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Fixing the water system in South Africa

By: Duncan Hay on 1st Aug 2018

When we achieved democracy in South Africa, the government recognised that without effective revenue collection and allocation, the country’s aspirations as a developmental state would be severely constrained. So they went to work to ensure there was an efficient... Read more »

Categories: Africa Blog Drought River pollution uMngeni Water services

A great academic experience at the University of the West of England, Bristol

By: Rossi Taboada on 19th Jul 2018

In October 2017, the British Council and Cienciactiva – Concytec (National Council of Science, Technology and Innovation) announced the first call of the Newton-Paulet Fund ‘Researcher Links Travel Grants’ in Peru. This fund, supported by resources from the British... Read more »

Categories: Blog Climate change adaptation Peru River basins South America University of Arizona University of the West of England

Students reflect on the 2018 Insaka Research Symposium

By: Busani Masiri, Jerit Dube and Diilwe Syamuntu on 12th Jul 2018

The 2018 Insaka Research Symposium was hosted by South African National Parks (SANParks) at Mopane Camp in Kruger National Park. It was a four-day event (11–14 June 2018) focusing on the theme ‘sustaining the ecosystem service benefits from green... Read more »

Categories: Africa Blog Climate change adaptation Ecosystems Green infrastructure Monash South Africa Resilience Student scholarships

Integrated Coastal Management: Comparing the experiences of South Africa and the UK

By: Natasha Bradshaw on 4th Jul 2018

South Africa (SA) has perhaps the model legislation for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) of any country, especially compared to the United Kingdom (UK) which has no specific legal framework for ICM. However, after ten years of implementation effort, many... Read more »

Categories: Africa Blog Coast Estuary PhD University of the West of England

SuDS for SIDS: Permeable or porous pavements, perhaps?

By: Kiran Tota-Maharaj on 2nd Jul 2018

As a Caribbean native, I am fortunate to come from a region which is often associated with beauty (sun, sea and sand); home to a variety of endemic flora and fauna; a destination flocked by millions of tourists annually.... Read more »

Categories: Blog Groundwater Resilience University of the West of England Urban drainage

Insaka 2018 – reflecting forward

By: Duncan Hay on 25th Jun 2018

IWSN-linked researchers made a significant contribution to the Insaka 2018 Symposium, hosted by SANParks at the Mopani Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, from 11-14 June: Professor Bimo Nkhata (Monash South Africa) introduced the symposium theme ‘Sustaining the... Read more »

Categories: Africa Blog Monash South Africa

Shale gas: Water well spent?

By: Jenna Brown on 19th Jun 2018

In their May 2018 report on water resources in England, the Environment Agency warns that the country is facing water supply shortages by 2050 unless rapid action is taken. Population growth and climate change continue to add pressure to... Read more »

Categories: Blog Fracking Groundwater Nexus University of the West of England

IWSN at the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Conference 2018

By: Robert Varady, Sarah Ward, Rossi Taboada, Chad Staddon, and Mark Everard on 24th May 2018

Overview by Robert Varady: On 9-10 May 2018, Lloyd’s Register Foundation (the Foundation), the sponsor of the International Water Security Network (IWSN), held its second international conference. This took place at the Institution of Engineering and Technology offices in... Read more »

Categories: Blog Peru Student scholarships University of Arizona University of the West of England

National water governance: A bigger deal than drought?

By: Dr Sandile Hadebe and Mr Jon McCosh on 16th May 2018

A decade ago, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa was facing difficulties in offering basic services. Unmaintained ageing infrastructure was causing problems, with pipes either bursting or leaking severely. The country was already experiencing a water supply deficit from... Read more »

Categories: Africa Agriculture Blog Drought Resilience Water services

Reflections on the English Coastal Challenge Summit 2018

By: Natasha Bradshaw on 8th May 2018

Three coastal networks gathered at Europe House in London in April to explore common-ground and joint opportunities. The Coastal Challenge Summit was inspired by the emergence of many enthusiastic people working in and around coastal communities and the coastal... Read more »

Categories: Blog Coast University of the West of England

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