September 13, 2022
Lake Erhai is the seventh largest freshwater lake in China attracting many visitors worldwide. However, the water quality has significantly deteriorated throughout the years. China Water Environment Group, Shanghai Jiaotong Univer...
September 2, 2022
You can turn wastewater straight to drinking water instead of taking a detour through nature. That seems like a bold statement for the average person, but in reality, it is something a lot of professionals are looking into already...
Workplaces often reflect societal stereotypes, and the water and sanitation workforce is no exception. Women continue to be an underrepresented group. Research also shows that women are often under-represented in relevant governme...
In Kalundborg, Denmark, one company´s waste or residual is another company’s resource. This is the site of the world’s first Industrial Symbiosis, which has created value through a symbiotic and circular ap-proach to industry...
August 10, 2022
According to the World Bank, we are around US$114 billion short of achieving the UN SDG 6 on water. Some of the most important challenges around water include lack of access to clean sources and proper sanitation, efficient wastew...
June 28, 2022
We are nearing a ‘moment’ where digital adoption by many water utilities in low- and middle-income countries is increasingly in reach. Technologies are maturing at the same time as many of the fundamental ingredients needed fo...
The latest IPCC report made it very clear - once again - that the planet is under severe stress and urgent climate action is needed immediately. It is necessary for everyone to contribute to the sustainable reduction of greenhouse...
June 1, 2022
Tech solutions and innovations are mainstays towards achieving a water-wise world. Water Tech Spotlight is a monthly blog that aims to highlight worldwide the latest technology developments in the water industry.
May 24, 2022
The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to climate change: increased frequency of extreme weather events, rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, and sea level rise are threatening livelihoods and water management in the country...
May 16, 2022
Access to clean water, sustainable water management and sanitation are priority targets to reach, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries, as reflected in the SDG goals set by the United Nations. However, based on re...