2025 - The Water MBA
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics we’ll likely cover, so you can be prepared—or even share suggestions or contacts who might contribute:
Hydropower, Water Reuse for Irrigation, Brine Mining, Lithium Extraction & Water, Water Intelligence, Water Economics, NGOs in Africa, Urban Water Management, Hydrology & Flooding Risks, PPP Projects: Capex and Opex, Innovation in Membranes, Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG), Oil & Gas Industry and Water Treatment, Pitfalls and Trends in Wastewater Treatment Plants, The Current Status of Green Hydrogen, Water Entrepreneurship, Investment in Water Technologies, etc...
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#56 People to People: Walid Khoury’s Vision for Water, Innovation, and Africa
Walid Khoury opens up about his journey in the water industry, founding Desalytics, and his passion for driving change in Africa. The power of P2P business. Thoughts on industry events.
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#55 Hidroeléctrica: Bombeos Reversibles y Mercado Energético
La energía hidroeléctrica, la mejor energía renovable de la historia.
El "boom" de los Bombeos Reversibles, el impacto de las energías renovables en los mercados energéticos, los desafíos de infraestructura a largo plazo y la urgente necesidad de preservar el conocimiento de excelencia que Españ...
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#54 AI-Powered Analytics for Water and Sewer Management
"The worst thing is doing something efficiently that shouldn't be done at all"
Believe it or not, like it or not, the digitalisation of our world is non-negotiable—you can't stop this wave.
There's still a huge amount of work to be done in our industry.
Sometimes, when a topic really grabs me...
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#53 El Hidrógeno Verde en México
México es un país sometido a una variabilidad intensa en los recursos de agua, con un incremento poblacional alto en próximos años, y con unas características idoneas de potencial renovable como la eólica, solar y geotérmica.
El hidrógeno verde irrumpe fuerte en el país, pero cómo se integra en ...
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#52 Innovation at Domestic Use of Water
You drink 2 liters of water per day, but your total daily consumption is around 140 liters per person, and in some countries like the U.S., even more.
Does 140 liters sound reasonable? Considering that 30% of this is just for flushing the toilet, do we have a Plan B?
It's important to question...
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#51 La Gestión del Agua Urbana en España
¿Cubre lo que pagamos por el agua en nuestra tarifa los costes asociados y las necesidades de renovación e inversión?
¿Usan los políticos el agua como arma electoral en lugar de considerarla un bien común a largo plazo?
¿Estamos privatizando el sector? ¿Quién tiene realmente el poder de decis...
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#50 Water, Waste and What's coming after SDG 2030
SDG 2030 are just around the corner, yet deadlines and commitments seem FAR from being met. What comes next? Are we already working on a new plan?
These and many other insights were discussed with our incredible guest, Lylian Coelho F from SUEZ.
With extensive experience in major global summits...
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#49 La Hidrología y la DANA de Valencia 2024
A veces las cosas se hablan mejor con algo de tiempo para pensar y reflexionar...
Sin intereses partidistas, hablamos objetivamente sobre lo ocurrido en Valencia en Noviembre de 2024 donde fallecieron más de 220 personas en uno de los eventos climáticos más extremos que se tiene registro hasta l...
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#48 Adding Value Where the Road Ends with Ryan's Well Foundation
It's important to go to Mars, but it's equally important to solve today's people challenges regarding access to Water and Sanitation.
We had a talk with Jessey showing their work in Africa.
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#47 Liquid Assets & Water Entrepreneurship
An inspiring conversation with Ravi Kurani, showcasing how working in the water industry can take unconventional paths.
From a pool boy to selling a company, his journey includes involvement in entrepreneurial communities, hosting Liquid Assets Podcast, the experience of a TED Talk, and a deep ...
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#46 Lithium Extraction and (Don't) Waste Water with Antoine Walter
2024 was a year full of learning, growth, and joyful experiences as we laid the foundation for The Water MBA.
The more I learned, the more I realized how little I actually know. It became clear how vital collaboration and collective effort are in creating meaningful change.
If I had to pick th...
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#45 Inteligencia de Mercado con Bluefield Research
Un reflejo de la necesidad de estar siempre actualizado y en constante mejora y crecimiento. Nuestro sector evoluciona muy rápido, y no es fácil anticiparse a los cambios.
Por suerte, contamos con profesionales que nos ayudan en esta labor de inteligencia de mercado: conocer lo que ocurre a nive...
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#44 Advanced Water Intelligence from Satellite Data
The Water MBA soars to the skies to gain a top-down view of water and our planet.
From this perspective, clarity often comes into focus. Satellite data serves as a continuous source of invaluable information that must be gathered, contextualized, and analyzed to empower decision-makers to addre...
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#43 Who Pays for Water? | Water Economics
Water is a human right, freely provided by nature. However, the distribution and treatment of water come at a cost. But who pays for it?
Episode number 43 dives into water economics, because in today’s world, money matters.
How can we expect informed decision-makers without understanding the fu...
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#42 NGO's Transforming Lives Through Water in Africa
Many of you know how special Africa is to me, and when we talk about water, we must recognize the long journey ahead to bring access to millions of people.
In a sector already fraught with challenges in achieving profitability, imagine the dedication it takes for NGOs to create a real, positive...
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#41 Sequía 2024 | Veolia México | Spanish
Nuestro amigo Juan de Veolia jamás imaginó presenciar camiones cisterna llenos de agua abasteciendo a la ciudad. ¡Creía que eso solo ocurría en otros países! Ya está disponible el nuevo episodio en nuestra plataforma, donde analizamos la sequía de 2024 de México y cómo estamos enfrentando el 2025
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#40 Water Geopolitics |Trasvase Tajo-Segura | Spanish
La geopolítica es un aspecto esencial para entender el mundo en el que vivimos, influyendo en todos los ámbitos, incluyendo el agua. Su papel es fundamental en la gestión y distribución de los recursos hídricos, y por ello es crucial que los profesionales del sector conozcan y analicen casos inte...
