Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The video dialogue focuses on the global water crisis, discussing the findings of a recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the state of global water resources in 2023.
This video was recorded on October 30th, 2024, and published on November 6th, 2024, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
The speakers highlight alarming trends, including record-breaking temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and significant changes in the global hydrological cycle.
The conversation delves into various aspects of water resources, including river discharge, soil moisture, glacial melt, and the occurrence of floods and droughts. The speakers emphasize that while the total amount of water on Earth remains constant, its distribution is changing dramatically due to climate change. They discuss the impacts of these changes on agriculture, ecosystems, and human societies, noting the increasing frequency of flash floods and the expansion of areas affected by drought.
The dialogue also touches on the need for improved monitoring, data sharing, and early warning systems for water-related hazards. The speakers stress the urgency of addressing climate change to mitigate its impacts on water resources and highlight the importance of adapting water management strategies to cope with changing conditions. They conclude by emphasizing the critical role of water in all aspects of life and the need for a systemic approach to understanding and managing water resources in the context of climate change.
Links:
- State of Global Water Resources Report 2023
https://library.wmo.int/records/item/69033-state-of-global-water-resources-report-2023
- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner
- WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin No.20
https://wmo.int/publication-series/wmo-greenhouse-gas-bulletin-no-20
- Clausius–Clapeyron relation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clausius%E2%80%93Clapeyron_relation
- Death toll from Spain floods passes 200 as rescue teams search for missing
aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/1/death-toll-from-spain-floods-passes-200-as-rescue-teams-search-for-missing
- A Climate Vocabulary of the Future, Second Edition
herbsimmens.com/a-climate-vocabulary-of-the-future-2nd-edition
- Continued decline of global soil moisture content, with obvious sol stratification and regional difference
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722080858
- Flash Floods: Forecasting, Monitoring and Mitigation Strategies
mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/9/1700
- What's Up with COP29 (CEF Video)
youtu.be/HIEBGfANTzc?si=vFCHDKfdZ6QAfGoP
Regular Panelists:
Dr. Peter Carter - MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute
Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa's Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University
Guest Panelist and Host:
Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.
Video Production:
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader
Heidi Brault - Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP26 team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology); Climate Reality Leader
Our Website:
climateemergencyforum.org
Support Our Work:
climateemergencyforum.org/donate.html
Attributions:
Background Music:
- Title: Through the City II
- Author: Crowander
- Source: crowander.com
Image and Video: climateemergencyforum.org/assets/attributions/2024/2024-11-06-whats-up-with-water.html
The video dialogue focuses on the global water crisis, discussing the findings of a recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the state of global water resources in 2023.
This video was recorded on October 30th, 2024, and published on November 6th, 2024, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
The speakers highlight alarming trends, including record-breaking temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and significant changes in the global hydrological cycle.
The conversation delves into various aspects of water resources, including river discharge, soil moisture, glacial melt, and the occurrence of floods and droughts. The speakers emphasize that while the total amount of water on Earth remains constant, its distribution is changing dramatically due to climate change. They discuss the impacts of these changes on agriculture, ecosystems, and human societies, noting the increasing frequency of flash floods and the expansion of areas affected by drought.
The dialogue also touches on the need for improved monitoring, data sharing, and early warning systems for water-related hazards. The speakers stress the urgency of addressing climate change to mitigate its impacts on water resources and highlight the importance of adapting water management strategies to cope with changing conditions. They conclude by emphasizing the critical role of water in all aspects of life and the need for a systemic approach to understanding and managing water resources in the context of climate change.
Links:
- State of Global Water Resources Report 2023
https://library.wmo.int/records/item/69033-state-of-global-water-resources-report-2023
- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner
- WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin No.20
https://wmo.int/publication-series/wmo-greenhouse-gas-bulletin-no-20
- Clausius–Clapeyron relation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clausius%E2%80%93Clapeyron_relation
- Death toll from Spain floods passes 200 as rescue teams search for missing
aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/1/death-toll-from-spain-floods-passes-200-as-rescue-teams-search-for-missing
- A Climate Vocabulary of the Future, Second Edition
herbsimmens.com/a-climate-vocabulary-of-the-future-2nd-edition
- Continued decline of global soil moisture content, with obvious sol stratification and regional difference
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722080858
- Flash Floods: Forecasting, Monitoring and Mitigation Strategies
mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/9/1700
- What's Up with COP29 (CEF Video)
youtu.be/HIEBGfANTzc?si=vFCHDKfdZ6QAfGoP
Regular Panelists:
Dr. Peter Carter - MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute
Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa's Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University
Guest Panelist and Host:
Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.
Video Production:
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader
Heidi Brault - Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP26 team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology); Climate Reality Leader
Our Website:
climateemergencyforum.org
Support Our Work:
climateemergencyforum.org/donate.html
Attributions:
Background Music:
- Title: Through the City II
- Author: Crowander
- Source: crowander.com
Image and Video: climateemergencyforum.org/assets/attributions/2024/2024-11-06-whats-up-with-water.html
