IWC September news & updates No Images? Click here International WaterCentre Newsletter: September 2017“Rivers are the arteries of our planet.” As we discussed earlier this year, demand for clean fresh water continues to grow, and water security and how water is currently managed concerns all areas of society. Water user groups are increasingly reflecting on how our rivers are being managed and whether all groups are being responsible water stewards. Read more here.
IWC signs MOU with Manila WaterThe IWC has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Manila Water in the Philippines and the UQ Advance Water Management Centre to establish a partnership program aimed at addressing water security in the region. From the IWC Alumni NetworkMeet the 2017 Emerging River Professional Award winnerLauren Zielinski has been presented the 2017 Emerging River Professional Award at Riverprize Gala Dinner in Brisbane on 19 September for her outstanding work in creating a monitoring and adaptive management framework for environmental flows. AWA: "Australia must change its approach to the SDGs"Australia’s approach to meeting the United Nation’s SDGs requires a significant shift in government mindset, according to 2017 MIWM Scholarship recipient & Australian Water Association Young Water Professional of the Year Kathryn Silvester. Kini interview: Partnerships for improved development & women in waterListen to the latest Kini Water Interview with Pritha Hariram, the International Water Association's Program Manager for the Water and Sanitation Services program. Education scholarship opportunitiesIWC Master of Integrated Water Management Scholarships open for AU/NZ water professionals!The IWC Masters Scholarships are a prestigious award granted annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential as future water leaders. Two scholarships are available to Australian/New Zealand water professionals wishing to study the Master of Integrated Water Management in 2018. Applications close 1 November 2017, find out more and apply here. 2018 Online Training: Register your interestInterested in joining us for online training in 2018? We are finalising our training calendar for next year, if you would like to receive updates on training and our calendar when it becomes available register your interest for 2018. Other news & resourcesRegister for the World Toilet Summit 2017The World Toilet Summit is a unique global event that brings together various sanitation stakeholders to collaborate on innovative inventions, projects and products in the sanitation sector. Keynote speakers and event program are now available, for more information and to register visit the Australian Water Association website. King Hassan II Great World Water Prize - applications openJointly established by the Kingdom of Morocco and the World Water Council, this Prize pays tribute to the memory of His Majesty the late King Hassan II, and to his strategic vision for His country's sustainable integrated water resources management in addressing the Kingdom's water security. The Prize is awarded every three years on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the World Water Forum. Nominations for the award close 30 November, find out more and nominate here.
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