In this episode, Everton de Oliveira welcomes Brian Richter, president of Sustainable Waters and one of the world’s leading experts in freshwater sustainability. 🌍With more than 40 years of experience in water science, public policy, and community engagement, Brian has influenced water management strategies across the globe — from major river basins to local initiatives.📖 Author of the book Chasing Water, he has transformed the way we understand the value and limits of freshwater, inspiring researchers, policymakers, and citizens to take action for the preservation of our water resources.In this conversation, he shares what sparked his passion for water, the challenges of sustainable management, and the role of initiatives like Sustainable Waters in protecting rivers and aquifers.✨ An inspiring dialogue about science, purpose, and the future of water on our planet.➡️ Watch now and dive into this story that shows why caring for water means caring for life.✅ Interview links:https://www.sustainablewaters.org/🔹 Browse the topics0:00 – Opening with Everton de Oliveira1:54 – What sparked your passion for water, and how did it lead you to create Sustainable Waters?5:33 – The book Chasing Water by Brian Richter19:07 – Water allocation and conservation strategies24:03 – What are the biggest gaps in connecting science, policy, and practice in water management?29:44 – How can we raise public awareness about water issues?35:50 – What needs to change globally and locally for groundwater to receive the attention and protection it deserves?41:42 – How can viewers become part of the solution?✅ Help keep our work alive! Consider making a donation of any amount: https://www.aguasustentavel.org.br/doe✅ Follow Instituto Água Sustentável on social media to keep learning:Instagram: https://bit.ly/instaiasLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/linkediniasFacebook: https://bit.ly/faceias