United Nations and World Bank Group launch high-level Water Panel
The Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the World Bank have jointly announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week their intention to form a new panel to mobilize urgent action on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for water, sanitation and related targets.
World Bank warns water shortages slowing worldwide energy production
The World Bank is warning that the availability of and access to water is negatively impacting energy production across the world – and the problem is only expected to get worse.
World Bank calls for integrated approach to water management
With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, economic development spurring demand for more and better food, and increased hydrological variability caused by climate change, a review of the World Bank Group’s water strategy is calling for better information and a more integrated approach to water management.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
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Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
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