Water Surveillance and Security
Water Surveillance & Security: From Research to Policy
7th July, 10:00 - 15:00
Radcliffe Conference Centre, University of Warwick
About the Event
The Water for Development Community of Practice, WaDeCoP, is delighted to invite you to a symposium on Water Surveillance and Security, taking place on 7th July at the University of Warwick. This event will bring together leading researchers and practitioners from across the globe to explore the critical interface between water security research and real-world policy change. Speakers include Dr Temitope O. Sogbanmu (University of Lagos), whose work addresses water security in Nigeria, and Dr Izni Mohd Zahidi (Monash University), who will speak on flooding, digital twin technologies, and the science-policy interface, alongside Dr. Anoma Marasinghe (Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka). There will also be a panel discussion featuring industry, government, and policymakers.
The symposium will examine pressing challenges in water quality and surveillance while fostering meaningful dialogue on how academic research can better engage with policymakers, government bodies, and communities in the UK and beyond. Through a combination of expert presentations and open discussion, we aim to identify practical pathways for translating cutting-edge research into policy impact and to build a collaborative network capable of shaping the future of water governance at both a local and global level
Agenda:
9:30 - Coffee & registration
10:00 - Welcome from Prof Franklyn Lisk, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Africa)
10:15 - 11:05 - Speaker Session 1 with Q&A
15-minute break
11:20 - 12:10 - Speaker Session 2 with Q&A
12:10 - 12:40 - Interactive Session
Lunch in Warwick Conference Centre (12:40 - 13:30)
13:30 - 14:30 - Policy & Researcher Panel
14:30 - 15:00 - Closing & Networking
Event Speakers
Professor Franklyn Lisk
Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Africa)
Dr Temitope O. Sogbanmu (University of Lagos)
Dr Anoma Marasinghe (Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka)
From Water Surveillance to Safer Communities: Sri Lanka’s Story.
Dr James Stratford (CTO, Co-founder of Cytecom)
Panelists:
Leslie Morris-Iveson
Senior Research Fellow, Environment and Society Centre, Chatham House
Leslie is an international water expert specialising in water resilience, with an interest in water stewardship, governance and supply chain risk.At Chatham House she is supporting the Fair Water Footprints programme, as well as contributing more broadly to the institute’s work on water and trade in the context of geopolitical and environmental trends.
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What Is WaDeCoP?
Water for Development Community of Practice (WaDeCoP) is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing water education, research, and innovation. It integrates diverse fields such as engineering, science, health, finance, sociology and governance to deliver graduate training and collaborative research. Activities include networking events, industry workshops, and academic visits, aiming to address industry gaps, foster sustainable solutions, and enhance interdisciplinary knowledge sharing.