New Govt report on innovation and managing risk
The first annual report of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser 2014 Innovation: managing risk, not avoiding it – takes an in depth look at approaches to risk in the context of innovation, with extreme weather events a key focus.
New report sets out opportunities in marine aggregates sector
The Crown Estate has published a new report highlighting the significant opportunity provided by the nation’s marine aggregates resource to deliver a sustainable, secure and growing contribution to the UK’s building materials supply chain, coastal management and port development.
Institute of Water accredits water networks training course
A training course designed to help reduce surge effect in water networks has received a Certificate of Accreditation from the Institute of Water – the first course ever to be accredited by the Institute.
UK Govt overseas climate change Fund opens for bids
The British Embassy in Ankara is now accepting bids for their 2015-16 FCO Prosperity Fund.
Beating the Unknown – a simplified approach for risk-based decision-making
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, management consultants Arthur D. Little draws on a recent project in the energy & utilities sector to present a pragmatic approach to evaluating risk in business.
New online tool to factor water risks into business decisions
A new free online water risk monetizer tool will provide new data for businesses to factor water risks into critical business decisions.
UK Govt to set up sovereign wealth fund for shale production
The UK Government has announced plans to set up a sovereign wealth fund with future revenues from the extraction of shale gas.
Water risk threatens business growth for world's largest companies
Two thirds of the world's largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit growth, according to a new report published today.
House of Lords to debate shale gas report today
The House of Lords will today debate the report on shale gas and oil which was published by the Economic Affairs Committee in May.
IPCC warns climate change threatens ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is warning that climate change is threatening ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’ for the planet unless urgent action is taken to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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