From 2002-05-22 to 2002-05-23

Venue: Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Summary:
To prompt dialogue and to address some of these issues and questions, in the year of Rio + 10, scientists, social scientists, water managers, representatives of agricultural, energy and other industries, representatives of government agencies, NGOs, community and First Nations representatives, and other parties will come together in a two day workshop and think tank for a dialogue on water security for future life on earth. They will identify the most critical water issues and knowledge gaps globally, nationally and regionally, and seek solutions which will provide a framework for action to input to the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto in 2003 and to guide a proposed National Water Policy for Canada.

Organizers: Simon Fraser University
Contact Name: Jennifer Penikett
E-mail: jennifer_penikett@sfu.ca
URL: http://www.sfu.ca/cstudies/science/water.htm