WASH Seminar Series: Part 1 – COVID-19 Response Read more about WASH Seminar Series: Part 1 – COVID-19 Response Part 1 of the Scaling Up WASH Services in a Pandemic Seminar Series
The global impact of COVID-19 on water utilities Read more about The global impact of COVID-19 on water utilities This presentation provided the overall global impacts and policy implications to the wastewater and water supply industry, as well as lessons learned from entering and exiting lockdowns and the role technology has to play in this sphere.
Health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID 19 world Read more about Health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID 19 world This presentation shared the health and epidemiological perspectives associated with water and wastewater systems in a post-COVID-19 world.
Sewage surveillance of COVID-19 Read more about Sewage surveillance of COVID-19 This presentation discussed the options for testing the virus in wastewater and water supply systems, and opportunities for trend analysis and development of associated early warning systems.
Water supply and wastewater detection, warning & treatment in the age of COVID-19 Read more about Water supply and wastewater detection, warning & treatment in the age of COVID-19 This presentation outlined the overall effects of the COVID-19 pandemic from a water utility perspective, as well as the company's current activities in monitoring and investigating the presence of the pathogen and its potential infectiousness.
Innovative Solutions for Water Utilities Read more about Innovative Solutions for Water Utilities Various water and wastewater challenges confront developing countries today. This include non-revenue water, increasing water demand, and inefficient and insufficient equipment. This presentation offers ways to address these challenges.
Inundation Frequency Mapping Read more about Inundation Frequency Mapping We need to increase agricultural productivity while decreasing agricultural risks to be able to feed the projected 2 billion increase in the global population by 2030. Inundation mapping and analysis through earth observation can help achieve these twin goals. Earth observation can generate reports on flooding patterns and frequency which could enhance crop management and production.
Optimize Water Use Efficiency Read more about Optimize Water Use Efficiency Water is indispensable to food security. To achieve high food production in a world with rising population, water management should be top priority. Earth observation can assist in this regard. It can provide estimates of already irrigated areas and identify land suitable for irrigation. It can estimate the impact of land use change on the water balance by comparing actual crop water use with irrigation water requirements. It can also optimize water distribution by providing the spatial insight into the water use and needs of an irrigation system.
Monitoring and evaluation using Earth Observation Read more about Monitoring and evaluation using Earth Observation The Water SG and Agriculture TG, in cooperation with European Space Agency, sponsored a one-day training to build staff awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development.
Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation Read more about Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation Earth observation can be a very useful tool for monitoring and evaluation. It can help monitor land degradation and productivity and quantify trends to improve performance. it can also contribute to strategic management and capacity building.