Report says $9.6bn spent on natural solutions to global water crisis in 2013
A new report says that last year governments and companies invested $9.6 billion in initiatives implementing nature-based solutions to sustain the world’s clean water supplies.
Hidden water risks hit Germany - WWF warns on “imported water risks”
A new report from environmental NGO WWF is warning that increasing globalisation means Germany is facing hidden water risks via “imported water risks”.
United Nations sets out potential worst-weather scenarios for 2050
The United Nations has used videos to set out potential global worst-weather scenarios for 2050 – including mega-droughts, deadly heatwaves, a year’s rainfall in a month and coastal cities under water.
WRC to host Institute of Water event on Water Framework Directive
WRC are to to host a free event organised by the Institute of Water to explore the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and its impact in the UK.
"Most progressive water utility in Africa" receives 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award
eThekwini Water and Sanitation, serving the Durban metropolitan area, has today received the Stockholm Industry Water Award at a ceremony during World Water Week, for its transformative and inclusive approach to providing water and sanitation.
Date set for WRC’s Innovation in Action 2015 conference
WRC has announced that its Innovation in Action conference for next year will take place on 28th and 29th April 2015.
New analysis finds 38% of world’s shale resources face water stress
Water availability could limit shale resource development on six continents, according to a new report from the World Resources Institute.
Ground-breaking UK study points to future of water management worldwide
As World Water Week 2014 convenes in Stockholm today, the Environment Agency and international, non-profit foundation Water Footprint Network have launched the results of a pioneering new study of water use in a densely populated region of the UK.
Study set to shape future of urban water management services
A ground-breaking study into future scenarios for urban water management will help cities in Australia and across the world address key pressures that pose challenges to safe, secure and sustainable supply of water.
Global water scarcity will intensify privatisation of water resources
A new research paper is predicting that nations will begin to sell key water sources – such as lakes, rivers and groundwater reserves – to companies and is calling for local collectives to control the world’s shrinking water supplies, not multinationals.
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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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