2008-12-10 | Seminar Report: Water & Sanitation for Developing Clean Healthy Cities
Seminar Report: Water and Sanitation for Developing Clean and Healthy Cities On November 3, 2008, SIWI held the seminar, Water and Sanitation for Developing Clean and Healthy Cities at the World Urban Forum 4 in Nanjing, China.
2008-12-10 | SIWI to participate in Third Annual WEX Exchange Summit
SIWI to Participate in Third Annual WEX Exchange Summit SIWI's Ms.
2008-12-05 | Jakob Granit to Moderate at 2009 Environmental Research Forum
Mr. Jakob Granit Mr.
2008-12-02 | 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm Makes First Announcement
First Announcement for 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm The 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 16-22, is now making its First Announcement, calling for workshop abstracts and proposals from organisations to convene a seminar or side event in 20
2008-12-02 | 2008 World Water Week Synthesis Report Now Available
2008 World Water Week Synthesis Report Now Available The 2008 World Water Week Synthesis Report is now freely available.
2008-12-02 | New Issue of Stockholm Water Front Magazine Out Now!
New Issue of Stockholm Water Front The December issue of Stockholm Water Front magazine explains the rise of "Peak Water" and its "triple green" solution; shows how to build capacity to share water and sheds light on new paths to combat growing food and
2008-11-17 | Dr. Jägerskog Joins TWM Capacity Development Workshop
Dr. Anders Jägerskog Dr.
2008-11-17 | SIWI Signs Letter of Intent with World Ocean Week
SIWI Signs Letter of Intent to Establish Relationship with World Ocean Week SIWI and the World Ocean Week in Xiamen Secretariat signed a letter of intent to establish a sister week relationship between the World Water Week and the World Ocean Week.
2008-10-30 | SIWI holds seminar at World Urban Forum 4 in Nanjing
SIWI holds seminar at World Urban Forum 4 in Nanjing Water and Sanitation Critical to Harmonious Urban Development The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) will join with global leaders and planners at the World Urban Forum 4 in Nanjing, Nov.
2008-09-25 | Final Call: 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Nomination Deadline Sept. 30, 2008
2009 Stockholm Water Prize Nomination Deadline is September 30, 2008 Any activity or actor which contributes broadly to the availability, conservation and protection of the world’s water resources, and to improved water conditions which contribute to the
2008-09-25 | Global Transboundary Water Management Training Programme Set for 2009
Global Transboundary Water Management Training Programme in Sweden, Mozambique and Swaziland SIWI and Ramboll Natura with funding from Sida, will provide a two part International Training Program in Transboundary Water Management that will take place in
2008-09-10 | Stockholm Industry Water Award Now Accepting Nominations
Stockholm Industry Water Award Now Accepting Nominations Online nomination form for the 2008 Stockholm Industry Water Award are now opened.
2008-08-22 | Water and Sanitation Looms Behind Food, Energy and Climate Crisis, Concludes World Water Week 2008
Water and Sanitation Looms Behind Food, Energy and Climate Crisis, Concludes World Water Week 2008 The World Water Week in Stockholm concluded today with 2400 scientists, leaders from governments and civil society declaring that slow progress on sanitati
2008-08-21 | Virtual Water Innovator Receives Stockholm Water Prize
Virtual Water Innovator Receives Stockholm Water Prize Stockholm, August 17, 2007 – Professor John Anthony Allan from King’s College London, a pioneer in the development of key concepts in the understanding and communication of water issues and how they
2008-08-21 | 50 Percent of Food is Wasted Causing Water, Food and Hunger Crisis
50 Percent of Food is Wasted Causing Water, Food and Hunger Crisis, Says SIWI, FAO and IWMI To meet the challenge of feeding growing populations and the global hungry, massive reductions in the amount of food wasted after production are needed.
