Noticias sobre United Kingdom
Winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water announced
The city of Jeddah today witnessed a landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water community.
Deal Day: A billion-riyal platform at the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference
"Deal Day" cements its position within the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference as a leading economic platform that transforms innovation into real market value exceeding 1 billion SAR, by connecting startups with investors and decision-makers from inside and outside the Kingdom.
36 innovations compete to reshape the future of water worldwide
The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) reveals finalists ahead of Award Ceremony in Jeddah.
Seeing the unseen: StormHarvester and Anglian Water advance proactive sewer management
Anglian Water’s Dynamic Sewer Visualisation (DSV) programme was launched in February 2023 with a clear objective: to prevent blockages in the sewer network from escalating into pollution or flooding incidents.
Bentley Systems announces winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Company also recognizes key projects with Founders’ Honors, the Bentley-Envision winner for infrastructure sustainability, and the 2025 Bentley Educator of the Year.
John Parry joins SJ Group as Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment
Global engineering, management and development consultancy SJ Group has welcomed the appointment of John Parry as Senior Executive Director for Water and Environment globally for SJ Group’s Infrastructure and Energy division.
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams.
IWMI apoints Henk Ovink as new Board Chair
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Henk Ovink as its incoming Chair of the Board of Governors, effective July 1, 2025.
Environment Agency launches market engagement for £81m Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has begun preliminary market engagement for a major flood alleviation project in Hebden Bridge, with the scheme estimated at £81.12 million including VAT.
STRABAG finalises €100 million acquisition of WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
STRABAG SE, the publicly listed European technology group for construction services, on 10 December 2024 had announced an agreement with the previous owner, EVN AG, to acquire WTE Wassertechnik GmbH.
WSP to acquire Ricardo, a global strategic and engineering consultancy firm
WSP Global, one of the world's leading professional services firms, announces that it has reached agreements to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ricardo plc (“Ricardo”) for 430 pence (the “Offer Price”) per share (the “Acquisition”).
Glaciers are melting faster than ever, threatening biodiversity and ecosystem stability worldwide
New analysis reveals glacier retreat will lead to loss of biodiversity as vital habitats for specialist species disappear.
Reasons for biogas optimism despite global challenges
The first four months of 2025 have been among the most turbulent in recent history in terms of global investor and market confidence.
Severn Trent awards Tetra Tech £36 million contract for water infrastructure services
Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, has been awarded a £36 million multiple-award contract by Severn Trent Water.
Veolia aims to double operating capacity by 2030
Veolia has released a press release announcing it is poised to expand its operated capacity by 2030.
WEG digital solutions ensure greater safety and operational efficiency in the UK
An aggregates industry in the United Kingdom saved over £510,000 and achieved a return on investment in just one month.
Tetra Tech secures key UK contract for stormwater management
Tetra Tech, Inc., a global leader in consulting and engineering services focused on water, the environment, and sustainable infrastructure, has been awarded a multiple-award contract by United Utilities to support stormwater and flood management efforts across the United Kingdom.
Hope for water scarcity: Saudi Arabia’s water solutions offer a path to water security
On World Water Day 2025, Saudi Arabia shares its journey from scarcity to sustainability.
A collaborative approach strengthens Sri Lanka’s groundwater conservation
UK’s Minister for Indo-Pacific launches citizen science element of Jaffna groundwater project.
Study finds climate change limits River Thames cleanup efforts by accelerating algal growth
Research taps 150-year-old data set to uncover how rising temperatures are increasing river algal growth potential despite phosphorus load decline.