International Water Conference
New York Institute of Technology, in participation with the United Nations and the World Bank, presents NYIT's inaugural:
International Water Conference at the United Nations 2008:
Drinking Water Sustainability: A Global Challenge
The Critical Role of Water Efficiency and Water Resource Management
- When: July 23 - 24, 2008
- Where: United Nations Headquarters, New York City
The International Water Conference at the United Nations 2008, organized by the Center for Water Resources Management at NYIT, was the first annual gathering of experts in water resource management, water practitioners in the field, representatives from the United Nations and member nations, and organizations that collectively work together to address the global drinking water challenge. They share a common concern that the water supplies across the globe are experiencing a continued decline in both quality and quantity, while the global population is simultaneously increasing. This conference seeks to identify practicable and affordable technological solutions to better address the evolving challenge associated with achieving drinking water sustainability.
Photo Gallery
International Water Conference at the United Nations 2008
Rick Howard (CEO of Element Four), Charlie Engle (the Sahara runner and team leader), Edward Guiliano, Ph.D. (NYIT President), Harold Oh, Ph.D. (NYIT Dean and Chairperson of conference), and Bruce Baek (NYIT professor and Executive Operations Director of conference) |
During his keynote address, Cheick Sidi Diarra, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, challenges the conference attendees to find creative solutions to the drinking water crisis. |
Ashok Bhatt, the SGA president of NYIT's Old Westbury campus, presents a donation to the H20 Africa Foundation's Charlie Engle and Larry Tanz, while Dr. Elaine Valdov (Secretary-General, International Peace Ambassadors at the United Nations) applauds. |
NYIT President Edward Guiliano, Ph.D., welcomes the attendees from the podium in the delegates room at the United Nations. |
International Water Conference at the United Nations 2008
Organized by:
The Center for Water Resources Management
New York Institute of Technology
In participation with:
The United Nations Economic and Social Affairs
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The World Bank
Sponsored by:
Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations
World Council of People for the United Nations
The World Water Organization (WWO)
International Private Water Association (IPWA)
Element Four