Bringing Life Back to the Tagus River: The Tagus Estuary Clean-up Project Read more about Bringing Life Back to the Tagus River: The Tagus Estuary Clean-up Project Due to highly polluting activities, the Tagus Estuary in Lisbon, Portugal, became severely degraded. The Tagus Estuary Clean-up Project was implemented to bring it back to life. It brought together the skills and investments of two wastewater companies and the 19 municipalities surrounding the estuary. This presentation shares the results of this intervention.
An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Read more about An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization India's irrigation system is challenged by increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To address these concerns, the National Water Use Efficiency Improvement Support Program (NWUEISP) was piloted in two sites: Dharoi in Gujarat and Sanjay Sarovar in Madhya Pradesh. The NWUEISP study takes stock of water use efficiency issues and proposes a framework to assess performance and identify main causes of low efficiency. It also proposes a modernization plan for India's irrigation system.
An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Read more about An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Various issues affect large-scale irrigation performance in India. These include increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To support the implementation of India's National Water Mission, an analytical framework to assess systems performance and modernize India's irrigation system was tested on two major irrigation systems in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This learning event discussed the results of this test, along with recommendations to optimize irrigation performance in India.
Melamchi Water Supply Project Read more about Melamchi Water Supply Project The Melamchi Water Supply Project that aimed to alleviate the chronic water shortage in Kathmandu Valley faced several challenges, including low readiness and substandard consulting services. It also offers a long list of lessons that can guide other project implementors working under the same sector.
Shaping Water Sensitive Cities Read more about Shaping Water Sensitive Cities Water-sensitive cities are cities that are sustainable, productive, resilient, and liveable. These cities maximize the contribution water makes to economic growth and development, social well-being, and the environment. This presentation shares new knowledge and industry-ready tools to assist countries in building water-sensitive cities.
Why Water is Important to Business Read more about Why Water is Important to Business The World Economic Forum states that water crises rank as one of the top three risks to global growth in terms of economic impact. Many sectors and businesses are exposed to water risks, such as agriculture, power generation, and tourism and leisure, among others. By 2030, a 40% global shortfall in water supply is expected and this may reduce business revenues, increase costs, and disrupt businesses.
Sustainable Delivery of Sanitation and Wastewater Management Services Read more about Sustainable Delivery of Sanitation and Wastewater Management Services Manila Water is the water and sanitation services concessionaire for Metro Manila’s east zone. The company faces several challenges in providing sanitation services to its area of coverage. These challenges include the provision of land for treatment plants, securing right of way for sewer lines, solid waste and biosolids management, and increasing public awareness and support. This presentation shares how the company strives to overcome these challenges.
Floods and Climate Change: Water Management Risks Read more about Floods and Climate Change: Water Management Risks In The Netherlands, floods have been a foremost concern as it has claimed the lives of close to a million people since the year 838. Without dikes, 29% of the county is below sea level, 26% are flood plains, and 55% are flood-prone areas. This presentation shares the actions the country has taken to mitigate floods. It also shares the lessons it has gained. Succesful flood mitigation, based on The Netherlands' experience, needs the involvement of stakeholders and science institutes. Building with nature also helps ensure sustainability and support.
Australia’s Water Reform Journey: Managing Water Scarcity Read more about Australia’s Water Reform Journey: Managing Water Scarcity Australia has implemented extensive water reforms for over thirty years and has successfully increased productivity and efficiency of water use while ensuring the health of its river and groundwater systems. The country’s experience shows that water reform is not merely about infrastructure, but a long-term social transformation that needs the active involvement of stakeholders in every step. Leadership and a roadmap are also crucial to water reform success.
ADB Celebrates World Water Day 2017 Read more about ADB Celebrates World Water Day 2017 This year's World Water Day Celebration in the Asian Development Bank looked more closely into the emerging issues surrounding water. It discussed the importance of flood mitigation in the face of climate change, forming water sensitive cities in the midst of rapid population growth, and water reforms for drought resiliency. It also shared the significance of water to business, and how the public, private sector, government, and nongovernment organizations can come together for collaborative actions that foster water stewardship.