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Australia’s commitments to the UN 2023 Water Action Agenda
Australia has joined countries around the world in attending the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference in New York this week. As the first UN water conference in almost…
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Progressing water reform in Vietnam
Vietnam is faced with many challenges in providing its people with water security including managing the risks to water such as pollution, climate change, and over…
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Young Water Professionals program a success in India
Twenty young water professionals recently completed a year-long program to enhance their planning, design, implementation and management of projects and initiatives. The innovative training program was led by…
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Water warnings – Mitigating the effects of flash flooding in Pacific Island communities
When we think about the impacts of climate change on Pacific Island countries, sea level rise often springs to mind. And while this is a very real phenomenon receiving…
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Call for proposals: Technical support to the FAO Asia Pacific Water Scarcity Program
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2023, 5.00PM (AEDT) Activity Background The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) is seeking to appoint an Australian Partner to lead a team of Australian and local experts…
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Climate risk and water security – how can development partnerships support local responses?
Across Australia and the Indo-Pacific, climate change impacts are being experienced through the…
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Water Operators Partnership supports Nepalese families to access clean water
Imagine only having access to water which has been contaminated by leaky pipes. On top of this, your access to water is limited to only four hours each…
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Supporting the transition to renewable energy in the Himalayas
Hydropower is rapidly expanding in the Himalayan region of South Asia, with the International Energy Agency projecting that India’s installed hydropower will more than double between 2021 and…
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Integrated River Basin Management: Towards a deeper, holistic understanding of related concepts, tools, and opportunities
An integrated approach to managing water resources Understanding upstream–downstream linkages – whether it be in the context of natural processes or socio-ecological landscapes – is vital to ensuring effective water resources…
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Lao Department of Water Resources staff visit South Australia for training in groundwater
In a recent visit to Australia by the Lao PDR Department of Water Resources (DWR), staff travelled to Adelaide for practical training in groundwater science and management. Groundwater use in…
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