Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Read more about Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Irrigated agriculture is essential to achieve human development and environmental targets in Asia Pacific. Targets, however, will not be met unless the sector adopts innovative, forward-looking, and effective strategies. There is a need to prod and enable actors at all levels in the region to take effective action.
Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues Read more about Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues This presentation explains the current structures and processes in water governance and how they approach gender issues. Along with the discussion on gender obstacles, ambushes, and landmines; it also looks into potential collaborators and unlikely alliances in gender-related dialogues. Lastly, it discusses the future potential actions for Asia.
Smart Water Grid Read more about Smart Water Grid Water has a direct impact on food, energy, and economic growth security challenges. Combined with most-up-to-date ICT, the Smart Water Grid was created to overcome limitations of existing water resources management systems.
Smart Water Grid Read more about Smart Water Grid Water has a direct impact on food, energy, and economic growth security challenges. Combined with most-up-to-date ICT, the Smart Water Grid was created to overcome limitations of existing water resources management systems.
Are Asian Policies Posed to Support Reuse?: A Chinese Perspective Read more about Are Asian Policies Posed to Support Reuse?: A Chinese Perspective While the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has experienced rapid growth in recent decades, this development brought serious impacts on water supply and pressure on environment and natural resources. The Government of PRC views wastewater treatment and water reuse as key strategies in addressing the challenges.
Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All The Asia Water Week 2013 was organized to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise. The conference has for its overarching theme "Securing Water for All".
Four River Restoration and Water Resource Management Effort in the Republic of Korea Read more about Four River Restoration and Water Resource Management Effort in the Republic of Korea Finding a cost-effective solution for water management in the Republic of Korea is challenging due to a number of issues. The Government of the Republic of Korea launched the Four River Restoration Project, a comprehensive remedy for water issues in the country, through a multi-stakeholder consultative process.
Effectively Addressing Groundwater Management and Rural Climate Change in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China Read more about Effectively Addressing Groundwater Management and Rural Climate Change in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China is no exception to the declining groundwater tables in the North China Plains. This presentation describes a number of micro-irrigation pilot activities in the country that promote efficient irrigation water use and groundwater management.
Effectively Addressing Groundwater Management and Rural Climate Change in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China Read more about Effectively Addressing Groundwater Management and Rural Climate Change in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China is no exception to the declining groundwater tables in the North China Plains. This presentation describes a number of micro-irrigation pilot activities in the country that promote efficient irrigation water use and groundwater management.
Running Dry: Smart Water and Leak Detection Read more about Running Dry: Smart Water and Leak Detection Results of a global survey among senior water utility executives reveal that increased water stress by 2030 is a foregone conclusion. Reducing water losses would require rationalizing the criteria and priorities toward a non-revenue water reduction strategy.