SDG 06: Clean Water and Sanitation

Program: Calgary & the SDGs

Length: 32 minutes

Guest: Kelly James
Designation: Director of Global Partnerships, CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology)

This episode examines clean water and sanitation from both global and local perspectives. Kelly James discusses why water access remains a challenge even in developed regions and what is
often overlooked in high-income contexts. The conversation highlights CAWST’s capacity-building approach and the role of policy, education, and behavior change. The episode underscores the importance of water access for dignity, health, and sustainability.