“?????????? ??????????????????.” That’s one of the powerful takeaways from Paul O'Callaghan’s conversation with ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? yesterday, where he explored how humanity has reshaped the water cycle—and how we can restore balance by embracing nature-based solutions. From ???????????? ???????????? in China to the forgotten wisdom of ancient civilizations, Paul and Pat dove into the way water connects all of us, and why it’s both a crisis and an opportunity. One of the most moving moments? The story of Cynthia Duchamay in Burundi, where entire communities erupt in joy when fresh water springs from the ground, transforming lives forever. And closer to home, the revival of Ireland’s boglands is an equally powerful story—showing how restoring wetlands can prevent floods, cool the land, and even create rain. These ancient ecosystems, once dismissed as wastelands, hold the key to a more resilient future. ?? Did you know there’s 5,000 times more water underground than in all the world’s rivers? ?? Or that a small shift in how we design cities can prevent devastating floods and wildfires? ?? And that by rethinking daily habits, we can thrive on just 50 litres of water per day? This is exactly why we made ?????? ???????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ??????????????—to inspire action, solutions, and hope. ?? Huge shoutout to ?????? ?????????? for hosting such a thought-provoking discussion and to ???????? ?????????? from Dublin International Film Festival for making this happen! ?? Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_z3m2mX Or listen in browser: https://lnkd.in/dBnyYeQq ?? And if you’re in Dublin, join us at the Sustainability Gala during the Dublin International Film Festival on ???????????????? ???? at the Light House Cinema! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/d9Eawguj #OurBlueWorld #WaterInnovation #BraveBlueWorld #SpongeCities #NatureBasedSolutions #WaterWisdom #IrishBogs #DublinFilmFestival
