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Importing goods, exporting drought? : Media Gallery
Introduction by George Alagiah
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Chair, George Alagiah begins the discussion on the often overlooked water footprint of the goods we all consume. Before introducing Robin Farrington and Andy Wales
Andy Wales, Head of Sustainable Development for SABMiller
Andy Wales discusses the importance of water in the production of beer at SABMiller. Explaining the ways SABMiller are working to reduce their water footprint.
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Robin Farrington, WWF
Robin Farrington discusses the importance of water as a resource and the dangers we face in the future from its misuse.
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Audience Question 1
Where is the incentive for industry and businesses to be green as opposed to always looking for growth?
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Audience Question 2
Should the international community impose a levy on countries with a high water footprint, to subsidise sustainable and efficient agricultural technology across the world?
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Audience Question 4
Should we consider water like a precious commodity in the way in which we do with oil?
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Audience Question 5
Does SABMiller install water recycling infrastructure consistantly across all your breweries?
How does SABMiller choose where to site its breweries?
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Audience Question 6
Is it easier to get planning permission for a brewery in areas of water scarcity if the company have strong environmental and water policies?
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Audience Question 7
Is WWF planning to help individuals, especially in the developing world, to reconnect with the value and scarcity of water?
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Audience Question 8
What are your thoughts on the building of dams on the Salween, Yanztee and Mekong rivers in China?
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Audience Question 9
When do you think water will run out and can you forsee conflict over water resources?
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Audience Question 10
What are your thoughts on ways to increase our freshwater resources?
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Audience Question 11
Do you think there should be an enforcable human right to water?
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