IWC April news & updates. No Images? Click here International WaterCentre Newsletter: April 2017Collaboration and inclusion are critical to effective monitoring and evaluation processes argues International WaterCentre Senior Project Officer Kylie Milligan in this feature on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes in the Pacific, and applying Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) theory to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.
WaterGuide - Australian Water Partnership framing paperDownload the latest AWP framing paper for the High-level Panel on Water. WaterGuide is an organising framework for improving WRM and use in response to scarcity. It provides multiple entry points for decision makers seeking to adapt proven water governance and management arrangements to their own country or sub-national context. Scholarship opportunitiesAustralia Awards Scholarships close 30 AprilIf you are considering studying the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management in 2018 and are from a participating country in the Asia-Pacific this is your final opportunity to apply for an Australia Awards scholarship. To join us in 2018 as an Australia Awards Scholar apply before 30 April 2017. IWC Master of Integrated Water Management Scholarships (Intl.) - applications open 1 May 2017The IWC Masters Scholarships are a prestigious award granted annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential as future water leaders. Three international scholarships are available to study the Master of Integrated Water Management in 2018. Applications open Monday 1 May 2017, find out more here. IWC upcoming training
Other news & resourcesDeadline extended! Submit your abstract for the 20th International RiverSymposium before 28 April 2017Do you have insights, experiences or research outcomes to share with delegates at the 20th International Riversymposium and Environmental Flows Conference? Whether you’re in science, policy, business, environment, art, communication or engineering—or something else entirely—if you’re making waves in sustainable water management, submit an abstract for the International Riversymposium 18 - 20 September in Brisbane. Abstract submissions have been extended to Thursday 28 April, 2017. ABS national urban water performance reportThe Australian Bureau of Statistics national performance report 2015–16: urban water utilities is now available to download. The report covers 182 performance indicators from 86 service providers; comprised of water utilities and councils (collectively referred to as utilities) and bulk water suppliers. Access the report here. CRC Water Sensitive Cities - latest technical reportsThe CRC for Water Sensitive Cities has a number of technical/milestone reports available to download online. Of particular note are the following recently published papers: Nonmarket valuation of water sensitive cities: current knowledge and issues: This paper presents a systematic review of the application of the economic evaluation methods that are relevant to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). Guide to promoting water sensitive behaviours: Communities have a strong role to play in the transition to water sensitive cities. There are many behaviours that communities can adopt –in the home, or in their communities – that can facilitate the diverse water sensitive outcomes. This publication provides a guide to the identification, understanding and promotion of behaviours that can promote water sensitive outcomes.
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