September 27, 2016
Hong Li
AgricultureClimate changeEnergyEnvironmentHealthIndustrySocietyUrbanisation
Executive Summary – Global Trends & Challenges in Water Science, Research and Management
The Global Trends and Challenges in Water Science, Research and Management compendium, draws upon the expertise of IWA’s specialist groups who have identified the hot topics, innovations and global trends in water science, research and management that will have impact in solving global water challenges. The compendium highlights a diversity of approaches, from detailed technical and scientific aspects to more integrated approaches.
This Executive Summary highlights some of the emerging trends.
Hong Li
Asia and Oceania Director
Hong has been with IWA since 2009 and currently is the Regional Director for Asia & Oceania. She previously headed IWA’s Science, Practice and Policy agenda. Hong has vast experiences working with water leaders world-wide (e.g. through Spec...
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