Edurne Gil De San Vicente, Programs Director, WaterAlliance. Edurne has been an advocate for sustainable practices and responsible consumption for 20 years. She has been promoting a systems shift pivoting toward Sustainability, working with different stakeholders in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Driven by impact, Edurne has developed programs, engaged in policy-making, and played advocacy roles across Europe and the UAE. She now focuses on youth empowerment through her work at Water Alliance, a Dubai-based NGO. Enabling and mentoring the next generation of water stewards, Edurne encourages youth to take action and become change agents in their communities for a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

Water Alliance is a non-profit organization that started in 2014 that aims to bring together all sectors of society in the UAE to give water a voice. Working to ensure that the UN Sustainable Development Goals are achieved by 2030, with efforts to educate individuals on their water behavior starts with primary school students, through to universities and the corporate sector.