Oct 27, 2021
Water management and the policies behind it is something we all need to get our heads around, whether you live in a big city, small town, a coastal region or a remote community. I am deeply passionate about the water sector having worked closely within the NSW state government during the recent drought of 2018-2020, leading communications in areas such as community engagement and stakeholder management, which set off my thinking about how we approach water policy in the 21st century. A basic human right, access to clean, safe water for drinking and daily use, remains not something many people worldwide lack. Recent droughts in Australia seem to be intensifying as the impacts of climate change make extreme weather events more common.
Today’s guest is the CEO of the Australian Water Association,
Corinne Cheeseman discussing The Politics of Water Management. The
AWA is Australia's largest water network of professionals and
practitioners who manage our most precious resource - water. It
offers a platform where members - companies and individuals -share,
connect and inspire to drive and inspire a sustainable water
future.
Corinne has spent most of her career working in water, including
many years at Australia’s largest water utility Sydney Water in
roles ranging from environmental management to water quality to
community education, and in recent years she led data and analytics
teams to build new capabilities, solve problems and create value
through data. She has helped develop data strategies and
capabilities in large organizations including the Reserve Bank of
Australia (RBA) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) as
well as Not for Profits such as Amnesty International Australia and
The Smith Family.
From a young age, Corinne has been curious about health and the environment, and she particularly loved science at school which led to her first degree in Biology and after a few years working in a water laboratory, she completed her Masters in Environmental Management. It was however her passion for working with people who shared a strong sense of purpose that has been a constant thread throughout her career.
We discuss:
To connect with Corinne and the AWA:
LinkedIn: (14) Corinne Cheeseman | LinkedIn
Website: Australian Water Association | AWA | Australia’s Leading Water Authority