Vive la différence
In December, well over 1000 delegates from around the globe came together for IWA’s seventh Water and Development Congress & Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda....
IWA and the global water opportunity
The late US President John F Kennedy is quoted as saying that, “when written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters....
The power of many
At the time of writing, we are only a few weeks away from IWA’s seminal biennial World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto. For...
Supporting the utility community
As many of you will know, the water utility community is particularly close to my heart. IWA is a powerful network, drawing in talented...
Swim, sing, smile
Our Copenhagen World Water Congress & Exhibition is almost with us. This long-anticipated event promises to be exactly the vibrant and prestigious occasion we...
Foundations for success
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a famous quote by management consultant and writer Peter Drucker. He didn’t mean that strategy was unimportant –...
Our exciting journey ahead
I am delighted and excited to write my first piece as President for all fellow members of IWA.
Born and raised in South Africa, I...
Water, the Sustainable Development Goals, and IWA
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are highly significant for IWA. They speak to our vision of a waterwise world.
SDG 6, the main water-focused goal,...
Finance, the needs of women, and a forum for collaboration
This edition of The Source explores one of the core aspects of meeting the world’s water needs: financing. It covers investment needs, some of...
Vital work in a virtual world
This year, it is – already – 20 years since the International Water Association started to work under its new identity, following the merger...
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...
