Our journey through water justice concepts brings us to Latin America, where large water supplies are met with pollution, and areas in desperate need of investment are met with corruption. Through Central and South America we can observe where policy actions are lacking, but great research and incentives are seeking to ameliorate water stresses. While Mexico experiences political entropy surrounding the regulation of water resources, Brazil struggles to motivate incentives to decrease water demand. Argentina experiences similar issues but is also home to some exemplary action in the fight for human rights to water and sanitation. Tim and Kat are joined by a few guests to discover the unique challenges facing these parts of the world and explore the possible resolutions for water justice in Latin America.
Discover more of Professor Cindy McCulligh‘s work with the CIESAS.
Follow Associate Professor Daniel Sant’Ana‘s contributions to their field with the Water & Built Environment research group.
Find out more about Gabriela Sacco and her actions at IDGCE.
This Podcast is hosted by Kat Taylor and produced by Tim Whiffen of Whimsy Productions for Quentin Grafton, Convenor of the Water Justice Hub, UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Australian National University.