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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The One WATER Insitute strives to understand and develop solutions to the ongoing water sustainability crises, attract and train future leaders in the field, educate the public on water issues in Canada and around the world, and build industrial partnerships to identify key problems and solutions for safe access to clean water. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engages in Interdisciplinary World-class Research <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One WATER ORU at 快播视频 engages in interdisciplinary world-class research on sourcing, Artificial Intelligence, Technologies, Education & Sustainability, Resource Recovery & Reuse as well as their environmental, educational, and societal implications. One WATER enhances York\u2019s capacity to address the diverse aspects of the ongoing water sustainability crises, attract and train future leaders in the field, educate the public, innovate with industrial partners, and attract external competitive funding and endowments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collaborative Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The One WATER\u2019s research, HQP training, and collaboration activities will transcend conventional faculty boundaries and bring together researchers from the LSE<\/strong>, FoS<\/strong>, LAPS, DIGHR<\/strong> and the FEUC <\/strong>to create highly interdisciplinary research and learning community based at 快播视频. This interdisciplinary approach will facilitate the formation of strong and lasting relationships with external stakeholders, government agencies, NGOs, industries, and the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Research Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The individual researchers from LSE, FoS, FEUC, DIGHR and LAPS have more than 80 projects aligned with One WATER themes. The total grant amount of the research projects of individual members from different participating faculty amounts to approx. $ 29,460,915 <\/strong>in the research area of Water Management, Artificial Intelligence, Technologies, Education & Sustainability, Resource recovery & reuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Canadian water sector demands a well-rounded and highly trained workforce with capabilities in physical sciences, engineering, and data science. In the next 5 years, the One Water<\/strong><\/em> ORU will: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1) <\/strong>Case studies with a focus on community-based water-related issues to develop sustainable solution for water use, water resource management and water quality analysis in the GTA;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2)<\/strong> Publicly accessible database development for managing water-related health risks; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(3)<\/strong> Working on water challenges of Indigenous communities for rapid solutions for various drinking water-related issues and; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(4)<\/strong> Development of strategies for rapid response to the pandemic and other water-related issues to influence water government policies.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Governance <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At The One WATER Insitute, we believe in transparency and collaboration within our community. As part of our commitment to openness, we provide access to our governance documents for those who are interested. If you would like to explore the guidelines and principles that govern our organization, please feel free to access these documents. Furthermore, if you are interested in becoming a member of the insitute, we encourage you to review the relevant governance document, which outlines the steps and requirements for membership. We value the active participation of dedicated professionals like you and look forward to welcoming you into our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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