PUBLIC TALK: Water for Chocolate - becoming a food and water literate consumer Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:00 - Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre Auditorium, (Building 453) UWA An 'All at Sea' public lecture by Professor Anas Ghadouani, Head, Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystems Studies and Programme Chair, Environmental Engineering, The University of Western Australia. Do you think you’re water literate? More than 80% of Australians know little about the most important thing keeping them alive. Where do you think you use the most water? Washing? Flushing? Watering the garden? Wrong – and Professor Anas Ghadouani, a passionate and self-confessed water geek, has some surprising news for you. But if you love chocolate he has some not-so-great news too… Anas is passionate about all aspects of water engineering and management. With more than 20 years of experience, which took has taken him all over the world while researching water in a wide and diverse range of environments, Anas has developed a unique, integrated and solution-focused approach for the study of water issues. In this public lecture Anas will discuss ways to reduce your water footprint and close the loop on the water cycle at a local level. All at Sea: Restoration and Recovery Series- Our oceans and coasts provide us with food, energy, livelihoods, cultural and recreational opportunities, yet they are coming under increasing pressure. This UWA Institute of Advanced Studies - UWA Oceans Institute Lecture Series explores the wonders of our seas, the challenges they face and how research at UWA- in a diverse range of fields including marine science, ocean engineering, health, humanities and social sciences- are contributing to ensure sustainability. URL: http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/lectures/allatseaghadouani For more information: Institute of Advanced Studies ias@uwa.edu.au 6488 1340 Starts : Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:00 Ends : Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:00 RSVP Required. Last Updated : Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:32