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Federations sharing the water journey
Thursday, 22 August, 2019
When it comes to water sharing powers in a federation, Nepal and Australia have much in common. Delegates from the Government of Nepal have visited Australia in their journey to adopt modern water policy, based on integrated water resource management principles, and water law at federal and provincial levels.
From urban waste to sustainable value chains
Thursday, 8 August, 2019
A unique research project is underway, seeking to uncover the enablers and barriers for public and private institutions in Sri Lanka, to advance the implementation of sustainable and innovative value chains to improve sanitation, health, and food security.
The Sustainable Development Goals under climate change
Thursday, 8 August, 2019
The target for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is 2030. Almost one third of the time has elapsed since the SDGs were agreed in 2015 for the target of 2030.
India announces ambitious plan to pipe water to all
Thursday, 25 July, 2019
‘Nal Se Jal’ is considered the biggest commitment announced by Prime Minister Modi at the fifth governing council meeting of government think tank Niti Aayog, which requires the Jal shakti Ministry to provide piped water to every rural home by 2024.
Women in Water breakfast
Wednesday, 24 July, 2019
ICE WaRM is pleased to have partnered with the Water Industry Alliance and other South Australian-based water organisations, to present the fourth Women in Water breakfast in Adelaide.
SA visit inspires Nepal’s agricultural development agenda
Thursday, 11 July, 2019
Nepal’s appetite to develop its agricultural sector by drawing upon proven Australian approaches and systems, is fast growing. South Australia provides an opportunity to support Nepal’s ambitious national development agenda through world leading agricultural research, water management, horticulture and viticulture.
Sharing a commitment to improved water management
Monday, 8 July, 2019
While multiple Indian cities grapple critical water issues provoked by unseasonal drought conditions and changed patterns in the monsoon season, it is timely that ICE WaRM and the Manipal University Jaipur in India, have signed an agreement opening new opportunities for sharing experience and expertise in water management and research.
Water research awarded for excellence and innovation
Thursday, 27 June, 2019
ICE WaRM congratulates the Goyder Institute for Water Research for winning the Minister’s Award for Excellence at the Water Industry Alliance’s, 2019 Smart Water Awards.
Recognising Professor Rob Skinner as an inspirational leader of the water sector
Thursday, 13 June, 2019
ICE WaRM Director, Professor Rob Skinner, has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen’s birthday honour list this week.
India-Australia research scholarships
Thursday, 13 June, 2019
Western Sydney University is offering two PhD scholarships, one on participatory groundwater management and the other on springs in the Himalayan region.