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Teach-in: Water justice in Palestine
This teach-in discusses how colonialism and structural imbalances of power have shaped water governance in Palestine. Guided by researchers and practitioners who are from, or worked in Palestine, we aim to understand what the current water governance systems look like, and how systemic injustices are created and maintained. The session focuses in particular on land grabbing and access to water, the institutionalization of imbalances of power and the role of securitization on water management, and the role of the international community (including researchers) in maintaining, strengthening and challenging these structures.
The questions that guide the teach-in are:
- How has coloniality shaped access to water and water governance in Palestine?
- What is the impact on human rights, but also on the environment?
- What is the role of development aid & international cooperation in maintaining, strengthening and challenging these structures of coloniality?
- What does this mean for water professionals (local and international) who engage in challenging these power imbalances?
Speakers:
- Muna Dajani, Fellow in Environment at the Geography and Environment Department, London School of Economics
- Lamis Q’demat, Climate and Water Diplomacy Professional, IHE Delft alumna
- Michelle Rudolph, Water engineer, researcher and visual designer, HKV; International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague
- Moderator: Margreet Zwarteveen, Professor of Water Governance, IHE Delft and University of Amsterdam
Spaces are limited: secure your spot by registering below!