Flowing Forward Podcast

We are honored to present an enlightening discussion between Lauren Andersen, Senior Researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and Ram Fishman, Professor of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University.

Commissioners Joyeeta Gupta, a distinguished Professor at the University of Amsterdam, and Elizabeth Wathuti, the visionary Founder of the Green Generation Initiative, explore the pivotal role of youth in shaping water sustainability efforts, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational justice.

We are privileged to host an extraordinary assembly of thought leaders from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. Join Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore; Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, India; Naoko Ishii, Executive Vice President and Director at the Center for Global Commons, University of Tokyo; and Ismail Serageldin, Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt, illuminate the urgent challenges and transformative solutions in water sustainability.

In this episode, we delve into a compelling dialogue with Richard Damania, Chief Economist at the Sustainable Development Vice Presidency of the World Bank, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Together, they unravel the intricate interdependencies of water management, climate change, and global trade, offering profound insights into how we can harness economic principles to foster sustainability and equity in water use.

Recorded by the serene lake in Zurich, this episode delves into the profound significance of water within our ecosystems and its vital role in human development. As we confront the unprecedented challenges wrought by climate change, it is imperative to recognize the urgency of our global water crisis. We are joined by esteemed experts Johan Rockström and Martha Rojas Urrego, who will guide us through the complex interplay between water, biodiversity, and sustainable development.