Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:30-6 p.m., Philosophy 301
A wealthier, more populated and climate-variable world is rapidly becoming a more “water insecure” world. Yet, our capacity to respond to water security risks is challenged, as existing institutions and policies at most levels are struggling to accommodate informed debates on water. As economies grow, rapidly accelerating demand for food and energy continuously intensifies pressure on water resources, leading to cross-boundary water management issues.
Join the Scientists for National and International Peace and Security (SNIPS) and the Columbia University Aquanauts* on Thursday, April 11, as we discuss the role of planning, policy and management in the context of global water security risks. The discussion-based event will focus on the potential for regional and trans-boundary conflict and cooperation.* This event is a collaborative effort between SNIPS and the Columbia University Aquanauts.
Speakers
Jigar Bhatt, Ph.D. student in Urban Planning will present his research on informal versus formal water supply in Maputo, Mozambique in the context of the ‘pro-poor’ water debates and discuss security issues related to the political economy of urban water supply, market power and impacts on vulnerable consumers.
Lindsay Dolan, Ph.D. student in Political Science, will present her research on hydro-security in the Middle East and discuss the potential for conflict and cooperation over the major trans-boundary river basins in the region.
Moderator
Nelson Dove, M.S. candidate in Earth and Environmental Engineering studying water resources and climate risks, and Vice President of the Columbia Water Center Aquanauts.