Breaking boundaries in water research

Navya Vikraman Nair, PhD candidate in the Collaborative Water Program and School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, has been chosen as one of the top ten Young Water Sustainability Leaders 2024 by The World Water Forum.

Wetlands have garnered recognition for their significant contribution to the pursuit of net-zero emissions as they can proficiently store carbon over time. However, it is imperative to note that these ecosystems emit substantial amounts of greenhouse gases. In fact, wetlands are the largest single source of methane (a stronger greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide)!

The European Geosciences Union (EGU), the leading organization for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe, has awarded the 2024 Jim Dooge Award to Water Institute member Juliane (Julie) Mai, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The award was announced April 16^th at the 2024 EGU general assembly in Vienna, Austria.