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How Cape Town reduced water demand by 55%
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Вміст надано Piers Clark. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Piers Clark або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
How to reduce demand by 55% (or 'The story of Cape Town’s Day Zero event’), with Mike Webster, former Executive Director: Water and Sanitation for the City of Cape Town
In this episode of The Exec Exchange, host Piers Clark speaks to Mike Webster, Program Manager for the 2030 Water Resources Group at the World Bank. The discussion focuses on Mike's previous role as Executive Director of Water and Sanitation in Cape Town during the city's severe water crisis. They explore how the crisis unfolded, the measures taken to achieve a 55% reduction in water demand, and the lasting changes implemented to prevent future crises. Mike emphasizes the importance of combining engineering solutions, financial incentives, and public communications. He also reflects on his career decisions and their impact on his professional path.
00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange
00:11 Meet Mike Webster: From Cape Town to the World Bank
01:40 The Cape Town Water Crisis: A Deep Dive
04:16 Demand Management Strategies
08:05 Post-Crisis Measures and Future Strategies
11:22 Reflections and Career Advice
12:30 Conclusion and Farewell
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