Indus Water Treaty: Past, Present and Future | Dr. Hassan Abbas

What is presently contained in the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is one thing, but how that content came into being is another – and seldom talked about. This session connects the history of IWT with current political situation and extrapolates future scenarios which offer both the opportunities and threats. Finally, the session would cover some recommendations and way forward.

About the speaker:

Hassan Abbas holds a PhD in hydrology and water resources from Michigan State University, in the US, and has worked in the water sector across three continents. In Pakistan, he was appointed as the first UNESCO chair for Integrated Water Resources Management. Currently, he is engaged in master planning for water supply and storm-water drainage systems for major cities in Pakistan.