The University of Waterloo’s Water Institute has wrapped up its three-year webinar series dedicated to providing a platform for thought provoking discussions on the value of water.
The last of The Value of Water in Canada’s 28 webinars aired in December 2024. Water Institute Executive Director and series host, Roy Brouwer, facilitated discussions with economists, water resource managers, researchers, water protection advocates, consultants and private and public sector practitioners, as the series explored cutting-edge practices and the growing demand for water valuation insights across various industry sectors.
“This series brought together leading voices and world-class expertise to tackle what is basically a global challenge, not just in Canada — the valuation of our precious water resources and how we measure, account for and trade-off the plurality of values in policy and decision-making,” announced Brouwer in a statement.
Supported by the Global Water Futures program, the webinar series aimed to deepen understanding of the socio-economic and cultural value of Canada’s water resources and aquatic ecosystems.
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“Through diverse perspectives from academia, government, and industry, we created a platform for critical discussions that will hopefully help inform policy, drive innovation, and inspire action,” added Brouwer. “The series underscored the importance of water in every facet of our lives, from its economic contributions to its cultural, recreational and environmental significance.”
Recordings of the webinars are available on the project’s YouTube playlist, offering a chance to revisit or watch the many discussions for the first time.
