Professor Kaveh Madani, the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, will deliver a keynote address at McGill University's Brace Water Centre, examining the mounting pressures on global water systems and the transformations required to strengthen water security, environmental sustainability, and long-term human resilience. The address will consider the growing interconnectedness of water with climate, food, energy, economic development, and social stability, while highlighting the need for more effective governance, cooperation, and evidence-informed action.