In honour of World Water Day, we orchestrated a focused week of events from March 18th to March 22nd, dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for sustainable water management practices. With the theme “Leveraging Water for Peace,” we aimed to highlight the crucial role water plays in promoting cooperation and peace among communities and nations. All talks were hosted by our fantastic chairs, Stefan Krause, David Hannah and Iseult Lynch. The week commenced with a series of enlightening seminar talks held from Monday to Thursday, featuring experts including Berit Arheimer (IAHS), Annabelle Houdret (IDOS Bonn), Tahmina Yasmin (UoB) and Wouter Buytaert (Imperial College London). These talks provided invaluable insights into the current state of global water resources and underscored the urgency of implementing sustainable solutions.
On World Water Day itself, we hosted a dynamic panel discussion. Experts from diverse backgrounds came together to delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities surrounding water management on both local and global scales, within the context of fostering peace and cooperation. The panel discussion served as a focal point for the week’s activities, providing a platform for robust dialogue and inspiring attendees to take meaningful action.
The World Water Day at UoB was successful as shown by the enthusiastic participation and overwhelming support from the community. Thank you to everyone who joined and those who initiated discussion by asking questions. As we reflect on the week’s accomplishments, we are energised and committed to continuing our efforts towards ensuring a sustainable water future for all, guided by the principle of leveraging water for peace.
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