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How digitalisation charts a path to a resilient future
As we stand at the intersection of technological advancement and environmental stewardship, the water industry is on the verge of a transformation that will redefine how we manage …
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Urgency, challenges, and digital transformations in achieving global water security and SDG 6
The urgency surrounding water security, safety, and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is evident as we confront the pressing challenge of ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Despite aspirations, we remain far from the finish line in achieving safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene for […]
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Digitalisation, a catalyst for a better outcome
Digitalisation has the potential to dramatically transform the world’s water industry, emerging as a powerful tool to combat climate change and enhance sustainable water management. However, this digitalisation process must be sustainable, since it can also reduce natural resources and increase the demand for drinking water, as studies have recently demonstrated with the rise in […]
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The Middle East: becoming the cradle of water innovation
The Middle East has emerged as a global leader in water innovation, particularly in the fields of desalination, water and wastewater treatment and the decarbonisation of the water sector. Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East faces unique challenges when it comes to water scarcity, making it imperative for the region to […]
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On our way to achieving the water transition
The worldwide water sector is at a critical point where delivering the transition needed to protect this essential resource and guarantee universal access has become imperative. Aware of this mammoth task, Saur is undergoing a metamorphosis since it announced in 2022 its ambition to become the champion of the water transition by 2030. In this […]
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Global Handwashing Day: Why it is more important than ever
Global Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15th, serves to remind the population on the importance of handwashing with soap as a potent and economical way to prevent diseases and save lives. This year, this vital message has not only been voiced on October 15th, but countless times since the COVID-19 pandemic hit us unprepared. […]
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Taiwanese water companies and solutions to look out for
After two days visiting the Taiwan International Water Week held in the country's capital, Taipei, I have had a chance to speak with numerous local companies dedicated to various aspects of the water sector and discover their latest technologies in water reuse, purification, water treatment and water quality monitoring. Some of these innovative solutions are […]
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Taiwan International Water Week: What to expect
I have just landed in the bustling and industrial city of Taipei to report on the first edition of Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW 2019), which will take place from Thursday to Saturday, and is organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). As well as journalists and bloggers, TIWW has seduced 150 companies, […]
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African donkeys stolen and slaughtered impacts access to water for thousands of families
Information to write this post was provided by Brooke.
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Are we doing enough to save water?
We celebrate this year’s World Water Day in the wake of the devastating Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones to hit Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. It has affected millions in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. This year’s theme for World Water Day ‘Leaving no one behind’ is emphasized by this destructive tropical storm, […]
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Fourth National Climate Assessment: The US water security is increasingly in jeopardy
A day after Thanksgiving, the Trump administration released the Fourth National Climate Assessment, a report assessing the science of climate change and impacts across the United States. The nearly 2,000-page report which comes out every four years warns that the effects of global warming are already evident in the United States and are expected to […]
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