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Satellites going local 2013: The water edition
Posted on: 28 November 2013
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This report presents operational examples of local and regional administrations and companies who use geospatial information, satellite navigation and satellite communications to improve water management locally, regionally and cross-border. It touches on sectors as diverse as water supply and management, agriculture, risk management, environmental protection and energy. Also for the first time, each good practice is linked to a specific reference to water-related regulations or policy objectives that the satellite service helps users comply with. Local and regional administrators and private companies who use or manage water sources can draw ideas and inspiration from these good practices so as to improve water management, and thus contribute to the sustainability of this vital resource on the long run.
OECD work on water
Posted on: 19 November 2013
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The OECD Environmental Outlook to 2050 provides a snapshot of the global state of water under business-as-usual conditions. It also highlights the policies that could change that picture for the better.
Future-proofing the UK water sector
Posted on: 11 November 2013
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The future the water industry is under scrutiny in a new report by engineering consultants Atkins takes four plausible future scenarios (graphene, wood, concrete and steel) and 8 themes (population, urbanisation, climate change, sector assets, energy, water quality/availability, workforce, finance) to explore how the industry might plan for its future. Please note that you will be asked to supply your name, job title and email address to get access to the report.
The 8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Ennvironment Systems. Dubrovnik, 22-27 September 2013
Posted on: 14 October 2013
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This event was dedicated to the improvement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from natural resources and replacing them with knowledge based economy, taking into account its economic, environmental and social pillars, as well as methods for assessing and measuring sustainability of development, regarding energy, transport, water, environment and food production systems and their many combinations. Presentations are available online.
Ever wondered where the rain goes?
Posted on: 8 October 2013
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CIRIA’s susdrain project has launched a new animation on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) that provides an engaging and digestible overview of SuDS. The short animation demonstrates how changes to the natural water cycle caused by development can be positively managed, and, how SuDS turns this challenge into an exciting opportunity contributing to better places.
Climate adaptation and water
Posted on: 1 October 2013
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This is a podcast on the theme of water and climate adaptation. Klas Sandstrom, Senior Water Advisor at NIRAS International Consulting, talks about a new climate change and water management programme taking place in eight countries in Africa. The goal of the Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) is to promote water as a key element in sustainable regional and national development and to contribute towards climate change adaptation and economic growth and human security.
Canal & River Trust Impact Report 2012/13
Posted on: 30 September 2013
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The Canal & River Trust has released its first Impact Report after its foundation in July 2012.
Guide to implementing the Water Convention
Posted on: 26 September 2013
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The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) was adopted in 1992 and entered into force in 1996. It brings together almost all countries sharing transboundary waters in the pan-European region, and is expected to achieve broader participation with its global opening to all United Nations Member States. The Water Convention serves as a mechanism to strengthen international cooperation and national measures for the ecologically sound management and protection of transboundary surface waters and groundwaters. Furthermore, it provides an intergovernmental platform for the day-to-day development and advancement of transboundary cooperation. The present Guide to implementing the Water Convention constitutes a commentary to the Convention’s provisions, providing explanations of the legal, procedural, administrative, technical and practical aspects of the Convention’s requirements for appropriate implementation. It aims to strengthen the understanding of the Convention among current and future Parties, international partners, non-governmental organizations and academia.
Water: Climate change impacts
Posted on: 16 September 2013
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The Water Climate Change Impacts Report card was published by the Living with Environmental Change Partnership, with contributions from over 30 academics and other stakeholders. The report card looks at the effect of climate change on fresh water, including rainfall, floods and droughts. It is intended to help people understand the scale of possible change and to help inform decisions about the way that water is managed. The water report card is mainly aimed at decision-makers who need to understand and plan for a changing water environment.
Water valuation: Building the business case
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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New guidance to help businesses assess the value of water to their operations, as well as to society as a whole, has been published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The publication demonstrates the business case for companies to engage in water valuation for enhanced decision-making. It is supported by a review of 21 business case studies. It is also complemented by Business Guide to water valuation: an introduction to concepts and techniques, which provides technical background to business managers who are considering engaging in water valuation.
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