2008-08-20 | First Water Footprint Initiative in the Plastics Industry Launched
Borealis and Uponor launch first water footprint initiative in the plastics industry Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value creating plastic solutions and Uponor, a leading supplier of plumbing and heating systems, have announced at the World W
2008-08-19 | United States Wins 2008 Stockholm Junior Water Prize
United States Wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize Joyce Chai from the United States was awarded the prestigious 2008 Stockholm Junior Water Prize tonight in a formal ceremony in the Stockholm International Fairs and Conference Center during the World Water
2008-08-14 | 2500 Top Experts to Join in Stockholm for World Water Week
Top Experts Join to Solve Growing Water Challenges At a time when billions of people live without sustainable access to safe drinking water or suffer ill health due to poor sanitation, when worsening food crisis battles bioenergy for land and water resou
2008-08-13 | Global Exhibition "Sanitation-is-dignity" in Central Stockholm Aug 16-23
Sanitation-is-dignity Adequate sanitation is a key development issue. To spread awareness during the International Year of Sanitation, SIWI hosts the global campaign exhibition “Sanitation-is-dignity” - parallel to the World Water Week in Stockholm.
2008-08-06 | Dr. Jägerskog Writes Prologue for Water Policy Journal Special Issue
Dr.
2008-07-29 | SIWI and IWA Collaborate to Improve Water Science, Practice and Policy
SIWI and IWA Strengthen Partnership Activities The International Water Association (IWA) and the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) have formalised their agreement to further develop and evolve an already strong partnership and working relati
2008-07-23 | SIWI to Host Global Exhibition "Sanitation-is-dignity" in Central Stockholm
Where Would You Hide? 2.6 Billion Toiletless 2.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation; the devasting truth that lies behind the UN declaration 2008 International Year of Sanitation.
2008-07-18 | World Water Week Final Programme Now Available!
2008 World Water Week Final Programme Now Available In the Final Programme for the 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 17-23, you can read about the over 100 plenary sessions, workshops, seminars and side events that will take place under the over
2008-07-18 | Hot Summer Reading: New Issue of Stockholm Water Front Magazine
Stockholm Water Front Magazine Summer Issue In the 2008 summer issue of the Stockholm Water Front you can read about critical and compelling water issues.
2008-07-07 | Dr. Jägerskog Attends Arab Water Academy Launch in UAE
Dr. Jägerskog Contributes to Strategic Planning Workshop for the Arab Water Academy Dr.
2008-07-04 | Swedish Water House Goes to Almedalen
Swedish Water House Takes Place at Influential Swedish Political Meeting The Swedish Water House (SWH) will be present July 7-10 at Almedalen, an annual and influencial meeting platform for politicians, press and lobbyists in Sweden.
2008-07-04 | World Water Week: Multiple Themes Covered
World Water Week to Cover Wide-Ranging Themes The 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 17-23, is the leading annual global meeting place in water and development for professionals from all over the world.
2008-06-24 | World Water Week Opening Plenary to Host Global Water Leaders
World Water Week Opening Plenary to Feature Global Water Leaders Some of the world’s top experts in water and development will participate during the Opening Plenary Day at the start of the 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm.
2008-06-23 | SIWI Exhibition at Expo Zaragoza 2008
SIWI Participates at Expo Zaragoza 2008 SIWI will be actively involved at the upcoming Expo Zaragoza 2008, an international celebration of the dynamic relationship between water and human societies.
2008-06-19 | Polish Professor Wins Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award
Polish Professor Wins 2008 Swedish Baltic Sea Award Prof. Krzysztof Edward Skóra, Director of the Hel Marine Station at the University of Gdańsk is the recipient of this year’s Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award. Prof.
2008-06-17 | Prof. Falkenmark: "Closed Basins a Blindspot"
Closed Basins - Highlighting a Blindspot From the Colorado to the Jordan to the Yellow River and the Aral Sea - the problem is growing and excuses no region.
2008-06-09 | Dr. Jägerskog Writes on 'Water and Conflicts in the Middle East'
Dr. Jägerskog Contributes to Middle East Institute Publication Viewpoints In the past half century the population of the MENA region has more than tripled, from 100 million in 1960 to 311 million people today.
2008-06-02 | Orange County Wins Stockholm Industry Water Award
Extraordinary Water Purification Technology Wins Orange County 2008 Stockholm Industry Water Award Pioneering work to develop the world’s largest water purification plant for groundwater recharge has earned the Orange County Water District and the Orange
2008-05-26 | Dr. Jagerskog Talks Politics at Transboundary Aquifer Conference in Africa
Stockholm Joint Initiative for Transboundary Groundwater Co-operation in Africa Discussed at Tripoli Conference Dr.
