Fwd: Day 3: Celebrating the seedlings of change

To address water pollution and water contamination, it is essential to understand how solutes and pathogens move through the landscape. To protect biodiversity, it is crucial to stem invasive species, which requires knowledge about how they travel and settle.

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Seetha Ram

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Prof. KE Seetha Ram Dr. Eng.

Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo | Special Advisor, JR East for India High Speed Rail | Asian Development Bank Institute

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The next generation of water experts were celebrated last night during the Stockholm Junior Water Prize award ceremony

View this email in your browser Celebrating the seedlings of change The next generation of water experts were celebrated yesterday evening during the Stockholm Junior Water Prize award ceremony. Always a highlight of World Water Week, this year did not disappoint with another collection of astounding entries from some of the brightest young minds in water. The event is a beacon of hope that a water-wise future is indeed possible. Naomi Park from USA wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 Naomi Park from USA receives the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 from HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden for her research on the removal of carbon contaminants from the ocean. Naomi found a way to transform Styrofoam debris into an effective solution to remove carbon dioxide and crude oil. The Jury noted "The winner is taking a troublesome waste product and using it to help solve a number of the most pressing issues we face in the modern world. By using Styrofoam and creating a 'sponge' that absorbs both carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean, this student built a model and tested it – in multiple conditions, even simulating ocean waves – with impressive results." Read more about the prize ceremony The Stockholm Water Prize as a platform for change Professor Andrea Rinaldo is determined to make the most of the platform that comes with being awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He shares with us about what the Prize means to him and how he hopes that it can help save his home city of Venice. "It is an enormous honour to receive the Stockholm Water Prize and a responsibility. I want to use it as a megaphone to raise awareness of important water issues," Andrea Rinaldo explains. Read more about this year's laureate Session review Do we need innovation or should we just get on with what we already have? During this debate, six young water professionals discussed the need for and against relying on innovation to solve today's water challenges.  Read more about the session Junior rapporteur Digitalization and the role of education as a tool for change The digitization of data and the Internet of Things bring with them a holistic view of how the technological revolution is shaping human interactions, not only amongst ouselves but primarily with the environment. Read more about the session A moment with... Mina Guli, running for water Mina Guli, founder of Run Blue, runs marathons to raise awareness about the global water crisis and to accelerate action on water. She shares a few moments with us and offers advice for young people that want to make an impact on water. Read the interview We asked four participants if there anything they have found particularly surprising at #WWWeek2023 so far. "There are people from so many places working on real-world problems. It's really inspiring to feel this collective power of people from around the world." Diana Virgovicova  |  Xatoms, Slovakia   "I am very impressed by the high profile of participants and speakers, with many water leaders. All panel discussions are very motivating, calling for direct action and connecting the local and global levels." Collin Benjamin  |  Solomon Islands National University, Solomon Islands   "I am pleased to see the Source-to-Sea topic high on the agenda on Centre Stage. But I would have liked more sessions talking about the ocean. Everything is related in the end." Veronica Relaño  |  One Water, Germany   "I am surprised by the diversity of attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, particularly by the indigenous delegation. It brings different viewpoints and strengthens the engagement." Morgan Radick  |  Arizona State University, USA   Today on Centre Stage SIWI Corner focusses on Indigenous Peoples' water knowledge today. Hosted by Andreas Karlsson, the discussion will explore how their wisdom can help us understand and protect the planet better. Today on stage at 13:00: SIWI Corner - Indigenous Peoples' Water Knowledge Meet the 2023 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate this morning in the presence of the patron of the prize, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, and H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria. Hear about Professor Andrea Rinaldo's innovative and groundbreaking work spanning the fields of hydrology, hydrogeomorphology, and epidemiology. Today on stage at 09:00: Stockholm Water Prize: Meet the Laureate. To see the programme, you need to be logged in to the conference platform. Register now Twitter Facebook Website LinkedIn Instagram Copyright © 2023 SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute Box 101 87 Visiting Address: Linnégatan 87A Stockholm SE-100 55 Sweden Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.