Leila M Harris is Professor with the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability and with the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia. She has also long served as co-Director for UBC’s Progam on Water Governance. Leila Harris’s research analyzes a range of... Read more
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Leila M Harris is Professor with the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability and with the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia. She has also long served as co-Director for UBC’s Progam on Water Governance.
Leila Harris’s research analyzes a range of water governance considerations from equity, and sustainability perspectives—with research focused on water politics, governance, and resilience in varied contexts (from Turkey, to Ghana, South Africa, and Canada). Research projects led by Harris have considered fundamental changes underway in the Tigris-Euphrates basin, everyday lived experiences and narratives related to the uneven implementation of the human right to water, efforts to foster more inclusive and Indigenous-led water governance, and other considerations important to foster more resilient water futures.
Leila Harris is currently involved with several international research networks, from the Household Water Insecurity Research Coordination Network (HWISE-RCN), to the Riverhood Network focused on renewed and justice-oriented possibilities for river governance.
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Leila Harris's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Leila tailored to your event.
Leila Harris speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Education, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Leila to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Leila Harris for events worldwide, subject to Leila's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Leila Harris is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Leila can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Leila Harris on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Leila can offer.
Leila Harris delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Leila Harris's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Education, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Leila's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Leila Harris can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Education, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Leila's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Leila Harris is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Leila Harris, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Leila's current availability for your dates.