In November, OOSKAnews attended and reported on the inaugural Global Water Stewardship Forum, convened by the Alliance for Water Stewardship. During the event, OOSKAnews caught up with some participants and attendees to collect views on the event and collaborative development of the AWS International Water Stewardship Standard.
Links follow to short video interviews with:
Stuart Orr; Leader, Water Practice; WWF International
Carlo Galli; Technical Director Water Resources; Nestle
Ed Pinero; President; Pinero Group
Jason Alexandra; Managing Director; Alexandra & Associates
Sanjib Bezbaroa; Executive Vice President; ITC Limited
Dr. Geoff Townsend; Industry Fellow, Global Water Research & Development; NALCO
Kemi Seesink; Director of Development, Strategic Partnerships; CARE USA
Anders Berntell; Executive Director; 2030 Water Resources Group
Jason Morrison; President; Pacific Institute
Adrian Sym; Chief Executive Officer; Alliance for Water Stewardship
Chris Brown; Vice President, Environmental Sustainability; Olam
Dale K Phenicie; Technical and Projects Director; Council of Great Lakes Industries
The Forum's final session addressed financing and mechanisms required to support uptake and development of the AWS Standard, and summary remarks by the event's organizers.