Thursday, January 24, 2019 2:30 pm
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2:30 pm
EST (GMT -05:00)
Building adaptive capacity for water management - the role of knowledge and power
On Thursday, January 24th, 2019, the Water Institute will host Dr. Maria Carmen Lemos, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Engagement at the School for Environment and Sustainability and Co-Director of the Great Lakes Sciences and Assessments Center at the University of Michigan.
Abstract
This talk focuses on the role of scientific knowledge in informing water management, with particular attention to how knowledge intersects with democracy and governance in shaping adaptive capacity for integrated water management models. I will talk about my empirical research in this area, especially exploring case studies and broader comparative analysis in Brazil and the Great Lakes region of North America.