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International Water Management Institute (IWMI) named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate

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On World Water Day, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), with headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, was named the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for their pioneering research that has served to improve agriculture water management, enhance food security, protect environmental health and alleviate poverty in developing countries. H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden will present the prize at a Royal Award Ceremony during the 2012 World Water Week in Stockholm on August 30.

Article in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 1, 2012

In Honourable Memory of the 1994 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Dr. Takeshi Kubo

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Organising a sewage system for 12 million people might sound like a life-time achievement for many, but for the late Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, Dr. Takeshi Kubo, this was only the beginning of a life-time journey, which lives on after he passed away on April 1, 2011, at the age of 91.

Article in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 2, 2011.

In Honourable Memory of the 2000 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Kader Asmal

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Many in the world associate his name with revolutionary perseverance to end Apartheid in South Africa, with grand scale reform and not least, with a charming charisma. The 2000 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, Professor Kader Asmal left the world a slightly better place, but his choices and knowledge will live on to inspire many, over many years to come.

Article in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 2, 2011.

Phosphorus: Approaching Fundamental Limits?

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Professor Stephen R. Carpenter of the University of Wisconsin-Madison was named the 2011 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for his outstanding research on lakes. In this exclusive editorial, he presents an argument for phosphorus management.

Article in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 2, 2011.

Stockholm Water Front No. 2 2011

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In this issue of the quarterly Stockholm Water Front, an exclusive editorial contribution by the Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Stephen Carpenter presents the dangers for overusing phosphorus. The Laureate says despite scientific uncertainty about reaching a stage of peak phosphorus production, humanity is definitely heading towards total exploitation of a nutrient that is extremely important for ecosystems. The issue also focuses on a range of regional and national issues, while keeping SIWIs global perspective. For example, it tackles water policy issues related to Chinas Three Gorges Dam, the birth of South Sudan in the Nile basin, and droughts in the western Brazilian Amazon Basin. The diversity of those and other contributions aims to give the reader a critical view of some of the most current issues of our day.

Next big advance will be in catastrophe resilience

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The 2011 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, Prof. Stephen R. Carpenter believes that the need to deal with large catastrophic events such as floods and droughts will make us rethink how or landscapes and institutions are built.

Stockholm Water Front No. 2 2010

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The 20th anniversary of the World Water Week in Stockholm is the main focus in this issue of Water Front Magazine. Professor Malin Falkenmark compares the outcome of the last 20 years of the week and the expectations of the coming 20 years and the importance of safe drinking water for economic and national security are highlighted, which also is the message from this years Stockholm Water Prize laureate Dr. Rita Colwell.

Do the Right Thing a Little Badly: An Interview 2008 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Prof. J.A. Allan

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On August 21, during the World Water Week in Stockholm, Professor John Anthony Allan will receive the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize from the hands of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. A powerful acknowledgement for a man who introduced a virtual water concept and whose work is helping solve conflicts over water, even in places where water is scarce and politics tense. Stockholm Water Front wanted to learn more about him, his thoughts and pathways to accomplishments during his distinguished career.

Published in Water Front Magazine No. 2 2008.

Meet the Stockholm Water Prize Laureate – Prof. Perry McCarty

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On August 16, the world-renowned environmental engineer Professor Perry L. McCarty from Stanford University, California, will receive the 2007 Stockholm Water Prize from the hands of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. In this interview, we learn more about Professor McCarty and delve deeper into the accomplishments for which he is being honoured.

Published in Water Front Magazine No. 2 2007.

Improving Water Quality Gives American the 2007 Stockholm Water Prize

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Professor Perry L. McCarty from Stanford University, California, a pioneer in the development of the understanding of biological and chemical processes for the safe supply and treatment of water, was named the 2007 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate on World Water Day, March 22.

Published in Water Front Magazine No. 1 2007.