Conference Agenda

We all recognize that water is essential to human and environmental health. During our training we master the scientific and technical subjects, but seldom integrate the study of the people impacted by environmental challenges and the technical solutions we design. To promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) we should look beyond our workplace and try to represent with our workforce the communities we serve, to increase the visibility of the critical role of our profession and to uphold the professional canon of holding paramount the welfare of the public.

With this presentation I will share observations about the human component in various water-energy projects, to promote discussion and learn your point of view.

This presentation will provide an overview of social value and environmental justice in the context of our water industry, followed by examples of how the three pillars have been implemented on both a national and local level.