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On the Water Front: Selections from the 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:53 +0000

On the Water Front vol. 3 offers a collection of innovative and important insights on that were presented at the 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm, which was held under the theme”Responding to Global Changes: Water in an Urbanised World”. This compendium is a must-read for those interested in the latest knowledge, tools and strategies to resolve the planet’s most pressing urban water challenges. Each chapter in this publication is authored by prominent and experienced colleagues from science and public policy and builds upon research presented at the 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 21-26, 2011. The texts submitted have been peer reviewed by the members of the World Water Week Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) and other colleagues who are familiar with the topics discussed in the articles in line with the procedures applied in Scientific Journals.

On the Water Front – Selections from the 2010 World Water Week in Stockholm

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:06 +0000

Each year, the World Water Week features a theme. In 2010, the theme was “Responding to Global Changes: The Water Quality Challenge – Prevention, Wise Use and Abatement”. As illustrated by the range of issues discussed in the articles in this volume, the World Water Week programme includes sessions that elaborate also on issues outside the scope of the theme.

Presentations and discussions during the World Water Week generate a remarkable level of energy and commitment. Based on the comments that we hear from participants, we are convinced that seeds are sown for improvements in water policy and management for the betterment of humankind and the life support system on which we all depend. This is a very stimulating response. However, 51 weeks will pass until the next opportunity arises in Stockholm to learn more and to inform each other about what has been achieved since last time. Together with other documentation from the World Water Week, On the Water Front provides an opportunity to recapture key features from the World Water Week throughout the year.

This edition contains a selection of articles that cover important scientific and policy issues.

On the Water Front – Selections from the 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:46:30 +0000

Together with other documentation from the World Water Week, On the Water Front provides an opportunity to recapture key features from the World Water Week throughout the year. This volume contains a selection of articles that cover important scientific and policy issues. They are written by colleagues who made presentations at workshops, seminars and plenary sessions during the World Water Week, August 16 22, 2009. With the analytical character and with appropriate illustrations and references, the texts in this publication are intended to play a role in the thinking and work of colleagues from research, governments, international, national and local organisations.
One important feature in the texts is an ambition to combine and merge new thinking, concepts and experiences with practice, in policy and in the field. The texts aim to illuminate the need for scientific findings in policy and in practice and vice versa; the need to formulate scientific enquiries and carry out scientific studies, which are relevant for policy and human endeavours.

On the Waterfront vol 3

Nora — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:24:11 +0000

Presents new thinking on cities and water presented at 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm

On the Water Front vol. 3 offers a collection of the most innovative and important insights that were presented at the 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm, which was held under the theme “Responding to Global Changes: Water in an Urbanised World”. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field and builds upon research presented at the 2011 World Water Week in Stockholm. These chapters are complemented by a case study that demonstrates the factors for success to advance green infrastructure in the city of Milwaukee in the United States and poignant reflections from UN-HABITAT on the planning and design of basic infrastructure that provide the foundation for clean, healthy development of urban centers around the world.

This compendium is a must-read for those interested in the latest knowledge, tools and strategies to resolve the planet’s most pressing urban water challenges. Download it here.

Complex connections of agriculture and water quality: Linkages of food and water security. Dr. Stephen R. Carpenter
Review of needs to better manage urban water. Dr. Blanca Jiménez-Cisneros
Groundwater use for urban development: Enhancing benefits and reducing risks. Dr. Stephen Foster and Dr. Ricardo Hirata
Innovations in sanitation for sustainable urban growth: Modernised mixtures in an East African context. Mr. Sammy Letema, Dr. Bas van Vliet and Dr. Jules van Lier
Innovations in sanitation for sustainable urban growth: Modernised mixtures in an East African context. Dr. Kala Vairavamoorthy, Mr. Seneshaw Tsegaye and Mr. Jochen Eckart
CASE STUDY – Sustaining our future with green infrastructure approaches: The Milwaukee experience. Mr. Kevin Shafer
REFLECTIONS FROM UN-HABITAT – Urban planning and design: The critical role of basic infrastructure. Dr. Joan Clos and Dr. Graham Alabaster