In recognition of World Water Day, Torrent Laboratory is hosting a global symposium and expert panel discussion examining the future of global water management. This year’s conversation expands beyond a single technical lens to address the broader, interconnected challenges shaping long-term water security worldwide.
Speakers:
* Dr. Upmanu Lall – Global Futures Professor in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems, and the Director of The Water Institute at Arizona State University.
* Dr. Bridget R. Scanlon – Research Professor at the University of Texas and host of the Water Resources podcast.
* Stuart Kimball, Esq. – Gallagher & Kennedy lawyer who thrives in the complexity of environmental law and has proven results in resolving federal and state Superfund claims involving soil and groundwater contamination.
This panel of experts will explore topics including:
* Global water distribution and inequality
* Aging infrastructure and engineered dependence on water systems
* Population growth, demand, and contamination pressures
* Groundwater depletion and land subsidence
* Emerging policies, regulations, and future projections
* Practical paths forward through science, technology, regulation, and collaboration