Applied Microbiology International schedules global webinar on gender equality and water for World Water Day

Applied Microbiology International hosts a free webinar for World Water Day 2026, featuring Nobel laureate Blanca Jiménez Cisneros and Professor Lyla Mehta.

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Published: Mar 3, 2026, 4:47 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Applied Microbiology International

New advisory series focuses on global water crisis

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has announced the launch of its new Advisory Group webinar series, with the first event scheduled for March 18, 2026. This inaugural session coincides with World Water Day, a United Nations observance intended to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Hosted by Gary Hogben, chair of the Clean Water Advisory Group, the discussion will evaluate the ongoing progress of UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, which aims to ensure clean water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Centering women and girls in water management

The theme for this year’s World Water Day is Water and Gender, highlighting the fact that global water crises do not affect all populations equally. Women and girls frequently bear the primary responsibility for water collection and household hygiene, yet they are often excluded from high level decision making regarding water infrastructure. The AMI webinar seeks to address this imbalance by advocating for a transformative, rights based approach that recognizes female leadership and agency as essential components for effective water governance and climate resilience.

Microbiological solutions for safe drinking water

Applied microbiology remains a fundamental discipline in the effort to expand access to safe drinking water. While certain microorganisms are responsible for widespread waterborne diseases that cause significant mortality, other microbes can be utilized to purify water and improve sanitation systems. The webinar will explore how low cost, scalable treatment solutions driven by microbiological research can help communities manage their resources more effectively. These advancements are critical for making hygiene practices more accessible to marginalized populations globally.