Philanthropy Lunch: "Water as a Public Good: Room for Philanthropy"
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Find below the summary notes of the Philanthropy Lunch: Water as public good: a room for Philanthropy. It is also available on the GCP website.
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The Geneva Water Hub will be participating in The Geneva Centre for Philanthropy "Philanthropy Lunch": "Water as a Public Good: Room for Philanthropy".
Water is a public good which manifests a variety of dimensions. It is an environmental, economic, social and cultural good that must be managed and protected accordingly. States, international organizations, the private sector, associations, foundations and local communities all have a role to play to protect water in times of peace as well as during and after armed conflicts. The role of non-state actors is often neglected in the management of water resources. However, codes of conduct and ethical standards, as well as commitments made in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, highlight the contribution that non-state actors must make.
This event will address the role of water as a source of cooperation and inclusiveness at the domestic and international levels. How can the private sector, associations and foundations contribute to the governance of water resources? How can public-private partnership such as the UN Global Compact strengthen water protection? Can the private sector play a role as peacebuilder after an armed conflict? These and other questions will be tackled.
Programme
Doors open - 11:45 am
A light lunch will be offered
Welcome - 12:00 pm
Prof. Henry Peter, Head, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy
Panel - 12:05pm
Moderated by Prof. Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Geneva and Geneva Water Hub; Member of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace
Dr Mara Tignino, Reader, Faculty of Law and the Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva and Lead Legal Specialist, Geneva Water Hub.
Dr Danilo Türk, Former President of the Republic of Slovenia and Chairman of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace, Geneva Water Hub.
Cédric Lecamp, Senior Investment Manager – Thematic Equities, Pictet-Water fund
Q&A - 1:10 pm
Conclusion - 1:40 pm
Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes
Update on the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy - 1:45 pm
Letitia Gill, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy