{"id":7709,"date":"2024-09-12T16:17:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbdo.nl\/?p=7709"},"modified":"2024-10-22T16:41:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T14:41:23","slug":"webinar-investing-in-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbdo.nl\/en\/2024\/09\/webinar-investing-in-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar Investing in Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>NB. This event is supported by Legal &amp; General Investment Management.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This webinar explores the critical role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. With only 2.5% of the planet\u2019s water usable for human consumption, climate change is intensifying the strain on this precious resource. The World Economic Forum has highlighted water as a major global risk and a potential source of conflict.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water isn\u2019t just an isolated issue \u2014 it intersects with many other ESG risks that investors must navigate. Effective governance, thoughtful stewardship, and active stakeholder engagement with both the public and private sectors are essential for managing these challenges. But beyond risk mitigation, there are incredible opportunities to invest in solutions that promote the health of communities and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>View the webinar recording on this page.<\/p>\n<h3>Keynotes<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vbdo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VBDO-Water-Webinar-Slides.pdf\">A download of the speakers&#8217; presentations is available here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Expert speakers<\/h2>\n<h3>Alexander Burr (Sr. Manager LGIM Investment Stewardship, LGIM): Mitigating water ris<strong>k<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Alexander is the senior manager of LGIM\u2019s Investment Stewardship team. He joined the team in 2019 and leads on Nature and Public Policy. Prior to this, he helped establish an impact fund that uses blended finance to invest in emerging markets. Before that, Alexander was at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where he supported sustainable economic growth across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa.<\/em><em>Alexander has held roles advising governments on alternative finance and established a nuclear safeguards organisation. Alexander holds a BSc from the University of Southampton and post-graduate education from the London School of Economics, the University of Cambridge, the University of London, and the Chartered Governance Institute.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Nora van Cauwenbergh (Head of the LWM Department, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education): Water criteria in EU regulation, water-related stakeholder approaches<\/h3>\n<p><em>Dr Van Cauwenbergh holds the Associate Professor of Water and Societal Transitions position at IHE Delft. Nora is an expert in water and sustainable development with over 15 years of experience in academia and the private sector. She is passionate about contributing to a green and inclusive society by co-designing innovative natural resources management that considers different value systems.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the water sector, she has worked on participatory design and the use of software tools and protocols for stakeholder negotiation in water management. Her research and capacity-building expertise are built on experience in the management of water scarcity in semi-arid zones (Spain, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco), integrated water resources management, planning and conflict management (India, Palestine, Mexico, Myanmar, Mali and Bangladesh), and integration of nature-based solutions in basin and city planning to reduce flood and drought risk (Colombia, Chile and EU).<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Frank Wagemans (Senior Engagement Specialist, Achmea IM): The importance of water in responsible investment and its connection to key themes such as climate, human rights, and biodiversity.<\/h3>\n<p><em>Frank Wagemans is a Senior Engagement Officer at Achmea Investment Management, where he focuses on responsible investment and sustainable finance. With a strong background in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, Frank leads initiatives that promote ethical practices in corporate governance, climate action, and human rights. He actively engages with companies and stakeholders to drive positive change and ensure long-term sustainability. His work spans various sectors, particularly addressing water risks, climate resilience, and biodiversity protection through impactful investment strategies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Frank will be giving us insights into the importance of water in responsible investment and its connection to key themes such as climate, human rights, and biodiversity.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NB. This event is supported by Legal &amp; General Investment Management. This webinar explores the critical role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. 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