Stockholm International Water Institute » Anders Berntell

Changing helms from Stockholm to Washington

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:14 +0000

For ten years (and a month), Mr. Anders Berntell has headed the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) as its Executive Director. On March 1, 2012 he moved on to Washington DC to become the Executive Director of 2030 Water Resources Group at the International Finance Corporation within the World Bank Group. Just before he left his central Stockholm office, he took the time to reflect on how SIWI has developed over the years.

Interview in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 1, 2012.

On the Verge of a New Water Scarcity

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:37:09 +0000

An unfortunate confusion regarding growing physical water scarcity distorts policy formulation and effective action programmes. The scale and magnitude of the challenge imply that water scarcity is everybodys business. This policy brief offers a set of distinctions and concludes with structured policy suggestions how to cope with and prevent the worsening water scarcity.

Securing Sanitation: The Compelling Case to Address the Crisis

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:35:05 +0000

Sanitation and the means to practice hygienic behaviors yield direct benefits in terms of health, education and economic productivity. Lack of access to this most basic of needs is an assault against human dignity.

This report lays out the economic case for investing in sanitation: 1.47 billion people (20% of the worlds population) stand to benefit if the target is met and the economic benefits could be as high as USD 65 billion annually.

More Nutrition Per Drop – Towards Sustainable Food Production and Consumption Patterns in a Rapidly Changing World

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:31:21 +0000

Despite laudable efforts and accomplishments in global food production, 840 million people remain undernourished. Water scarcity is a harsh reality that affects billions of people in many parts of the world. Therefore, water development and management must be addressed and changed if we are to reduce the number of undernourished people.

This Policy Brief highlight key facts, conditions and trends regarding water aspects of food production and consumption, and illustrates important policy directions for discussion in the near future.

Getting Transboundary Water Right: Theory and Practice for Effective Cooperation

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:42:25 +0000

Getting transboundary water resources management right is urgent to secure the livelihoods of billions of people and sustain the resource across the globe. This Report presents realworld experience of cooperation at international and community levels, and innovative approaches to overcome political obstacles to cooperation.