The Hydro Blind Spot: Methane, Carbon Markets, and the Case for Free-Flowing Rivers

When

Monday 9 November, 18:30 to 20:00Antalya time

Where

UNFCCC Official Side EventsBlue Zone

Organised by

American Anthropological Association (AAA), Colorado College, Rios to Rivers

Topics

WaterFossil methaneCarbon markets and Article 6

Rivers and freshwater systems remain structurally absent from UNFCCC climate governance. This event examines unaccounted reservoir methane emissions, carbon credit loopholes, warming effects of dams, adaptation planning, and river restoration for creating effective climate solutions. Speakers: Women and Indigenous leaders, technical/scientific partners, academic, and policy experts will present concrete pathways for effective integration of river and freshwater systems in UNFCCC climate governance.