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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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
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