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MEDIA ADVISORY: National Geographic Society Hosts Series of Events at UN Water Conference and New York Water Week
This week at the UN Water Conference and New York Water Week, the National Geographic Society is launching the World Water Map, in collaboration with Utrecht University and Esri, as part of the five-year World Freshwater Initiative. The Society is also hosting a screening of Nkashi: Race for the Okavango, which recently premiered in Botswana and explores freshwater issues and stories of resilience in the Okavango Delta.
This week at the UN Water Conference and New York Water Week, the National Geographic Society is launching the World Water Map, in collaboration with Utrecht University and Esri, as part of the five-year World Freshwater Initiative. The Society is also hosting a screening of Nkashi: Race for the Okavango, which recently premiered in Botswana and explores freshwater issues and stories of resilience in the Okavango Delta.
This week at the UN Water Conference and New York Water Week, the National Geographic Society is launching the World Water Map, in collaboration with Utrecht University and Esri, as part of the five-year World Freshwater Initiative. The Society is also hosting a screening of Nkashi: Race for the Okavango, which recently premiered in Botswana and explores freshwater issues and stories of resilience in the Okavango Delta.
Washington, D.C. - This week at the UN Water Conference and New York Water Week, the National Geographic Society is launching the World Water Map, in collaboration with Utrecht University and Esri, as part of the five-year World Freshwater Initiative. The Society is also hosting a screening of Nkashi: Race for the Okavango, which recently premiered in Botswana and explores freshwater issues and stories of resilience in the Okavango Delta.
National Geographic Society’s events will include:
Wednesday, March 22 at the Millenium Hilton (1 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017)
- 7 PM ET: The Society will present the World Water Map - a unique geovisualization of global freshwater supply and demand.
- 8 PM ET: The Society will then host a screening of Nkashi: Race for the Okavango, a new film that shows the triumphs and challenges of three mokoro (dugout canoe) polers in Botswana's Okavango Delta
Thursday, March 23 in the UN Media Zone (General Assembly Hall, UNHQ):
- 10:30 AM ET: The Society will provide an additional presentation and analysis of the World Water Map at the UN Water Conference Media Zone Note, this event requires UN Water Conference badge access.
Contact
To RSVP for events and arrange an onsite or virtual interview with a National Geographic spokesperson, please reach out to:
- Steph Miceli (smiceli@ngs.org) and +1 617 943 9510 (mobile and WhatsApp)
- Meghan Olson (molson@ngs.org) and +1 612 889 9243 (mobile and WhatsApp)
Media Contact
General Media Contact
If you are a member of the media with an inquiry or interview request, please call during regular business hours or email
pressroom@ngs.org
pressroom@ngs.org
(202) 857 7027
Steph Miceli
Senior Manager, Impact Communications
smiceli@ngs.org
smiceli@ngs.org
(617) 943 - 9510
Meg Bloome
Specialist, Strategic Communications
mbloome@ngs.org
mbloome@ngs.org
(202) 670 - 8827
About The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 15,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content.
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