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The government has set out its plans for all aspects of the environment including its ambition to see ‘clean and plentiful water’ by improving at least three quarters of waters to be close to their natural state as soon as is practicable. More....
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Posted on Monday 15th January 2018
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New research published in the journal Science and led by Oxford University is highlighting the accelerating pressure on measuring, monitoring and managing water locally and globally.
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Posted on Wednesday 06th December 2017
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Reducing the risks of droughts and flooding is one of seven national priorities published on 13th October by the National Infrastructure Commission in its vision and priorities for UK infrastructure over the next 30 years. More...
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Posted on Wednesday 18th October 2017
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A new website is being developed to be the ‘go-to place’ for information on resilience in the water sector by WIF Partner, Exeter University, and they would like to hear from all those active in the UK water sector as to what needs to be on the website and how best to structure it. Whether you work for a water company, the supply chain, a research body, a regulator, an NGO, the government or any other stakeholder organisation, give them your views via this short online questionnaire - it shouldn't take more than 5mins!
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Posted on Wednesday 06th September 2017
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We are delighted to welcome The Scottish Government as WIF’s first Government Partner. They join WIF’s three regulator partners, nine water company partners, nine contractor/consultant partners and five university partners. More...
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Posted on Wednesday 28th June 2017
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New research report commissioned by the UK water industry says that UK water companies will need to significantly increase infrastructure investment - with significant implications for customers' bills.
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Posted on Wednesday 17th May 2017
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The 2017 BBI JU Call is now open to applications.
The objective of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is to implement a programme of research and innovation activities in Europe that will assess the availability of renewable biological resources that can be used for the production of bio-based materials, and on that basis support the establishment of sustainable bio-based value chains.
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Posted on Tuesday 18th April 2017
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The WWDR is an annual and thematic report that focuses on different strategic water issues each year and aims to provide decision-makers with the tools to implement sustainable use of our water resources. It also includes regional aspects, hotspots, examples and stories, making the report relevant to a broad range of readers, at different levels and in different geographical areas.
The development of the WWDR, coordinated by the World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), is a joint effort of the UN agencies and entities which make up UN-Water, working in partnership with governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.
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Posted on Tuesday 18th April 2017
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The Government has set out a cyber security strategy for the water sector summarising what water and sewerage companies need to do to reduce the risks of cyber attacks.
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Posted on Tuesday 04th April 2017
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Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has announced a new competition will allow flood defence projects around the country to apply for a share of £1 million to help protect even more homes and businesses.
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Posted on Monday 03rd April 2017
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The world’s largest competitive water market, valued at £2.4 billion, opened on 1st April, representing the biggest shake up to the UK water industry since privatisation in 1989.
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Posted on Saturday 01st April 2017
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The water industry regulator, Ofwat, needs to build the evidence base for extending competition to the household water retail market says a new draft strategic policy statement (SPS) published by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
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Posted on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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The World Economic Forum has published The Global Risks Report 2017, 12th Edition.
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is seeking expressions of interest from those interested in attending a scoping workshop in India prior to a UK-India Newton Fund call for innovative biological solutions for managing industrial waste.
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a 15 week call for evidence to provide input into the development of its National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA).
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Posted on Tuesday 24th January 2017
