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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

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:36:34 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:36:30 +0000

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.

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

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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.