Episode 6: Water & Indigenous Knowledge Systems – Shelot Masithi

Indigenous communities around the world have long understood the value of water and have developed sustainable practices for its management. This episode will explore how traditional knowledge systems provide critical insights into sustainable water use, conservation, and resource management. The discussion will focus on how this knowledge can be integrated with modern practices to create more resilient and adaptable water management strategies. Special attention will be given to the importance of respecting indigenous rights and perspectives in water governance.

Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event

• Explore real-world examples of Indigenous-led water stewardship and their impact on ecosystems and communities.
• Learn about traditional water management practices and their relevance to contemporary water conservation strategies.
• Learn how businesses, policymakers, and water organisations can integrate Indigenous knowledge into water governance, policy, and innovation.

Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?

• This episode is suitable for environmentalists, policymakers, water management professionals, indigenous rights advocates, and anyone interested in the intersection of culture, sustainability, and water governance.

How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?

• Participants will develop an appreciation for the value of indigenous knowledge in water management. This will enable them to approach water governance from a more inclusive and culturally sensitive perspective, fostering collaboration between traditional and contemporary water management systems.

RECORDING 

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ZOOM 

This event will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

SELF-SELECT FEE

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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Shelot Masithi

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 & accessible water, She4Earth equips communities and organizations to tackle water scarcity challenges through targeted initiatives that ensure a water-resilient future.

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