Conference of the Global Catchment Initiative (GCI) "The Global Dimensions of Change in River Basins - Threats, Linkages and Adaptation" 6-8 December 2010
An important new insight in river basin research and management is that water in its various forms "operates" in complex social, ecological and economic sectors forming an interlinked system of a much larger scale than an individual river basin or large aquifer. This new awareness of interconnectivities has spawned the concept of the "global water system", which in return bears important implications for upcoming research. Focus will need to move beyond river basins to seek sustainable solutions within the context of the global water system.
Minister: Women's role in water management ignored
Women have a major role in water management and conservation, but are often excluded from the effort, a minister says. Women could help conserve, recycle and save water during shortages in Indonesia, said Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar at a water conservation workshop in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Singapore International Water Week 2010
The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform that brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.
Singapore International Water Week 2010, aptly themed Sustainable Cities: Clean and Affordable Water, will focus on the need for efficiency in our water solutions to address water problems in the region amidst a constantly changing environment.
IWA young water professionals award - recognition of your work
This award recognises professionals under the age of 35, who are either water sector practitioners or from research/academia and havehad both outstanding career achievement to date and the potential to play a large and influential role in the water industry in the future.
