28 | What is behind Bogota’s water shortage? | Professor Juan Saldarriaga

14/04/2025 47 min Temporada 2 Episodio 28
28 | What is behind Bogota’s water shortage? | Professor Juan Saldarriaga

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Send us a message!What happens when a city surrounded by mountains, fed by rivers, and known for rain suddenly starts running out of water?In this episode of Our Water Connection, we turn our focus to Colombia - my home country - to explore Bogotá’s current water challenges. Joining me is Professor Juan Saldarriaga, a leading expert in urban hydraulic systems with over 25 years of experience in water distribution and urban drainage.We discuss:The factors behind Bogotá’s water crisisThe impacts on residents and industriesThe role of climate change vs. infrastructure and governanceStrategies to improve resilience in future droughtsThis episode is recorded in Kaurna Country and the land of Colombia’s Indigenous peoples.🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracyFollow us:👉 LinkedIn 👉 YouTubeIntro/Outro music credit to Leva

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