http://www.siwi.org Water Wise World Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:35:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-cities-food-and-environment-towards-catchment-hydrosolidarity/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-cities-food-and-environment-towards-catchment-hydrosolidarity/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:29:46 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-cities-food-and-environment-towards-catchment-hydrosolidarity/ Water is today seen as a catalyst for cooperation rather than as a cause of conflict. This report is the result of the 2001 SIWI Seminar and includes presentations and analysis about how hydrosolidarity can be approached in a realistic way for upstream and downstream stakeholders.

]]> http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-cities-food-and-environment-towards-catchment-hydrosolidarity/feed/ 0 http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-opportunity-for-development-and-co-operation-in-the-aral-sea-area/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-opportunity-for-development-and-co-operation-in-the-aral-sea-area/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:29:43 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-opportunity-for-development-and-co-operation-in-the-aral-sea-area/ Co-convened by the Swedish section of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and the Stockholm International Water Institute, this seminar held in August 2000 presented ongoing framework programs, research work and future-looking methodologies to reach water security in the Aral Sea region.

]]> http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-opportunity-for-development-and-co-operation-in-the-aral-sea-area/feed/ 0 http://www.siwi.org/publication/sustainable-development-and-water-security-in-the-lake-victoria-basin/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/sustainable-development-and-water-security-in-the-lake-victoria-basin/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:29:33 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/sustainable-development-and-water-security-in-the-lake-victoria-basin/ At a seminar during the 2001 World Water Week, experts from the Baltic Sea and Lake Victoria regions presented case studies and updates on the ongoing collaborative effort to share expertise and knowledge between the two regions. The outcome of the seminar debate where that education and competence building is essential for all stakeholders involved in the development process, as well as the importance of NGO’s as they provide important feedback.

]]> http://www.siwi.org/publication/sustainable-development-and-water-security-in-the-lake-victoria-basin/feed/ 0 http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-and-development-in-developing-countries/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-and-development-in-developing-countries/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:27:20 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-and-development-in-developing-countries/ This report offered the European Parliament background information and recommendations for formulating long term strategies and short term policies to aid developing countries to prepare and implement policies. The key message is that policy and strategy must be possible to translate into feasible programmes and projects that can be executed and lead to efficient, equitable and ecologically sound water resources management.

]]> http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-and-development-in-developing-countries/feed/ 0 http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-the-21st-century-roles-responsibilities-and-opportunities-for-industry/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-the-21st-century-roles-responsibilities-and-opportunities-for-industry/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:27:17 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-the-21st-century-roles-responsibilities-and-opportunities-for-industry/ The 2000 Founders Seminar focused on how different branches of industry can contribute to avoid undermining and create sustainability in water. The key message was that Sustainability is good business and that business now must pay attention to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

]]> http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-security-for-the-21st-century-roles-responsibilities-and-opportunities-for-industry/feed/ 0 http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-treatment-needs-for-expanded-use-and-improved-efficiency/ http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-treatment-needs-for-expanded-use-and-improved-efficiency/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:26:05 +0000 admin http://www.siwi.org/publication/water-treatment-needs-for-expanded-use-and-improved-efficiency/ This report is based on the 1999 Founders Seminar, where key experts discussed the challenges and opportunities facing individuals, organisations and companies involved in water supply and sanitation.

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