AGU24 Workshop: Dive into water journalism with the new World Water Map

Join the National Geographic Society, Utrecht University and Esri for an interactive workshop to explore 'World Water Map: Insights,' a powerful new resource for water data journalism that accounts for “every drop, for every geography, every day.”

'World Water Map: Insights' builds on the original World Water Map with enhanced capabilities for exploring water availability trends across scales — from global to the hyper-local level. 

Through a live demo and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to:
Analyze data on water withdrawal, balance, supply-demand “gaps” and sector-specific demand.
Model past, present and future water availability, and project scenarios through 2100. 
Create compelling graphics, animations and reports for your stories.

Panelists will also share real-world applications of the tool, from DC’s Potomac Watershed to the Colorado River, illustrating how it informs nuanced reporting on water scarcity and climate resilience.

Whether you cover water’s role in climate resilience, agriculture, urban planning, or public health, this workshop will provide actionable insights and tools to enrich your storytelling with nuanced data and compelling visuals.

Panelists:
Marc Bierkens, National Geographic Explorer, Utrecht University
Paul Nwulu, Senior Director, National Geographic Society 
Alex Tait, National Geographic Society
Sean Breyer, ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, Esri