Film screening: "A Thirsty World"

On the evening of Wednesday 27 May 2015, the stage at the XVth World Water Congress will be handed over for a special showing of A Thirsty World – a powerful and thought-provoking film depicting the daily struggle for water across much of the planet we share - hosted by the Congress official charity, WaterAid.

A Thirsty World produced by globally acclaimed master of aerial cinema, Yann Arthus Bertrand, was filmed across 20 countries and revisits our incredible and fragile planet, this time highlighting the wonders of the world’s fresh water sources – the source of all life an earth - and the ordinary heroes fighting to defend them.

A European family of four is responsible for the consumption of 140,000 litres of water every week. But this isn’t ours. It comes from other, often developing countries, producing our coffee, jeans and cheap meat. There, water is often scarce and increasingly a cause of conflict.

Viewed from awesome heights, before plunging to earth to meet the campaigners, entrepreneurs and individuals on the frontline in areas of the world often rarely seen on film, A Thirsty World is a beautiful, urgent call to action.

As a cause also championed by Congress delegates, the evening will include a panel discussion about the issues raised in the film and the possible solutions. To help spread this powerful and important message, the film showing will also be attended by local young water professionals, students and charity supporters.

Join Congress official charity, WaterAid, for this stunningly shot, unique film and a chance to reflect on the wider themes of water security, inequality and the role we can all play in ensuring the safe, sustainable and just distribution of global water resources.

Refreshments will be served.