Renowned Keynote Speaker and Storyteller Dr. Rod Berger to Deliver Opening Address at Seminar on Water Insecurity in Tanzania
Stockholm, Sweden - Berger shares stories from the Manyara Region in Tanzania.
Stockholm, Sweden - September 3rd, 2024
The Operakällaren Foundation and WaterAid Sweden proudly announce that renowned keynote speaker, advocate, and media personality Dr. Rod Berger will deliver the opening address at their upcoming seminar on water insecurity across Tanzania. The event, which will feature a distinguished panel of experts, aims to raise awareness and drive action towards addressing the critical water crisis in the region.
Dr. Berger will be joined on the panel by Jan Eliasson, Ambassador for WaterAid and former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, former Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, and former United Nations special envoy to Darfur, Sudan. Ola Rosling, one of the founders of Gapminder and co-author of Factfulness, will also be a panelist. The event will feature Anna Nilsdotter, Chief Executive of WaterAid, and Abbe Ibrahim, Foundation Founder of Operakällaren Foundation.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at this important seminar," said Dr. Rod Berger. "Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, and I am committed to using my platform to spotlight the water insecurity crisis in Tanzania and advocate for sustainable solutions."
In addition to his keynote address, Dr. Berger will also serve as a panelist and interviewer during the seminar. He will be debuting a short documentary film he co-produced with filmmaker Daniel Borgefors, chronicling The Story of Water across the Manyara Region of Tanzania.
The seminar will take place on September 3rd at the Operakällaren Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. It will explore the multifaceted challenges of water insecurity in Tanzania and discuss innovative approaches to addressing this pressing issue. The event will bring together policymakers, international development experts, and community leaders to share insights and develop actionable strategies.
For more information about the seminar and to register, please visit the Operakällaren Foundation website.
About Dr. Rod Berger: Dr. Rod Berger is a global media personality, keynote speaker, and editor at large for the international publication Fair Observer and has also contributed to Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine. Dr. Berger’s storytelling work has put him at the intersection of innovators, news and policymakers, Hall of Fame athletes, and entertainers worldwide. He has interviewed United Nations officials, had an audience with the Pope and the Crown Princess of Sweden, interviewed Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar, Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist Karin Klein, and countless others. Berger is collaborating with The Jim Henson Company on a new television show called The Ultimate GOAT.