March 22: World Water Day
Context:
The United Nations has designated "Where water flows, equality grows" as the theme for World Water Day 2026, reaffirming that access to safe water and sanitation constitutes a fundamental human right and a critical driver of gender equality worldwide.
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts:
Hossein Bonakdari (English and French)
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Professor Bonakdari’s research focuses on climate change, design of climate change resilient water infrastructures, optimizing water resources operation, and sustainable water resources management.
“Water and gender equality are inseparable, even in a water-rich country like Canada. As climate change intensifies, we cannot build resilient water systems without an equity lens. Prioritizing the leadership of Indigenous and vulnerable communities is essential to ensuring a water future that is both inclusive and secure.”