2008-05-18 | Anna Rengstedt Wins Swedish Junior Water Prize
Uppodling istället för nedspolning – kretsloppsanalys belönas med Svenska Juniorvattenpriset Anna Rengstedt från Framtidsskolan i Ängelholm belönas för sitt projekt ”Närsalter i kretslopp”.
2008-05-06 | WGF Report Maps Integrity in the SADC Region
WGF, Cap-Net and WaterNet Release Paper "Mapping of Integrity and Accountability in Water Activities and Relevant Capacities in the SADC Region" Anton Earle, Project Director of the SIWI Capacity Building, co-authored the UNDP Water Governance Facility a
2008-05-06 | Ms. Jaraiseh interviewed by Fokus Magazine
Ms. Jaraiseh Interviewed in Fokus Article on Middle East Water Ms. Jaraiseh of SIWI was interviewed for an article, Mellanöstern: utan vatten ignen fred, published in the Swedish Magazine, Fokus, in May.
2008-05-05 | Swedish Water House Re-Launches the International WaterTrack
Swedish Water House Re-Launches the International WaterTrack The Swedish Water House, administered by SIWI, is now re-launching the International WaterTrack.
2008-04-30 | Prof. Jan Lundqvist to SVT: Food Wastage is Water Wastage
Prof. Jan Lundqvist to SVT: Food Wastage is Water Wastage According to Prof. Jan Lundqvist of SIWI, as much as 50 percent of the food produced in the field is lost or wasted before and after it reaches the consumer.
2008-04-29 | World Water Week: 2nd Annoucement and Call for Registration
World Water Week in Stockholm: Second Annoucement & Call for Registration The 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm (August 17-23) is now making its Second Announcement and Call for Registration.
2008-04-29 | Hot Off the Press! New Issue of Water Front Magazine Out Now
New Edition of Water Front Takes on Climate Adaptation, Social Marketing, CSD-16 and More! There is a lot to see these days on the Stockholm Water Front.
2008-04-25 | Final Call! Nomination Deadline for Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award is May 5
Final Call! Nomination Deadline for Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award is May 5, 2008 The Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award recognises direct and practical initiatives that contribute to improvement in the Baltic Sea’s water quality.
2008-04-08 | Anders Berntell at "Nordic Davos"
Anders Berntell at "Nordic Davos" SIWI Director Anders Berntell is attending the first ever Nordic Globalisation Forum, hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, being held 8-9 April 2008 in Riksgränsen, Sweden.
2008-04-01 | Malin Falkenmark cited in March 2008 issue of Nature
Malin Falkenmark Cited in March 2008 Issue of Nature Prof.
2008-03-27 | Cecilia Martinsen interviewed in SVT feature on sanitation crisis
Cecilia Martinsen interviewed in SVT feature on sanitation crisis SIWI Project Director Cecilia Martinsen contributed to a Swedish Television news special on the sanitation crisis that aired March 26, 2008.
2008-03-25 | CNN International Interviews Anders Berntell and Karin Lexén
CNN International Interviews Anders Berntell and Karin Lexén On March 23, 2008 CNN international aired a special World Water Day feature.
2008-03-25 | SIWI at First African Water Week
SIWI at First African Water Week The first African Water week (AWW-1) will be held in Tunis from March 26-28 , 2008.
2008-03-25 | Anders Berntell discusses World Water Crisis with IPS News
Climate Change is Deepening the World Water Crisis As SIWI executive director Anders Berntell told IPS news, with 1 billion people worldwide lacking safe drinking water and over 2.5 billion without safe sanitation, the water services and sanitation crise
2008-03-19 | “Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize
“Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize Stockholm, March 19, 2008 – Professor John Anthony Allan from King’s College London and the School of Oriental and African Studies has been named the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
2008-03-06 | WASH Media Award Entries Due April 30
WASH Media Award Entries Due April 30 The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and SIWI are co-sponsoring the second edition of the WASH Media Award competition, to be held between July 2007 and April 2008.
2008-03-05 | Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award Now Accepting Nominations
Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award Now Accepting Nominations Nominations for the 2008 Swedish Baltic Sea Water award are now welcomed from the business, scientific and environmental communities as well as private individuals working in the Baltic Sea region.
