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The Brace Water Centre is governed by central belief that water is a common resource for humanity and therefore requires people to work collectively locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Centre brings together staff from several McGill faculties, to undertake research, teaching, specialized training, and policy and strategic studies in water resources management, both in Canada and internationally. McGill is one of Canada's most comprehensive and research-intensive universities and the Centre draws on a wide range of expertise and facilities available within the University. The Center supports innovations in research, education, and societal development as well as entrepreneurship related to water.
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The research-based innovations cover the following thematic areas. |
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Climate change and water-related hazards |
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Agricultural water management and food security |
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Water characterization, treatment and resources recovery |
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Water and human health |
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Water and ecosystem quality |
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Water and energy security |
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Water management and governance |
Strategic goals
- To catalyze and support multidisciplinary research that provides innovative scientific and social solutions to global water challenges;
- To educate the young generation to become knowledgeable, responsible, and capable leaders in ensuring global water security;
- To create and participate in forums to engage various communities and decision-makers;
- To inform and advance policies in support of governments, industry and other organizations.
