Online Published on 17 April, 2023.
Nearly 1400 international delegates joined ICOLD’s one-day Symposium, which preceded the triennial Congress in Marseille. The topical themes of multipurpose reservoirs and innovation had been chosen by the French Committee, and sub-topics for the three parallel tracks of sessions were: territorial and multipurpose water issues; governance and funding; and, innovative uses of reservoirs. The following are some highlights from the opening session, and presentations. The Symposium concluded with a Roundtable discussion.