No human can last more than three days without water, but a quarter of the global population faces the terrifying prospect of running out of it., It’s a scarcity crisis that contributes to food and economic insecurity, social unrest and erupting violence, further compounded by climate change. How do we get water into everyone’s hands? Who is best equipped to solve the challenge? Governments? Wealthy individuals and institutions? Your neighbors? You, yourself?

Three experts will propose solutions on September 10 with audience participation and live digital voting. Mark your calendar and join the debate now @DohaDebates with #DearWorld.

Our participants

Moderator

Our moderator assists the speakers and audience throughout the show and is the audience’s advocate for accuracy and insight.

• Ghida Fakhry, international broadcast journalist and award–winning presenter

Speakers

Three speakers, three perspectives. Each invited speaker presents a view and opinion on a possible solution to a world challenge.

• Yana Abu Taleb, Jordanian Director of EcoPeace Middle East

• Georgie Badiel, model, author and activist

• Obakeng Leseyane, South African education advocate, politics fellow and youth activist

Connector

The role of connector is a bridge-builder, combining elements of each opinion to create an unorthodox, challenging response that deconstructs arguments and examines their consequences.

• Govinda Clayton, senior researcher in peace processes at the Centre for Security Studies at ETH Zurich

Correspondent

Our correspondent acts as the voice of the outside world during our live debate.

• Nelufar Hedayat, award–winning journalist and documentary maker

Please note: By booking a ticket for Doha Debates, participants agree to allow their likenesses to be used for promotional purposes and in media.