Agenda


Following is the working agenda for the Symposium on the Water-Energy-Peace Nexus, which will be held October 8, 2025 at the University of Ottawa and online.  The speakers, titles, and times are subject to change. All times are Eastern Daylight Saving Time (i.e., time in Ottawa).

To register for the event -- whether in person or online -- please click here. Further logistical information on participation will be provided in September.

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Oct 8


Registration and Opening

Oct 8, 2025 | 8.30 - 9.00
Participants
Carl Bruch, Environmental Law Institute


Welcome Remarks and Introductions

Oct 8, 2025 | 9.00 - 9.15
Panel
Participants
Chris Huggins, University of Ottawa (Canada)
Erika Weinthal, Environmental Peacebuilding Association and Duke University (United States)


Al-Moumin Award Presentation and Lectures

Oct 8, 2025 | 9.15 - 10.30
Panel
Participants
Chair: Alec Crawford, Environmental Peacebuilding Association (Canada)


Law, Governance, and Institutions

Oct 8, 2025 | 10.40 - 12.25
Panel
Participants
Chair: Erika Weinthal, Environmental Peacebuilding Association and Duke University (United States)


Lunch break (on your own)

Oct 8, 2025 | 12.25 - 13.15


Building Trust

Oct 8, 2025 | 13.15 - 14.45
Panel
Participants
Chair: Larry Swatuk, University of Waterloo (Canada)


Moving Beyond Conflict

Oct 8, 2025 | 15.00 - 16.30
Panel
Participants
Chair: Carl Bruch, Environmental Law Institute (United States)


Local Perspectives

Oct 8, 2025 | 16.45 - 18.00
Panel
Participants
Chair: Christopher Huggins, University of Ottawa (Canada)


Conclusions and Closing

Oct 8, 2025 | 18.00 - 18.30
Panel
Participants
Larry Swatuk, University of Waterloo (Canada)
Erika Weinthal, Duke University (United States)
Christopher Huggins, University of Ottawa (Canada)
Carl Bruch, Environmental Law Institute (United States)