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Session Moderator: Harry Ott Session Assistant Moderators: Matt Turner
As stakeholders, the public, private, and nonprofit sectors all have major roles and often shared responsibilities when it comes to sustainable and efficient water use. As new challenges and opportunities emerge, it is crucial that all three sectors work in closer partnership.
Participate in a diverse and strategic multi-stakeholder panel to discuss shared responsibilities between the public and private sectors in sustainable water use, while also examining the emerging importance of water footprinting and joint advocacy. In addition, we will examine: What is the role of EPA on these matters? How can a global standard for water stewardship be developed and implemented? How is the private sector working with local water utilities? And, how can all sectors advocate for better infrastructure, justify, and effectively?
8:30 AM Setting the Stage for a Water Dialogue H. Ott
8:40 AM Water Footprinting: The Accounting for Water Stewardship P. Freedman, T. Slawecki
9:00 AM The Role of a Federal Regulatory Framework Bob Holt, G.E.
9:20 AM Water Utilities: Their Role in Water Stewardship B. Turner
9:40 AM Water Advocacy and a Global Water Stewardship Initiative J. Kaledin
10:30 AM The Coca-Cola Company: Examples of Community Engagment P. Bowen
10:40 AM Nestle Water North America: Examples of Community Engagement A. McIntosh
11:10 AM Moderatore Panel Discussion: Water Dialogue - Toward Common Ground
