March 24, 2021
IWA Member Grundfos is a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people. They have published their Sustainability Report...
March 22, 2021
The International Water Association (IWA) is today (22 March) marking UN World Water Day, held annually to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people without access to safe water. Although for many years IWA has actively recognised...
March 15, 2021
IWA has published a new factsheet entitled “Engaging vulnerable groups in the implementation of Climate Resilient WSP”. What are vulnerable groups? Both vulnerable and marginalized groups have disadvantages that need t...
March 15, 2021
In recent months, there have been numerous news reports and discussions around the so-called ‘build back better’ agenda. It is a phrase which has become popularised due to its usage by key actors, such as the UN and the World ...
March 11, 2021
Ensuring universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation services is becoming increasingly challenging. In the future, water will be a scarcer commodity, potentially leading to more international conflicts over water access...
March 10, 2021
The need to handle increasing amounts of data while improving capital and operational efficiencies has directed the attention of the water sector towards advanced digital tools such as operational digital twins. Digital twins can ...
March 3, 2021
As I write this blog from my house in London, I reflect on the fact that here we are fortunate to receive 24/7 access to running water and safe sanitation. This basic, yet vital, service allows women, girls, and those who menstrua...
February 26, 2021
The devastating impacts of climate change on people, their environment as well as on the economies of countries are felt in all regions of the world and in every strata of society. Ironically, however, the deadliest impacts of the...
February 23, 2021
IWA is pleased to have become a formal supporter of UN World Water Day. WWD celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. IWA will be promoting the official 2021 campaign, whi...
February 19, 2021
IWA, together with Cranfield University, is offering 15 scholarships across our MSc courses in Water & Wastewater Engineering, Water & Sanitation for Development and Advanced Water Management. Those awarded the IWA Excelle...