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Kari Vigerstol
Director of Water Security Science and Innovation at The Nature Conservancy
Kari Vigerstol is the Director of Water Security Science and Innovation at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), where she leads efforts to enhance scientific understanding and develop strategies for global water management. Her role focuses on integrating nature-based solutions into water resource management to improve resilience against challenges such as drought and flooding.
With a background as a water resource engineer and community organizer, Vigerstol emphasizes the importance of considering both blue water (found in lakes and rivers) and green water (moisture in the soil) in water management practices. She advocates for involving water users in decision-making processes and highlights the necessity of innovative technologies for efficient water use in agriculture.123
Vigerstol's expertise is recognized in various forums, including her recent contributions to discussions on drought resilience at international conferences, where she calls for proactive policies and investments in water management systems.1
