Resilient by Design: Australia’s Quest for Water Security — Insights for Ukraine’s Recovery

A high-level dialogue hosted by South Australian Water Ambassador and former Minister for Water Security, the Honourable Karlene Maywald. Facilitated by the Australian Water Partnership.

The panellists will discuss the triple challenge of modernising critical water infrastructure, managing climate impacts, and navigating geopolitical  threats. The discussion will offer valuable perspectives for shaping global policy frameworks that strengthen sustainability, resilience, and security. Drawing on Australia’s experience with ecosystem-based water governance and Indigenous approaches to land stewardship, the discussion highlights community-led and nature-based solutions that connect water security with local livelihoods, youth innovation, and green entrepreneurship. 

Speakers

• Karlene Maywald, South Australian Water Ambassador and Managing Director of Maywald Consultants Pty Ltd
• Andrea Romero, Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 46th district
• Dr Ievgeniia Kopytsia, Yaroslav Mudryi NLU, IKEM
• Svitlana Sushko, Head of the Reform and Recovery Support Team of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (Environment Team) (TBC)
• Coral Pasisi, Director of Climate Change and Sustainability at The Pacific Community (SPC).