World Water Day, celebrated annually on March 22nd, is a global observance that highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for World Water Day 2023 Panel Discussion is "Accelerating change to tackle the water crisis." This theme emphasizes the need to address the water and sanitation crisis by taking a gender-responsive approach, which aims to empower women and girls by increasing their participation in decision-making processes and addressing the gender-based barriers that limit their access to water and sanitation.
PANEL CO-CHAIRS
Iseult Lynch
Professor of Environmental Nanosciences & Theme lead for Environmental Sciences, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
Adenike Akinsemolu
Vanguard Fellow, University of Birmingham, UK, & Director of The Green Institute
PANELISTS
Pedi Obani
Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Bradford, UK
Majid Malboubi
Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Dubai Campus Head of Quality Assurance Assistant, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Richard Elelman
Acting Coordinator of the World Water Quality Alliance, United Nations Environment Programme, Kenya
Alexandros K. Makarigakis
UNESCO Regional Hydrologist for Africa, Kenya
Ali Fares
Endowed Professor & Chair of Water Security, Water Energy and Food Nexus, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Texas, US
Euphresia Luseka
Water Governance Specialist & Co-Lead of Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) Leave No-One Behind Theme, Kenya