2008-03-03 | Seminar Announcement: Corporate Ecosystem Services Review
Seminar Announcement: Corporate Ecosystem Services Review SIWI is helping to arrange a seminar in Stockholm on March 14 focusing on the World Resources Institute Corporate Ecosystem Services Review - a set of analyses and tools that enables companies to
2008-03-01 | New Article: Wake Up To Realities of River Basin Closure
New Article: Wake Up To Realities of River Basin Closure Wake Up To Realities of River Basin Closure is an article by SIWI Professor Malin Falkenmark in the March 2008 issue of the International Journal of Water Resources Development.
2008-02-22 | IWRM Course for the Mena Region Concludes
IWRM Course for the Mena Region Concludes The Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management international training programme for the MENA region concluded in Stockholm today after an intensive week.
2008-02-18 | SIWI Op-Ed Calls for Smart Climate-Water Approaches
SIWI Op-Ed Calls for Smart Climate-Water Approaches SIWI Executive Director Anders Berntell and Project Director Karin Lexén published a lead editorial in the February 18, 2008, issue of the Uppsala New Tidning.
2008-02-16 | SIWI Active at AfricaSan 2008
SIWI Active at AfricaSan 2008 Both at SIWI and across the world, the 2008 UN International Year of Sanitation will be a year of increased commitment and action on critical sanitation, health and hygiene issues.
2008-02-16 | SIWI Prof. Malin Falkenmark Writes in Science
SIWI Prof. Malin Falkenmark Writes in Science Stationarity Is Dead: Whither Water Management?, which includes co-author credits by SIWI Professor Malin Falkenmark, is in the latest issue of the respected international journal Science.
2008-02-08 | Application Period Opens for International Training Programmes
Application Period Opens for International Training Programmes The 2008 international training programme in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), to be held in Sweden and Lao PDR, is now open for applications.
2008-02-08 | SIWI Contributes to World Water Forum Development
SIWI Contributes to World Water Forum Development SIWI, through Communications Director David Trouba, participated in the continued programme development for the 5th World Water Forum to be held in Istanbul in 2009.
2008-02-02 | SIWI’s Cecilia Martinsen Speaks about Sanitation in Swedish Radio
SIWI’s Cecilia Martinsen Speaks about Sanitation in Swedish Radio SIWI’s Cecilia Martinsen discussed the global sanitation crisis in this recent interview with Radio Sweden.
2008-02-02 | Abstracts for WWW 2008 Arrive by the Hundreds
Abstracts for WWW 2008 Arrive by the Hundreds More than 500 abstracts for presentation during the 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm were received by the February 1, 2008 deadline.
2008-01-28 | SIWI’s Karin Lexén Participates in Global Public Policy Network on Water Management Meeting
SIWI’s Karin Lexén Participates in Global Public Policy Network on Water Management Meeting SIWI Project Direct Karin Lexén will be in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28-29 to participate in the regional meeting for the Global Public Policy Network on Water
2008-01-28 | SIWI Director Serves as Keynote Speaker at Singapore Conference
SIWI Director Serves as Keynote Speaker at Singapore Conference SIWI’s Executive Director Anders Berntell was the keynote speaker at the IBC Asia Second Annual Water Summit, on January 23-24, 2008.
2008-01-20 | SIWI’s Jakob Granit Contributes to UN-Water Meeting
SIWI’s Jakob Granit Contributes to UN-Water Meeting Project Director Jakob Granit represented SIWI at the 8th UN-Water Meeting, January 15-17, 2008, in Rome, Italy.
2008-01-02 | Sanitation Special Edition of the Waterfront Out Now!
Sanitation Special Edition of the Waterfront Out Now! The December issue of the SIWI quarterly publication "Water Front" is now available! This sanitation special edition features articles on diverse aspects of the sanitation challenge ranging from holis
2008-01-01 | Oceans of Opportunity: The Stockholm Junior Water Prize Experience
Oceans of Opportunity: The Stockholm Junior Water Prize Experience Watch "Oceans of Opportunity".
2008-01-01 | The WASH Media Awards – Apply Today!
The WASH Media Awards – Apply Today! The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and SIWI are co-sponsoring the second edition of the WASH Media Award competition to be held between July 2007 and April 2008.