World Water Week 2009
World Water Week (http://www.worldwaterweek.org), 16-22 August, 2009, is an annual forum which provides an
opportunity for the exchange of views and greater scientific
understanding of the issues within global water and water-related
challenges. The forum highlights the present and future challenges, policies, initiatives, research, best practices and developments that have the potential to shape the future of water. It also focuses on practical thinking and new approaches to dealing with water-related challenges and their impact on the world’s environment, health, and economic development.
This year the forum is being held at Stockholm International Fairs, Sweden and explores the following water issues:
- Challenges with global water, and its interconnectedness with society, the environment and the economic development;
- Building and fostering alliances and partnerships;
- Best practices, ground-breaking research, and innovative policies and
- Global, national and regional commitments, decisions and the implementation of actions.
World Water Week is an opportunity to stimulate information flow for
greater scientific understanding, decision-making and strategy
development.
As part of Article 13’s values and principles, we
regularly demonstrate advocacy and support for the protection of water
resources and equal access to safe and hygienic water supply. As part
of Article 13’s UN Global Compact (UNGC) commitment
this year we are specifically incorporating water into our efforts to
apply the precautionary approach to environmental challenges (Principle 8).
At
Article 13 we are continually looking for practical ways to use
sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies and innovation to
improve and tackle water consumption as a major business and social
issue, both internally and amongst our wider networks.
Article 13 resources:
Tackling water consumption as a core business issue http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1239
World Water Day report
http://www.article13.com/UNGC/World%20Water%20Day%20report_23.03.09.pdf
The elements water
http://www.article13.com/A13_VintageSelection.asp#lst_The_elements_-_water
Article 13 case examples:
- BAA – Water management at Terminal 5: http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1364
- AWG – RiverCare community water conservation programme: http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1314
- United Utilities – Multi-partner sustainable water catchment management programme:
http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1360
For information on how Article 13 can assist you in auditing your company’s water management practices,
Developing
water action plans, and reducing your business’s water use and related
impacts on the environment, contact Fiona Banyard on 0208 840 4450 or
mail fionab@article13.com
Tags: resource management, water