Symposium Information

WIOW 2024

RESTORING OUR WATER HEALTH THROUGH KNOWLEDGE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, scientists, environmental engineers, resource managers, regulators, policy makers and academia from Australasia

29 - 31 OCTOBER 2024

Ngunnawal Country, Canberra, Australia

Traditional Owners Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, Black Mountain

Program OvervieW

Themes

The WiOW 2024 Symposium scientific themes: a solutions-oriented approach

  • Explore integrative approaches that blend traditional knowledge and modern scientific methods.

    Highlight case studies where First Nations knowledge has enhanced water management practices.

    Discuss frameworks for collaborative water governance involving Indigenous communities.

  • Present novel methodologies and technologies for monitoring water quality and ecosystem health.

    Share advancements in ecotoxicology and bioassessment techniques and indicators.

    Discuss the development and application of holistic assessment tools that consider multiple ecosystem components.

  • Investigate the origins and pathways of contaminants (including microplastics and microrubbers) in aquatic environments.

    Examine the ecological health impacts of chemicals of emerging concern.

    Present strategies for mitigating contaminant release and promoting waterway remediation.

  • Be part of a panel discussion on topics such as

    • Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR) beyond wastewater pipeline

    • Cutting-edge technologies and diagnostic tools for informed decisions

    • Regulatory needs and science-based risk assessment of AMR

    • Challenges and opportunities for successful One Health

  • Showcase collaborative projects that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries to solve water health issues.

    Highlight innovative partnerships between scientists, policymakers, industry, and communities.

    Discuss case studies demonstrating successful transdisciplinary research and its impact on water health.

Our Thought Leaders and Keynote Speakers

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    Shane A. Snyder

    Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

    Thought leader in pollutant mixture toxicity and treatment, focusing on highly toxic byproducts from chlorination of tire wear particles in drinking water sources.

  • Daniel L. Villeneuve

    US EPA, USA

    Thought leader in the use of new approach methodologies and adverse outcome pathways to characterize and evaluate hazards to fish and wildlife.

  • Bryan Brooks

    Baylor University, USA

    Thought leader in environmental toxicology and chemistry of contaminants of emerging concern and a strong advocate of holistic approaches to chemical waste management.

  • Erica Donner

    CRC SAAFE Research Director, Australia

    Thought leader on food, soil, and water security from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and passionate advocate of the One Health initiative

  • Rai Kookana

    CSIRO Fellow, Australia

    Thought leader in the environmental fate and impacts of organic contaminants, and a role model for Inclusion and Diversity in science

  • Bradley Moggridge

    Kamilaroi Water Scientist, UTS, Australia

    Inspiring and encourage future Indigenous generations

  • Carla Gee

    EcoMatters Environment Trust, New Zealand

    Carla is deeply committed to advocating for the role community in working alongside Mana Whenua (people of the land) in caring for te taiao (our environment)

  • Tiahni Adamson

    Tiahni Adamson

    2024 SA Young Australian of the Year

Meet the Team - 2024 Organising Committee

  • Anu Kumar

    CSIRO Environment - Co Chair

  • Glen Walker

    DCCEEW - Co Chair

  • Louis Tremblay

    Land Care Research - Co Chair

  • Minna Saaristo

    VIC EPA

  • Graham Sevicke-Jones

    Land Care Research

  • Janina Beyer

    NSW DCCEEW

  • Andrew Harford

    DCCEEW

  • Kathryn Hassell

    RMIT and SETAC Au President

  • Thomas Nguyen

    CSIRO Environment

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