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Identifying The Right Circular Vocabulary And Stakeholders
Circular economy developments often focus on technology. Yet to be successful we need to define a common vocabulary and involve the right stakeholders. By Stefania Munaretto While not entirely new in concept, the circular economy, in relation to water, is still in its...
Initiatives Boost Opportunities For Women In Water
Sheila Campbell-Lloyd - Leadership Coach, and Susan Moisio - Director - Jacobs UK: British Water’s unique Women on Water campaign continues to build momentum, with the renewal of a successful mentoring programme and the announcement of an in-person networking...
Wastewater Technician Training Continues In UK Despite A Challenging Year
Dr. Mar Batista, Technical Manager - British Water, UK UK: British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training continued successfully through 2020 despite the COVID-19 crisis, with the accreditation receiving Environment Agency praise. Onsite assessment...
How Are Disappearing Forests Creating An Impact On Water Cycle?
By Shilpa Singh Forests represent the feminine principle in ‘Prakriti’, i.e., pure nature. They have been worshipped as Goddess ‘Aranyani’ in Hindu literature. People have also considered forests as the ‘mothers’ of rivers and given significant importance to the...
Planning And Connecting Cities Through Water
Cities are rapidly expanding and water resources are limited and hence under increasing pressure. We need to find out ways to do more with less while ensuring that cities water systems are sustainable, resilient, and safe thus making cities water secure. The following...
Paving The Way For Greater Inclusion Of Women In Water
UK: A glass ceiling is still “looming over” women working across the water industry and despite some progress, the sector is being held back by exclusion, Ofwat’s Chief Executive Rachel Fletcher told a British Water conference. Fletcher was a keynote speaker at Women...
Xylem Appoints Sandra Rowland As Senior VP And CFO
USA: Xylem Inc. has appointed Sandra Rowland as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2020. She will report to Xylem President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Decker. Rowland will succeed Mark Rajkowski, who will retire from...
Urban Water Sector Reforms In India
By Shilpa Singh The literature shows that water policies and reforms in India have evolved slowly from custom, religion, and written codes. The Laws of Manu in Hinduism provide indications of the water laws from ancient history. Water was considered indivisible. Kings...
Saving Ocean – Saving Water
"Our majestic oceans have covered 70 percent of Earth’s surface with approximately 80 percent of oxygen being produced from the incredible and wide range of marine species and aquatic plants. Also, ocean water absorbs about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by the humans...
Conserving Biodiversity Through Water Management
By Shilpa Singh In India, it is notable from the Vedic times that people have been giving holistic importance to nature, environment, and Mother Earth. Since ages, Hindu stories and iconography have referred rivers, trees, forests and groves, soil, animals, and...
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