Dr. Eline Boelee (She/Her)

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"I am convinced that good water management (for crops, animals, domestic uses, cities, recreation, while reducing floods and other disasters) can contribute to improved human health."

"My lived experience shows that vulnerable age and gender groups suffer more from environmental challenges and climate change than others. They can be supported with improved and targeted water management that reduces health risks and enhances health benefits."

"I am committed to working with water (for all uses) towards health as the ultimate development outcome."

Water Experience

All-round interdisciplinary scientist in water-health interlinkages, with more than thirty years of experience in research for inclusive development. Passionate about linking broad ranges of actors and disciplines to jointly develop science-based responses to global challenges, putting water at the centre and health as the ultimate development outcome. Focusses on environmental health risks (particularly water-related diseases) as well as health benefits by using One Health and EcoHealth approaches. Addresses health in irrigation, WASH, the WEF nexus, flooding, urban blue-green spaces, and coastal management. Considers vulnerability of specific age and gender groups facing environmental challenges and effects of climate change.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)

Opportunities Offered

• Graduate student training (e.g., masters, PhD)
• Postdoc opportunities
• Student internships