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High-Level Political Forum

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.  

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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