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Effective international partnerships key to water security in South Asia
Tuesday, 15 October, 2019
The Australian government is investing in South Asia through a unique and impactful programme which aims to increase water, food and energy security, facilitate economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Embracing disruptions to transform the water sector
Tuesday, 15 October, 2019
The economic and environmental sustainability of water resource management requires guiding principals that provide for long term planning, and most importantly, the management of water resources beyond political cycles. This is a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral and often multi-jurisdictional approach.
Securing safe and reliable water supplies in India
India is serious about the challenge of securing water to meet increasing demand. This was highlighted at the Confederation of Indian Industries 5th Water Innovation Summit held in New Delhi 18-19 September, with a specific focus on transforming to a water smart and water secure India.
New Zealand Smart Water Mission opens opportunities for collaboration
Thursday, 3 October, 2019
New Zealand’s water sector is set to change, following a “Three Waters” review to improve the regulation and supply arrangements of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, which indicates significant upgrades and investment to current infrastructure are required.
Circular economy and water
Wednesday, 18 September, 2019
Adopting a circular economy approach to water management enables the global water sector to achieve secure and sustainable, quality water supplies for the future.
Innovation helping to change the outlook of the Australian Water market
Tuesday, 17 September, 2019
The Australian water market remains a hot topic for farmers, politician’s, brokers, water traders and regulatory bodies, who are calling for greater transparency and simplification of this billion-dollar industry. A new website and mobile App is directly tackling this challenge.
Equity in water sharing – a key focus at World Water Week
Thursday, 5 September, 2019
In Stockholm last week, World Water Week opened with a call for action in addressing the inequity in how water is managed, and came to a close with speakers urging everyone to take the water crisis and global warming more seriously.
Engagement and inclusiveness for impactful research
Thursday, 5 September, 2019
Research impact can be enhanced through gender inclusiveness, especially in international development priority areas where inclusive approaches have been historically constrained by culture, gender equity and other barriers.
Water Convention 2020 – Call for papers extended!
Thursday, 22 August, 2019
Abstract submissions for the Water Convention 2020 have been extended by 2 weeks until 31 August 2019.
India moves forward with Water-Life mission
Thursday, 22 August, 2019
The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is sponsoring Australia as Partner Country at the Confederation of Indian Industries, 5th Water Innovation Summit and is providing registration for a 20-member delegation to the event 18-19 September.