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News
Navya Vikraman Nair selected as Bali Youth Representative for 10th World Water Forum
Navya Vikraman Nair, PhD candidate in the Collaborative Water Program and School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, has been chosen as one of the top ten Young Water Sustainability Leaders 2024 by The World Water Forum.
Marek Stastna and team awarded $1.65 million in funding for CREATE program
Congratulations to Water Institute member Marek Stastna, professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics, on being awarded $1.65 million in funding for a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.
Restored Wetlands: Climate Heroes or Villains?
Wetlands have garnered recognition for their significant contribution to the pursuit of net-zero emissions as they can proficiently store carbon over time. However, it is imperative to note that these ecosystems emit substantial amounts of greenhouse gases. In fact, wetlands are the largest single source of methane (a stronger greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide)!
Events
Studying the Sacred: Water is Life
As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada
Elaine Ho-Tassone, Director of Operations, NORDIK Institute & Adjunct Professor, Algoma University presents: