Water: A Double-Edged Problem [HEAT #2]

In Episode 2 of HEAT, we discuss one of the most critical and
paradoxical challenges of the climate crisis: water. While water is
essential for life, it has become a double-edged sword in the face
of climate change. On one hand, we face the devastating impacts of
floodings that destroy communities, infrastructure, and
livelihoods. On the other, we face the scarcity of water - droughts
that threaten agriculture, ecosystems, and access to clean drinking
water. How can we achieve water resilience in a rapidly changing
world? In this episode, David Wortmann of DWR eco sits down with
Ingrid Timboe, Vice Executive Director of the Alliance for Global
Water Adaptation (AGWA), to explore the complexities of water
management. Together, they discuss the urgent need for innovative
strategies to address both flooding and drought, and how better
water governance, infrastructure, and technology can help build
resilience. Ingrid shares insights why water must be at the center
of climate adaptation efforts. Meanwhile, Nikolaus Samios of PT1
speaks with Mulundu Sichone, Founder & CEO of PYDRO, a
pioneering company tackling one of the most overlooked aspects of
water management: the staggering loss of water in distribution
networks. On average, 30% of the world’s water is lost due to leaks
and inefficiencies caused by outdated technology and a lack of
data. This not only exacerbates water scarcity - already affecting
over 4 billion people for at least one month per year, according to
the UN - but also leads to unnecessary energy costs and CO2
emissions. PYDRO is revolutionizing water networks with its
self-powered monitoring and sensing solutions. By making water
networks smarter and more efficient, the company is helping to
reduce water loss, lower energy consumption, and cut CO2 emissions,
all while ensuring more reliable access to this precious resource.
Tune in to Episode 2 of HEAT - Beyond 1.5 to explore how we can
navigate climate adaptation and uncover solutions for a more
resilient future.