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Tackling Climate Change Together: Wilo Discusses New Water Solutions At United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP…

Tackling Climate Change Together: Wilo Discusses New Water Solu ons At United
Na ons Climate Change Conference, COP28 In Dubai

The Wilo Group, a leading pump manufacturer and digital pioneer of the pumps industry, brings new strategies and
solu ons to the 28th United Na ons Climate Change Conference, COP28, which is being held in Dubai from
30 November to 12 December 2023. The main aim of the conference is to find ways and reach agreements to
realise the Paris climate goals of limi ng global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Climate change is already leading to a sharp increase in water-related environmental disasters like floods and
droughts. In addi on, water supply is increasingly insecure, which not only affects drinking water, but also food
supply. “The climate crisis is also a water crisis”, says Oliver Hermes, President & CEO of the Wilo Group. “As a
mul na onal technology group with a por olio geared fully towards transforma on, we are already delivering
high-efficiency, resource-saving solu ons for the challenges posed by climate change”, he added.

As part of the COP28 Leadership Interviews, Georg Weber, Member of the Execu ve Board and CTO of the Wilo
Group, spoke about water management on 1 December. “Global water consump on is enormous, and the very
unevenly distributed fresh-water reserves are shrinking. Inefficient systems lead to an enormous waste of water. In
addi on, the treatment of wastewater is o en neglected. It is expected that billions of people will be affected by
water shortages in 2050”, emphasises Weber. “Sustainable water management can mi gate the consequences of
climate change.”

The Conference of the Par es (COP) is a ended by 198 signatory states, representa ves of na onal and
interna onal organisa ons and NGOs as well as representa ves of the private sector. The role of the private sector
in par cular is becoming increasingly important when it comes to the prac cal implementa on of climate targets
and solu ons to problems caused by climate change. “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face as
humanity today”, Hermes con nues. “At Wilo, we are responding to this megatrend with highly efficient products
and solu ons, responsible management, and strong partnerships.”

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