Science Talks

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The Science Talks series aims to showcase research findings from UNU-INWEH researchers. Through these public online seminars, we will highlight the real-world applications and impacts of our work, bridging the gap between research and societal needs. By fostering meaningful connections and encouraging knowledge exchange, we seek to engage both the scientific community and the broader public in discussions that drive positive change.  

Videos of the talks

13 November, 2024

Modeling Shared Waters: Adaptive Strategies for Equitable Water Access in the St. Mary and Milk Rivers Basin between the USA and Canada by Dr. Alain Pietroniro  

06 November, 2024

Simulating Hydroclimatic Processes and Extremes with Stochastic Methods  by Dr. Simon Papalexiou 
 

30 October, 2024

Transdisciplinary Approach Toward Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure  by Prof. Farshid Vahedifard 
 

23 October, 2024

Climate change and child health - what do we know in 2024? by Dr. Daniel Hellden 

16 October, 2024

Water as a “Working Fluid” for a Sustainable Future by Professor Irina Smirnova and Dr. Razan Altarabeen

09 October, 2024

Investing in Nature: The Role of Wetlands as Natural Climate Solutions by Prof. Irena Frances Creed

02 October, 2024

From Threats to Opportunity: Towards a science-informed policy for addressing Earth’s Grand Challenges by Prof. Tricia Stadnyk

25 September, 2024

Flood Risk Mapping for Large River Basins by Dr. Mir Matin

18 September, 2024

Role of People’s Perception in Flood Management by Prof. Nirupama Agrawal

11 September, 2024

A Novel Approach for Quantifying Soil Degradation by Prof. Nima Shokri

04 September, 2024

Using Environmental Monitoring Data To Improve Integrated Watershed Management by Prof. Kelly Munkittrick

28 August, 2024

Bangladesh's Fight Against Climate Change, Lessons from Adaptive Interventions by Prof. Sheikh Tawhidul Islam

21 August, 2024

Storing and Managing Water for the Environment Is More Efficient Than Mimicking Natural Flows by Prof. Sarah Null

14 August, 2024

Environmental Justice and Governance Dynamics of Supply Chains by Dr. Sanaz Chamanara

07 August, 2024

Developing Carbon Policies and Industrial Operations by Dr. Ju Hyoung Lee

31 July, 2024

Mountains as Groundwater Towers by Prof. Cathy Ryan

24 July, 2024

Mapping Surface Water Dynamics by Dr. Qiusheng Wu

17 July, 2024

Towards an Inclusive Water-Energy-Food Nexus Framework by Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

10 July, 2024

Environmental Predictions for Water Sustainability by Prof Martyn Clark

03 July, 2024

Nuancing the view of the Syrian climate-migration-conflict nexus by Dr. Lina Eklund

26 June, 2024

Socio-ecological Trade-offs Between Household Wealth and Water Stress in Global Mining Areas by Prof. Saleem Ali

05 June, 2024

Leveraging data analytics to study climate change impacts on critical infrastructure systems by Dr. Renee Obringer

29 May, 2024

Community Clean Energy: Lessons from the Oakland EcoBlock by Dr. Miriam Aczel

22 May, 2024

Connecting Extreme Weather Events and Sexual Health by Prof. Carmen Logie

15 May, 2024

Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Policy Support System (SDG-PSS) by Dr. Manzoor Qadir

Another Drop Lecture Series

Started in 2006, the Another Drop Lecture Series provides an opportunity to present research, policy and case studies that aid in our understanding of linkages between water, environment and health. The purpose is to provide the local academic and broader community with an insight into the many and varied water-related challenges faced around the world. The lectures are held monthly on a Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm, September through March. Speakers tend to be recruited from local universities or Toronto-based NGOs.

Browse the archive of this popular lecture series, by year.