REH Forum (in French) – “From global water bankruptcy to local solutions: rethinking water management in countries in the Global South”, 09/04/2026

At a time when “water bankruptcy” is emerging as a global systemic risk, this REH Forum aims to bring together economic, operational and scientific perspectives to shed light on the challenges of water management in Southern countries. Think globally, act locally? After establishing the analytical frameworks and dynamics at work on an international scale, we will delve into concrete experiences in Iraq, Yemen and Tunisia and ask ourselves: can territorialised, multisectoral management models that are closely rooted in communities be effective levers in the face of this urgent situation?

On the agenda

• 2:00–2:10 p.m.: The last three months of the REH
• 2:10–2:45 p.m.: Global water bankruptcy: causes and consequences in Southern countries – Sophie Trémolet, Water Team Lead, OECD
• 2:45pm – 3:20pm: Adapting to and managing water scarcity through community activities and systemic support in Iraq and Yemen – Nicolas Jouet, Middle East Programme Manager, Solidarités International
• 3:20 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.: The multisectoral approach to water management: the case of the Medjerda Observatory and its coastline (Tunisia) – Didier Orange, IRD eco-hydrology researcher.
• 3:55 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: The next three months for the REH