Marina Demchenko

We live in challenging, complex times. Many of

us are not only wondering how we got

here, but also what we can do to

help right the global ship. The ICH provides

a new, important opportunity to connect with like-minded

people, to build synergies and establish new collaborations

that maximise the impact of our efforts towards

a more sustainable, equitable and just world.

We live in challenging, complex times. Many of us are not only wondering how we got here, but also what we can do to help right the global ship. The ICH provides a new, important opportunity to connect with like-minded people, to build synergies and establish new collaborations that maximise the impact of our efforts towards a more sustainable, equitable and just world.

Jeff Camkin

Global consultant; Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia

Who is Jeff

Jeff Camkin is a water, climate, and sustainable development specialist with over 30 years of international experience across governance, policy, education, and stakeholder engagement. His multidisciplinary work spans water, fisheries, and agriculture, with a career rooted in connecting research, policy, and practice to advance integrated, equitable resource management.

With a background across government, academia, NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector, Jeff champions transdisciplinary collaboration and the inclusion of diverse knowledge systems. He holds tertiary qualifications in natural resources law and applied science, and is deeply committed to capacity development. He has designed and delivered educational programmes for participants from over 70 countries.

In 2014, he co-founded the World Water Policy Journal, a platform supporting emerging global voices in water leadership. He continues to serve as Editor-in-Chief, advancing dialogue and knowledge-sharing in the field of sustainable water governance.