March 22, 2024: 6-8PM PST: BC Branch and BCWWA’s SYP: World Water Day Water for Peace

The Student and Young Professional Committees for the Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA SYP) and the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) are excited to announce an in-person World Water Day event featuring presentations from water experts and a gallery showing from Onewater’s 2024 photo story contest. Every year, World Water Day raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. This year’s World Water Day theme is “Water for Peace”.

Agenda: 6:00-6:30 pm: Networking/Gallery Time
6:30-6:35 pm: Welcome & Introductions
6:35-6:45 pm: One Water Presentation
6:45-7:05 pm: Speaker: Mohammed Rafi Arefin
7:05-7:25 pm: Speaker: Alan Shapiro
7:25-7:45 pm: Q&A with panelists
7:45-8:00 pm: Farewell and thank you

Presentations by our featured speakers:

• Mohammed Rafi Arefin, UBC Geography, Assistant Professor
• Alan Shapiro, Shapiro & Company Principal, Water for People Canada Board Member

Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people struggle for access, tensions can rise. By cooperating on water, we can balance everyone’s water needs and help stabilize the world.
Prosperity and peace rely on water. As nations manage climate change, mass migration and political unrest, they must put water cooperation at the heart of their plans.
Water can lead us out of crisis. We can foster harmony between communities and countries by uniting around the fair and sustainable use of water – from United Nations conventions at the international level, to actions at the local level.

Water-enthused professionals and students are invited to join CWRA/BCWWA for a night of networking and discussions. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome to purchase beverages and additional food at the venue.