Water is more than just a natural resource—it is an economic driver, a geopolitical force, and a fundamental human right. Yet, in 2025, half of the world’s population is living in water-stressed areas, and by 2030, water demand is expected to exceed supply by 40%. The combination of climate change, rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and poor water governance is accelerating a crisis that threatens food security, energy production, and public health.
This episode will explore the future of water through the lens of data, technology, policy, and economics, focusing on how data-driven decision-making can help us manage water resources more effectively and equitably.
We will delve into:
The key global trends impacting water availability, including shifts in precipitation patterns, rising temperatures, and increased demand from agriculture and industry.
The role of AI, IoT, and satellite data in water intelligence – how smart monitoring, real-time data collection, and predictive analytics are transforming water management.
Water as an economic asset – exploring pricing models, private sector investments, and market-driven approaches to managing water scarcity.
Policy innovations for water resilience – examining successful national and regional policies that have improved water efficiency and access.
The role of local communities, businesses, and governments in ensuring equitable distribution and sustainable usage of water resources.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Understand the key challenges facing global water security and how data-driven insights can help address them.
- Learn about emerging technologies, including AI and IoT, that are revolutionising water management.
- Explore policy solutions and economic strategies that can ensure equitable and sustainable water distribution.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Policymakers and government officials in environmental and water governance.
- Sustainability leaders in corporate and non-profit sectors.
- Water industry professionals, engineers, and urban planners.
- Academics, students, and researchers in environmental science, hydrology, and economics.
- Water enthusiasts.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the intersection of water security, climate adaptation, and data-driven governance, as well as practical insights on how they can contribute to a water-resilient future—whether in policy, industry, technology, or grassroots activism.
Course Content
Presenter
Shelot Masithi is the Founder and Executive Director of She4Earth, driving innovative, data-driven solutions in water resilience and climate adaptation. With a focused mission on clean water access and sustainable management, She4Earth equips communities and organisations to tackle water scarcity challenges through targeted, impactful initiatives that ensure a water-resilient future.
