Noticias sobre Philippines
A policy brief on the Philippine water sector
The policy brief was developed to understand the current situation and challenges in ensuring water security at the Philippines. In the last part of the report, several recommendation were provided.
Water agencies to leverage smart grid tech for higher revenue opportunities in APAC countries
Higher investments in automation and analytics to give an edge to utilities across the region.
Surrey waste water project wins UK-Philippines Newton Prize
A University of Surrey project that aims to convert waste water into nutrient rich fertiliser is leading the way on improving the health and prosperity of rapidly urbanising areas in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
ACCIONA to build and operate its first desalination plant in Hong Kong
The plant will have an initial capacity of 135,000 m3 per day.
Global Commission on Adaptation launches Action Track to scale up local climate adaptation
Commission aims to mobilize $500 million in finance for locally led climate adaptation efforts in 2020; convene grassroots groups, governments, donors to drive action, including more than 15 partners.
“INCLAM should continue to be a water sector leader in technology, engineering and consulting”
In May 2018, the Board of Directors of the INCLAM Group appointed Alfonso Andrés Urrutia Director General.
Climate Risks increasing worldwide – even for High-Income-Countries
Global Climate Risk Index: Japan and Germany hit hardest by heat waves and drought in 2018.
2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather
The year 2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by greenhouse gases from human activities.
EPA Administrator Wheeler addresses global water technology leaders in Tel Aviv
U.S.
Victor Arroyo: “Future water companies should understand and adopt key innovation opportunities”
Isle is an independent technology and innovation consultancy that brings together technical and commercial specialists to facilitate relationships.
Floods: beyond rain
Not only are meteorological forecasts necessary. Knowledge of the social and economic factors that shape the human risks in floods are also essential to reduce the damage. The climate crisis poses a pressing management challenge.
ISLE at EU Water Innovation Conference 2019
The Technology Approval Group (TAG) is a collaborative forum that connects water utilities and informs participants about innovative technologies emerging in the marketplace.
Rising seas threaten low-lying coastal cities – 10% of world population
Written by Leah Lazer, research analyst for Coalition for Urban Transitions
Filtralite® at the core of biofiltration in the Putatan II drinking water treatment plant
Filtralite® is an effective and ultra-competitive solution to eliminate ammonia nitrogen from drinking water.
Utilities in Asia and Africa to improve their sustainability through Water Operators’ Partnerships
OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development) and GWOPA (the Global Water Operators Partnerships Alliance) have entered, following a first collaboration for 10 African WOPs…
“We want to become a key competitor in the Spanish concession market”
'Ensuring water abundance through efficient management'.
ACCIONA and Siemens consolidate their alliance to develop water projects
The first agreement was signed in 2018, and ACCIONA became the first company in the sector to be certified by the German company as an EPC partner for the water industry.
Extreme weather displaced 7 million people in first half of 2019
More than 10 million new internal displacements were recorded between January and June 2019, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
Climate impacts are becoming an increasingly urgent reality, says report
Global Commission on Adaptation report finds that investing $1.8 trillion globally from 2020 to 2030 in five areas of climate adaptation could yield $7.1 trillion in net benefits.
Filinvest-Hitachi inks deal to provide overall water solutions
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corporation continues to expand its stake in the utilities sector as it recently inked a joint-venture agreement with Hitachi Aqua-Tech, a subsidiary of Hitachi.