Water and democracy. Limits and challenges for the governance of a common good

Water is a shared common good and, at the same time, finite. Its relationship with societies and the management and use of it has come to the forefront of public debate due to various drought episodes, which highlight the importance of responsible and sustainable management. At the same time, numerous global conflicts have emerged related to water management models and their impact on territories, where the connection between water and the climate emergency is becoming increasingly present. As water becomes a scarce and finite resource, it is essential to tackle the challenges of its governance and the shared social uses we make of it to ensure that we can continue to enjoy it in a socially and ecologically sustainable way. Therefore, addressing the debate on democracy and water becomes a fundamental and urgent future challenge.

• Speakers: Katie Meehan and Violeta Cabello
  Moderate: Hug March Corbella

• Language: English and Catalan