Citizen science and the fight for water equity

Ferrial Adam

South Africa faces a severe water crisis, with pollution and failing infrastructure threatening health and livelihoods. Environmental justice advocate Ferrial Adam shares her expertise on how grassroots initiatives, like citizen science, empower communities to monitor and protect freshwater resources. Highlighting the urgency of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), Ferrial calls for collective action to secure equitable access to clean water for all. Watch her compelling talk to learn how you can help address this critical issue.

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Ferrial Adam is a prominent environmental justice activist in South Africa with over 20 years of experience. She is the executive manager of WaterCAN at OUTA and has a PhD on "Citizen Science and Environmental Justice in South Africa's Water Sector". Adam works to empower civil society through water testing and monitoring to drive accountability and advocacy. Her grassroots activism has given her a unique understanding of government, human rights, politics and the environment.