Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’

• Conservation Conference in India Nov 2009

  Date: 2009.12.03 | Category: Global Water Issues, conservation | Response: 0

  Conference on Water Harvesting, storage and conservation at the Indian Institute of Technology in Uttar Pradesh, India, will focus on the technology, policy, and implementation of solutions to some of the world’s most pressing water problems. Some topics of discussion include: National policy support for planning by basin,Water harvesting for agriculture,Storm water management, Participatory water management, Water conflict and management. LINK: Water Conference

  • Groundwater recharge and remediation.

• About Planet Friendly

  Date: 2009.12.03 | Category: Canadian, Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  Planet Friendly is a unique gateway to environment, sustainability and conservation across Canada and beyond. It features a water gateway with water links, resources and organizations. LINK: Water Gateway

• Water experts outline the water challenge

  Date: 2009.12.03 | Category: Global Water Issues, World Water Conservation | Response: 0

  A short media clip featuring an assortment of water experts across the non-profit and private sectors outlining the difficulties of the water challenge, as well as the actions that can be taken to cost-effectively and sustainably close the water gap. LINK: The Water challenge

• Nile Basin Initiative

  Date: 2009.11.19 | Category: Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership initiated and led by the riparian states of the Nile River. The NBI seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security.

  Primary objectives of the NBI:
  To develop the Nile Basin water resources in a sustainable and equitable way, to ensure prosperity, security, and peace for all its peoples, To ensure efficient water management and the optimal use of the resources, To ensure cooperation and joint action between the riparian countries, seeking win-win gains, To target poverty eradication and promote economic integration, To ensure that the program results in a move from planning to action. LINK NBI

• Water Conservation Portal & Search Engine

  Date: 2009.11.18 | Category: Global Water Issues, Nonprofit Organization, conservation | Response: 0

  Recently I came across this fantastic water conservation portal and search engine which is put out by Ecological Internet, Inc., a leading ecological IT provider. This site allows individuals to access links, news, education and much more on the subject of water conservation. LINK: Water Conserve

  About: Ecological Internet is a non profit organization which specializes in the use of the Internet to achieve ecological science-based environmental conservation outcomes. Ecological Internet’s mission is to empower the global movement for environmental sustainability by providing information retrieval tools, portal services, expert analysis and action opportunities that aid in the protection of climate, forest, ocean and water ecosystems; and to commence the age of ecological sustainability and restoration. LINK Ecological Internet Home

• Water,Innovation,Technology & Sustainability Conference

  Date: 2009.11.16 | Category: Events and Conventions, Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  The 2009 WITS Conference provides a number of opportunities for its participants, including: opportunity to present your research/company technology & innovation to professionals from around the world, professional growth and development, networking with researchers and professionals from around the world. Opportunity to learn about the latest trends in water technology/innovation and sustainable strategies related to the conference topics. For a brochure and more information about the event go to LINK: WITS CONFERENCE