Clinton & Trump on “Current” Affairs
A Presidential prognosis on how each frames rivers and water in the global development agenda
By Laura Turley
Water and development professionals may wonder What U.S....
Brisbane’s journey to become a water-wise city
Water powers Australia’s New World City, which is home to more than one million people and is one of the fastest growing regions in...
Can the SDGs reverse the decline in water quality?
The Sustainable Development Goals are a new focus for restoring water quality and river ecosystems
By Ger Bergkamp, IWA Executive Director
Governments around the world have...
Domestic Insecurity: The next US President inherits a nation with troubled waters
Droughts. Deluge. Hurricanes. Mudslides. Ice Storms. Americans are getting to know extreme hydrological events. Republican’s nominated Donald Trump and Democrats chose Hillary Clinton, but...
Why clean energy is a water conservation strategy
A greener grid that slashes emissions may also be 40% less thirsty, boosting local resilience while meeting international climate and SDG commitments
By Kate Zerrenner*
Recent...
Fixing institutions won’t fix the pipes
It's time for development finance -- from below
By Arjun Thapan*
Purity of intent has never been at a discount in development finance institutions (DFIs). Most of us who...
New tools vs. old truths
How many times did you hear from your elders: ‘When I was your age, I didn’t have a (fill in the blank) to do my...
Muddied waters: what will a new President do for US infrastructure?
President Obama just prioritised water efficiency, while those seeking his job confront high costs–and higher risks by doing nothing–when facing ageing infrastructure. Laura Turley...
To Honour March 22, Imagine “No Water Day” 364 Days of the Year
The American Southwest, Brazil, Central America, Caribbean island nations, South Africa, and North Korea are just a few of the places enduring droughts.
Since 1993,...
Why technology alone won’t help smallholder farmers
All too often, the fusion of investment capital and smart irrigation technology falls short of expectations. The most common mistake is to assume the...
FEATURED STORY
Inside IWA’s DNA: how we adapt and thrive
The recent success of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the latest sign that IWA is thriving. Kala Vairavamoorthy explores the reasons...
NEWS
UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
