Jon Lane, chair of the scientific program committee at World Water Week in Stockholm, and host of Liquid Assets, Ravi Kurani discussed the integral connection between water and climate change, and the necessity to address these issues in tandem. He stressed the need for effective communication about water-related issues to various levels of government and the public, and discussed the role of water in peace and security, indicating that effective water management can lead to cooperation and prevent conflict. He also touched on the importance of World Water Week as a platform for dialogue about water issues.
- 💧 Jon Lane stressed the inseparable link between water and climate change, emphasizing that any question about water inherently relates to climate change.
- 📢 He underscored the importance of effective communication about water-related issues, advocating for a shift from requesting resources to offering water management as a tool for achieving broader societal and environmental goals.
- ☮️ Jon highlighted the role of water in peace and security, suggesting that proper water management could serve as a catalyst for international cooperation and conflict prevention.
- 📚 He recommended Peter Gleick's book, which offers a comprehensive view of water-related issues throughout history and into the future.
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