IWC February news & updates. No Images? Click here International WaterCentre Newsletter: February 2017Women and WASH: Why we can't achieve equality without inclusively managed WASHIn the lead up to International Women’s Day, 8 March 2017, we look at the important role water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) plays in achieving gender equality, and why we need women to participate in the planning and management of WASH systems to achieve universal access.
IWC current opportunitiesEducation Marketing and Communications OfficerWe have a unique opportunity for a marketing and communications extraordinaire to join our high-energy, passion-driven education team to engage with water professionals both within Australia and internationally as they take the next step in their learning and development. Apply now! Partner resources & newsWater: It's Not a Privilege - World Science Festival BrisbaneJoin Griffith University Professors Poh-Ling Tan (IWC Professor for Water Law and Governance) and Stuart Bunn (Director of Australian Rivers Institute) along with other global H20 experts this World Water Day (22 March) for an engaging discussion on whether transformative technologies, data analytics and engineering innovations can democratise access to water and make universal access a reality. Register now. CRCWSC: Framework for urban wetland managementThe expansion of cities puts pressure on surrounding ecosystems – and Perth’s diverse but declining wetland environments are a prime example. But how can those involved in water management work jointly to mitigate impacts? Amar Nanda shares the outcomes of a recent CRCWSC stakeholder workshop that brought together researchers, managers, and community to identify – step-by-step – better ways to manage wetlands for resilience to drought. Read feature. Survey on opportunities and barriers for distributed energy resource development at water and wastewater utilitiesDo you work for a water or wastewater utility? The University of Queensland Australia, in partnership with Conrad Research Associates, The National Renewable Energy Lab, Policy Navigation, industry partners and others, are undertaking a study to understand and improve integration of distributed energy into water and wastewater utilities. Find out more and take the survey.
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