Over two billion people do not have access to freshwater worldwide, causing marginalized communities to be greatly affected. Hence, the future of water security lies in collaborations, inclusiveness and interdisciplinary networks. In this panel, guest speakers dived into harnessing the power of Big Data, Novel Technologies, and International Collaboration.
UN SDG Summit Summary
Harnessing the power of Big Data, Novel Technologies, and International Collaboration
- Introduction: Opening Remarks
- Dr. Sapna Sharma: Introduction about water insecurity @17:21
- Kaveh Madani, UNU-INWEH: SDGs and United Nations @23:10
- Lina Taing, UNU-INWEH: Global Water Security 2023 Assessment – Challenges and Needs @29:56
- Michael Jasinski, NASA: NASA UN Activities and Climate Mission @38:33
- Annie Feighery, mWater: Bringing Data to Action for the Global Water Crisis @54:30
- Claire Walsh, Newcastle University: Collaboratories for Water Security @1:07:16
- Kathleen Weathers, Cary Institue of Ecosystems Studies: Evolution, Power, and Possibility of grassroots networked lake science @1:21:14