Ask Us Anything About Hacking Lake Winnipeg
Learn all about how you can hack Lake Winnipeg in 2020 with these upcoming Ask Me Anything sessions with our water issue leaders and AquaHacking alumni.
Learn all about how you can hack Lake Winnipeg in 2020 with these upcoming Ask Me Anything sessions with our water issue leaders and AquaHacking alumni.
Ask Me Anything Networking Sessions
These sessions offer opportunities to learn more about the water issues, connect with like-minded individuals, and seek advice from water sector experts! Whether you're new to AquaHacking or already registered, this is your chance to engage in meaningful conversations with water experts, mentors, and AquaHacking alumni.
Join us for one or all of the upcoming sessions listed below.
For each networking session you attend, you'll receive a draw entry for one of three $25 SkipTheDishes gift cards!
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL SESSIONS HERE
MICROPLASTICS: Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. CDT
with Dr. Chelsea Rochman (U of T Trash Team) and AquaHacking alumni Lauren Smith (PolyGone Technologies) and Brendan Carberry (The Green Stop)
Click here to learn about the Microplastics challenge.
WATER & LAND MANAGEMENT: Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. CDT
with Patty Rosher and Alanna Gray (Keystone Agricultural Producers) and AquaHacking alumni Rebecca Swabbey and Patrick Sapinski (Maple Precision)
Click here to learn about the Water & Land Management challenge.
FISH HEALTH: Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. CDT
with Dr. Vince Palace (IISD Experimental Lakes Area)
Click here to learn about the Fish Health challenge.
WATERSHED INVESTMENT: Friday, May 1, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. CDT
with Geoff Gunn and Madeline Stanley (IISD) and AquaHacking alumnus Kat Kavanagh (Water Rangers)
Click here to learn about the Watershed Investment challenge.
DRINKING WATER: Date TBD
Click here to learn more about the Drinking Water challenge.
These sessions are being organized in collaboration with Hackworks and Aqua Forum.
Visit aquahacking.com/en/2020-winnipeg/ or contact cvanreenen@iisd.ca for more information.
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL SESSIONS HERE
Upcoming events
Through Her Lens: Women leading change in sustainable agriculture and market inclusion
Despite the critical role that women play in agricultural production, they still do not have equal access to global agricultural supply chains on terms that benefit them.
Building Bridges: The State of Nature-Based Investments
Join us for a panel at the Building Bridges conference in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the state-of-play of nature-based investments and the potential opportunities they present.
The Pivotal Role of Sustainability for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
This webinar, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Ukrainian Climate Office, will discuss how to incorporate sustainability into Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction plans and share recommendations for implementation.
A Municipal Perspective on the Value of Natural Infrastructure
This webinar will showcase examples the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure from a municipal perspective. Focusing on what municipalities need—what evidence and numbers they rely on, and what tools and planning processes are required to ensure that natural infrastructure is assessed alongside traditional infrastructure for cost-effectiveness.