Valuing the benefits of Nature-based Solutions for integrated urban flood management in Asia
The Australian Water Partnership is supporting a new initiative as part of its Australia-Mekong Water Facility to identify, evaluate and realise the benefits associated with Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for integrated urban flood management in the Mekong region. NbS are increasingly being integrated into urban planning to provide more cost-effective and flexible approaches to addressing the […]
Continue readingApplying consumption-based water management to achieve real water savings for China
The China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR) is working with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to produce a regional study, with technical and policy guidelines for consumption-based water management. Consumption-based water management has been pioneered in China in Turpan (semi-arid Xinjiang) and in the water-stressed Hai river […]
Continue readingKunshan Government offers cash incentives for water stewardship
In a milestone step for corporate water stewardship, a municipal government in China has recently announced a financial incentive for companies to become certified by a standard set by the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Asia-Pacific. On 26 March, the Kunshan Government announced it would offer RMB100,000 (AU$20,000) to those that meet the requirements needed […]
Continue readingStop asking why agriculture professionals do not show up at water conferences
Listen to Huw’s insightful interview on valuing water as a framework for identifying water management priorities.
Continue readingWater policy and how people are interacting with water
Listen to Huw’s insightful interview on valuing water as a framework for identifying water management priorities.
Continue readingMutual respect and listening
Listen to Huw’s insightful interview on valuing water as a framework for identifying water management priorities.
Continue readingInterests around improving water management
Listen to Huw’s insightful interview on valuing water as a framework for identifying water management priorities.
Continue readingSurface water quality in the Asia Pacific
In an interview, Huw Pohlner discussed the critical importance of addressing surface water quality for human and ecosystem health in China and the Asia Pacific — as ambient water quality. This article examines the current state of water quality is throughout the Asia Pacific region and touches on some of the solutions that are being implemented. Water […]
Continue readingAny knowledge exchange does need to be an exchange
Listen to Huw’s insightful interview on lasting, meaningful connections and knowledge sharing between Chinese and Australian water professionals.
Continue readingChallenges are very different in different political systems
Listen to Huw’s interview on valuing water as a framework for identifying water management priorities.
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