Water Resources Specialist in Yorkshire in England. I issue licences for the use of water, regulate water companies, lead drought coordinator for Yorkshire and have a key role in planning for 2050 water usage and future regulations. I have previously worked for the Environment Agency in on the ground compliance and enforcement work being a patch officer in Medway (Kent) and Don and Rother (Sheffield and NE Derbyshire). Currently Leading on a rewrite of the Yorkshire Area Drought Plan following a significant Drought event in the Area in 2022. I am always keen to learn about drought responses in other countries, Urban Water Resilience and Supply and how other countries regulate water use for Public Water Supply, Agriculture and Industry.
Aden is a member of the following Themes, Networks or Projects
Adaptation of Coastal Areas
Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, this community is to share knowledge and good practice of shoreline management and coastal climate resilience.
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Adaptation on Small Islands
On the frontlines of the climate emergency, large ocean states are faced with specific challenges related to water, such as high exposure to storms, erosion and water scarcity to mention a few.
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Urban Climate Resilience
Humanity needs to take up the challenge to work in partnership and pool its resources and innovations toward sustainable and resilient urban areas. Disasters, climate change, rapid urbanization, and other unsustainable development pose a serious risk to the prosperous future and livability of urban areas.
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Adaptation in Deltas
Deltas are particularly vulnerable to water-related climate risks. Delta networks and communities have identified several key topics to work on including subsidence, food security, and sea level rise.
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