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“Virtual Water: Tackling the Threat to Our Planets Most Precious Resource” by Tony Allan

Nora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:53 +0000

This is a small book with a huge story. It is a book of a simple language in which complex and important thoughts are made clear. It is a very serious book which uses both wit and humour throughout. It is above all a book drawn from research and scientific discovery and yet the insights are always accessible, intelligible and except for the lively annexes, largely devoid of graphs and formulas. Tony Allan makes water issues understandable: Think of one cubic metre of water as three bathtubs.

Article from the Stockholm Water Front, issue no 4, 2011.

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

Nora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:39:42 +0000

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.

Virtual Water: Real Challenges Remain

Nora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:39:36 +0000

The concept of virtual water will continue to be relevant for a long time. Looking forward Prof. Allan, author and inventor of the concept, envisions two main directions where the improved application of the virtual water concept can head. First, a number of key communities, including the water users and policy-makers in developing economies, are yet to adopt the concept. Second, the concept has been foundational in the development of a number of rapidly evolving ideas and tools. The continuing evolution and impact of related concepts, such as the water footprint and the complex linkages between water and energy, will strongly affect the future.

Published in Water Front Magazine No.2 2008.

“Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize

Nora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:39:34 +0000

Professor John Anthony Allan from Kings Collage London and the School of Oriental and African Studies has been named the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. Professor Allan pioneered the development of key concepts in the understanding and communication of water issues and how they are linked to agriculture, climate change, economics and politics.

Published in Water Front Magazine No.1 2008.

Stockholm International Water Institute » virtual water

“Virtual Water: Tackling the Threat to Our Planets Most Precious Resource” by Tony Allan

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

Virtual Water: Real Challenges Remain

“Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize

“Virtual Water: Tackling the Threat to Our Planets Most Precious Resource” by Tony Allan