How do we put communities at the heart of water management?

SEASON 02 | EPISODE 32

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How can empowered communities shape the future of water management, and why does it matter more than ever?

In this episode of Our Water Connection, we explore the vital role of communities in building climate-resilient, sustainable water systems. We are joined by Professor Briony Rogers, CEO of Fire to Flourish and Director of MSDI Water at Monash University, to unpack how genuine community engagement, systems thinking, and Indigenous knowledge can drive real transformation.

Tune in to discover how shifting power to the people could be the key to solving our biggest water challenges.

This episode is recorded in Kaurna Country, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Country.

Guest: Prof. Briony Rogers

Briony is a leader and systems entrepreneur focused on catalysing innovative solutions and practices to support climate change adaptation and resilience. Based at Monash University’s Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI), Briony is the CEO of Fire to Flourish and the Director of MSDI Water, where she brings together boundary spanning experts in water, sustainability, governance and systems change. Her research focuses on strengthening policies, capabilities and pathways for communities and practitioners to influence system conditions for thriving futures.