Overview
Explore gender equality in water security through this comprehensive lecture from the University of Melbourne's Water Security Series. Delve into the concept of gender equality and its crucial role in water management and environmental engineering. Gain insights from shared experiences and examine the responsibilities of universities in promoting diversity and inclusion. Analyze why diversity is essential and how it impacts corporate responsibility. Learn about gender equality in international development, with a focus on water as a connector and the consequences of lost opportunities. Discover diverse viewpoints and potential solutions presented by experts, including insights from Lisa Neville and the Australian Water Partnership. Engage with this thought-provoking discussion on a often taboo topic that addresses critical issues in water security and gender equality.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is gender equality
Gender equality in water
Environmental engineering
Sharing our experiences
The role of universities
Diversity doesnt necessarily lead to inclusion
Why do we want diversity
Our innermost business case
Corporate responsibility
Taboo topic
Questions
Lisa Neville
Gender equality in international development
Water is a connector
Loss of opportunity
Question
Australian Water Partnership
Diverse Views
Solutions
Development
Conclusion
Taught by
The University of Melbourne