Larry Swatuk (He/His)

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"I am a pro-feminist cis-gender male working diligently in support of gender equity"

"My lived experience is broad and includes having spent 11 years at the University of Botswana."

"I am committed to sustainable development, bringing a critical lens to my teaching, research and practice."

Water Experience

I have worked in the interconnected areas of international development, natural resources governance, and freshwater management for more than 30 years, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to my work as an academic at the University of Waterloo, I am part of the NPO W12+, a Board Member of Oxfam Canada, and Vice President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Through the 83-member organization SADC/WaterNet, I have helped train more than 500 young people in the regional MSc in IWRM program, more than 50% of whom are women. At Waterloo I teach graduate courses in water and security, water human security & development, & a trans-disciplinary applied graduate course in water management, the latter offered through our Water Institute.

Opportunities of Interest

• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Being a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Graduate student training (e.g., masters, PhD)
• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)