In this 90-minute virtual event hosted by York University in partnership with Dahdaleh Insitute for Global Research, UNITAR, and the United Nations Development Program, a panel of guest speakers will cover topics on the humanitarian response to the emerging water crises due to extreme climatic events and socio-economic issues.
Event Summary
- Introduction – Event Details and Topic Summary
- Ambassador Luis Gallegos – Opening Remarks + Water Academy Intro @7:20
- President Rhonda Lenton – Wildfires, Extreme Weather Concerns and Water Sustainability @14:55
- Professor Sapna Sharma – Effects of climatic events on Freshwater systems @19:40
- Dr. Jessica Vandenberghe, University of Victoria – Historical Context of Indigenous Communities in Canada @28:21
- Ms. Swani Keelson, Global Water Promise – African girls and women facing water insecurity @43:55
- Dr. Nicolas Jarraud, Global Water Partnership – Governance Solutions @59:21
- Dr. Syed Imran Ali, York University – Humanitarian and Technological Solutions @1:12:39