Marc Yaggi, Chief Executive Officer, Waterkeeper Alliance
- Marc is the Chief Executive Officer of Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a global movement of community-based advocates united for clean, healthy and abundant water for all the people on the planet.
- Before joining Waterkeeper Alliance, Marc was a Senior Attorney and Watershed Program Director for Riverkeeper, Inc.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Marc Yaggi, CEO of Waterkeeper Alliance, unravels the complexities of global water challenges. From cherished childhood experiences to leading a global movement, Marc shares profound insights into clean water advocacy. He also explores the synergy between climate change and water quality and talks about how technology can become a beacon for sustainable solutions.
00:33- About Marc Yaggi
- Marc is the Chief Executive Officer of Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a global movement of community-based advocates united for clean, healthy and abundant water for all the people on the planet.
- Before joining Waterkeeper Alliance, Marc was a Senior Attorney and Watershed Program Director for Riverkeeper, Inc.
- Marc has appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, and Politico, and his quotes have been picked up by wire services such as AP, Bloomberg, and Reuters.
03:48- What are some of the key challenges that our planet faces when it comes to water quality and access?
- Global water supplies are stressed due to pollution and overuse, posing threats to public health and increasing competition for resources.
- Approximately 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, and water scarcity affects half of the global population.
- Climate change exacerbates water challenges, leading to issues like flooding, drought, sea level rise, and extreme weather events, impacting communities worldwide.
08:32- What in your view is on what are some of the major threats to clean water?
- Political forces and the alignment of polluters with politicians pose a threat to clean water.
- Industrial pollution, exemplified by substances like PFOAs (per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), adds to water contamination globally, impacting human health and wildlife.
- The combination of money in politics and industries prioritising short-term profits over environmental concerns contributes to the persistence of water pollution issues without adequate regulatory action.
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Profile
- Marc is the Chief Executive Officer of Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a global movement of community-based advocates united for clean, healthy and abundant water for all the people on the planet.
- Before joining Waterkeeper Alliance, Marc was a Senior Attorney and Watershed Program Director for Riverkeeper, Inc.
- Marc has appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, and Politico, and his quotes have been picked up by wire services such as AP, Bloomberg, and Reuters.
