E4 S14 Building a Career at the Intersection of Water, Peace, and Sustainability

Join us for Season 14, Episode 4 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Natalija Vojno, a global leader working at the intersection of environmental policy, peacebuilding, and youth leadership.  Natalia shares her multifaceted career at the intersection of water, peace, and sustainability. 

She highlights the importance of a long-term vision, nurturing relationships, and pursuing further education, such as her involvement in the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to pivot into a field focused on making a difference, particulary in sustainability and impact, this is a must listen epsiode.

Why take a listen:

• Inspiring Career Path: Discover Natalia's journey from undergraduate studies to a specialist in water diplomacy, enriched by her personal experiences in conflict-impacted regions.
• Key Organizations and Initiatives: Learn about influential organizations like the Water Youth Network and Natalia’s contributions to nonprofits.
• Education and Skill Development: Understand the significance of building relationships and further education opportunities, such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship, to advance your career.
• Global Water Issues: Gain insights into the complexities of water as a source of cooperation and conflict, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable water governance.
• Innovative Solutions: Explore the burgeoning world of startups and technologies aimed at improving water management, offering inspiration for pursuing a career in sustainability and innovation.

Resources from the Podcast

• PCDN Global
• Rotary Peace Fellowship
• International Water Association
• Josh's Water Jobs
• Canadian Water Network
• Canadian Water Resources Association
• Council for the Great Lakes Region
• Lost Rivers
• Art of Loving by Eric Fromm

Bio:

Natalija is a peace innovator and environmental mediator with a decade of experience in water governance and youth engagement. She has spoken at the UN High-Level Political Forum on youth leadership in transboundary water governance and co-founded the Water Youth Network, designing collaborative spaces for youth in water diplomacy. As an advisor to UNEP’s Faith for Earth Youth Council, she supports interfaith youth advocacy for environmental protection.

Through her organization Our Future First, she has led peacebuilding initiatives like the Balkan Youth Environmental Assembly and watershed projects in the Humber River. Trained in mediation by Clingendael Institute, MBBI, and Soliya, she holds degrees from the University of Toronto (BA), UNESCO-IHE (MSc), and International Christian University (MA, as a Rotary Peace Fellow). She has also served as a speechwriter for Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, led campaigns on Great Lakes pollution, and co-hosted innovation labs like UNLEASH Hacks Japan 2021 and Water Innovation Lab Danube+. Explore her work further via RainGrid or her LinkedIn profile.

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