Water-use patterns in cities are complex, and the quality of water required for a particular use is unique. Along with the residential population, cities host industries and commercial sectors, which already pay higher tariffs for water, even with limited supply assurance. As much as 60% of major industries are impacted due to water scarcities. In […]
Water availability has become an important driver for facilitating economic growth in the state of Karnataka. As only 20% of water supplied is consumed, and the balance of 80% is wastewater, treatment and reuse of this wastewater will reduce the pressure to augment water supply from freshwater sources. The Government of Karnataka and respective city […]
The 2030 Water Resources Group and DOW Brazil are jointly organizing a Workshop on Sustainable Finance in the Water Sector in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, 11 November, 2016. During the workshop, São Paulo state government representatives, private sector leaders, civil society and academics will explore the challenges and opportunities in managing water resources in São […]
A workshop on “groundwater recharge opportunities in Hindon River Basin“ was organized, partnering with Department of Irrigation, 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), and Saharanpur Municipal Corporation on July 13th. The workshop was organized under Hindon Yatra Exhibition & Symposium 2016 as an exercise leading to multi- stakeholder action for river rejuvenation. The workshop was […]
The UP Department of Irrigation & Water Resources together with Saharanpur Municipal Corporation and the 2030 Water Resources Group organized a successful program to raise awareness and promote good practice solutions to improve the alarming situation of the water bodies in the Hindon river basin. The basin stretches from the Shevalik hills to Greater Noida, […]
14 October 2016 – Following a commitment from almost 30 public-private-civil society partners to collectively address water-related risks in the Upper Ewaso Ng’iro North Catchment, the Mount Kenya Ewaso Water Partnership, or MKEWP, launched in October and was joined by over 140 stakeholders. Spearheaded by the County Government of Laikipia, the Laikipia Wildlife Forum, Mount Kenya […]
News Source: Business Daily By PHYLLIS WAKIAGA Posted Tuesday, October 4 2016 Continued growth and investment in our country’s largest urban centres is placing an increasing strain on water and wastewater systems. For example, water supply in Nairobi today is estimated to be 20 percent below total demand. If current trends continue, this deficit is expected […]
