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[#SIWW2024 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧] 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟓: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬   📅 18 June 2024 (Tuesday) 🕛 2:00pm – 5:00pm   Water scarcity is not unique in large parts of the world, and utilities for many decades have adapted successfully with having minimal water resources. In recent years there has been a paradigm shift with climate change and increasing population. Wetter areas where there has never been a water scarcity problem for nearly a century are faced with changing to alternative sources. For many of the utilities they have no experience in how to treat these sources and how to integrate these sources into their existing system. There are globally many successful examples of how utilities and experts have found creative solutions to deal with water scarcity and this workshop will focus on these valuable lessons.   𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 💧 Jonathan Clement, CTO, Advanced Water Treatment, Ramboll 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲   💧 René Hoeijmakers, Global Division Director, Ramboll 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 – 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏 💧 Adrian Marsden, Associate Director, Arup 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 💧 Chris Rockey, Head of Water Quality, South West Water 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 💧 Adel H Hagekhalil, PE, BCEE, WEF FELLOW, General Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 💧 Bernard Koh, Assistant Chief Executive, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐬   Workshop will then break into an interaction segment with the presenters, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jonathan Clement with panellists including:   💧 Doeke Schippers, Leading Professional, Vitens 💧 Wong Yan-lok, Roger, Director of Water Supplies, Water Supplies Department (Hong Kong)   🌟 Register for SIWW2024 now! https://lnkd.in/gfhtXBCm   🌟 Access the SIWW2024 Water Convention Advance Programme here: https://lnkd.in/gkXiYMPY

Amsterdam International Water Week (AIWW) Meet my colleagues at Aquatech (booth 07.432) and AIWW for round table discussions, presentations and workshops 6-9 Nov. See program in link. ROUNDTABLE Bridging the gap: Connecting finance to nature based solutions WORKSHOP Taping into change: Corporate Water Stewardship as an accelerator for the water transition PRESENTATION Climate Labeling; quantifying economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change through the use of climate labels for resilient and climate adaptive urban planning WORKSHOP Finance Nature Based Solutions – The power of blue finance for nature-based solutions WORKSHOP Resilience / Reuse – Aquaconnect – how to shape the transformation from a water-discharging to a water-retaining Netherlands to combat fresh water shortage in all sectors PRESENTATION Resource Recovery – VRA Hydro Resource Optimasation Model

#HighlyCited Paper of #Water Objectives, Keys and Results in the #WaterNetworks to Reach the Sustainable Development Goals by Angel Valentin Mercedes Garcia, Petra Amparo López-Jiménez, et al. Read and Download for free at: https://lnkd.in/gE9C7RUw #waternetworks #sustainability #energyrecovery

💧 As we look ahead to #COP28, #watersecurity will continue to be top of the agenda. One #naturebased approach gaining real momentum is the construction of 🏙 #spongecities, "designed to naturally absorb, clean, and use rainfall in an efficient and sustainable manner, much like a sponge. This is achieved through the use of #permeable surfaces and #greeninfrastructure, which reduce runoff, increase water retention, and allow for natural filtration and #groundwater recharge.” “This is a forward-thinking solution to #urbanplanning and #stormwatermanagement that tackles the challenges posed by #urbanization and #climatechange. The aim is to create a sustainable urban #watermanagement system that reduces #runoff, improves #waterquality, and increases #greenspaces, promoting a resilient and livable environment. By utilizing #technology such as permeable roads and pavements, honeycomb water storage, rain gardens, and groundwater recharging, Sponge Cities implement integrated stormwater management to mimic the natural water cycle.” Thought-provoking interview with Chandra Dake, FCMA, CGMA, CEO of Dake Rechsand in CPI Trade Media by Jason S Saundalkar. Read more at the link below to learn more about Sponge Cities and the work being done to advance #watersustainability. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dhhfgGsM

In a world grappling with the effects of climate change, Israel's national water utility, Mekorot, emerges as a trailblazer in securing a sustainable water future. In our latest water utility leader interview, MEKOROT®’s CEO Amit Lang, shares insights into the utility's pioneering efforts, the role of digitalization and its success in driving innovation in the water sector. https://rai.eu/473LBtc #Water#AI#Digitalisation#utilities

Advocating for Nature-Based Solutions to Address Water Security. Jason Saundalkar speaks to Dake Rechsand CEO, Chandra Dake, about regional water security challenges, the impact of COP28 on water sustainability and game-changing nature-based solutions. #uae #cop28uae #cop28 #desalination #sustainability #watersecurity https://lnkd.in/dxsaDdt6

Here at The Adecco Group UK & Ireland, our Environment Committee is made up of colleagues dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and leading the way to Net Zero ✔️ 💡 Our colleagues in our Energy sub-committee educate us on ways in which we can all support and they have been busy this year, these are just some of the projects they've undertaken 💚 Project to install energy efficient LED lighting in all our offices and at large sites Gathering an Energy efficiency grading for all our properties Tracking energy consumption at our sites to more effectively focus our efforts on reducing consumption Providing colleagues with advice on Energy saving methods Want to find out more? Look out for our whitepaper, coming soon..... #LifeAtTAG #SustainableBusiness #ZeroEmissions #ZeroEmissionsDay #ZeroEmissionsDay2023 #EnergySaving #RenewableEnergy #LifeAtTAG  #environment #environmental #EnvironmentCommittee #sustainability #climatechange #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #BeTheChange #SustainabilityInBusiness #Recycling #GreenFuture

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🌊 Embracing Integrated Water Resources Management for a Sustainable Future 🌱 As we face ever-increasing challenges related to water scarcity, pollution, and climate change, it becomes evident that a comprehensive and holistic approach to water management is crucial. Today, I'd like to shed light on the importance of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and how it plays a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for our planet. 🌍 What is Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)? IWRM is an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of water resources and aims to balance the social, economic, and environmental needs of various stakeholders. It seeks to manage water resources in a way that ensures their long-term sustainability while meeting the needs of current and future generations. 📚 Key Principles of IWRM: 1️⃣ Governance and Stakeholder Involvement: IWRM promotes inclusive decision-making processes that involve all relevant stakeholders, including governments, communities, industries, and environmental organizations. Collaboration and transparency are essential to finding equitable solutions. 2️⃣ Sustainability and Adaptability: This approach emphasizes the importance of using water resources in a sustainable manner, considering the impacts of climate change and fostering adaptive strategies to cope with uncertain future conditions. 3️⃣ Water Quality and Ecosystem Conservation: IWRM recognizes that water quality is as crucial as water quantity. Protecting ecosystems and ensuring water quality are vital for both human well-being and the environment. 4️⃣ Integration of Water and Land Management: Recognizing the strong link between water and land resources, IWRM encourages integrated planning and management of these interconnected systems. 5️⃣ Economic Efficiency: IWRM advocates for economically efficient practices, ensuring that the costs of water-related projects are balanced with the benefits they bring to society and the environment. 💡 The Benefits of IWRM: By adopting IWRM principles, we can achieve several benefits: 1️⃣ Water Security: Ensuring a stable and reliable water supply for all, even during periods of drought or increased demand. 2️⃣ Climate Resilience: Building resilience against the impacts of climate change by incorporating adaptation measures in water management strategies. 3️⃣ Ecosystem Preservation: Protecting aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity, which are critical for maintaining ecological balance. 4️⃣Social Equity: Addressing the needs of marginalized communities and promoting equitable access to water resources. 5️⃣ Sustainable Development: Fostering economic development while safeguarding water resources for future generations. #WaterResourcesManagement #IWRM #Sustainability #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #EcosystemConservation #SustainableDevelopment #TogetherForChange