Water conservation, waste water recycling, rainwater harvesting, hydroelectric and tidal power news articles 
CIWEM secures successful ISO14001 recertification for its environmental management system
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management has successfully achieved recertification of its environmental management system (EMS) to the internationally recognised ISO14001 standard. CIWEM is one of a small number of professional bodies to operate an independently accredited EMS and the only chartered environmental body to do so. The system of continual improvement helps the Institution to reduce its environmental impacts on an ongoing basis and cut costs. In 2010 CIWEM reduced its carbon emissions by over 11% after signing up to the 10:10 initiative. At a time whe... [more]
International Water Summit launched in Abu Dhabi
The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively in january by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. “The launch of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi is a bold and clear signal that an economy based on oil is placing water at the topmost of its agenda,” said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s ... [more]
Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, continuing the rapid rate of increase experienced between 2003 and 2009. The cost of hydropower is relatively low, making it a competitive source of ren... [more]
Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focussed Water Professionals
Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be awarded the status practitioners must be able to demonstrate competence against key criteria including the ability to analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental perspective and being able to demonstrate leadership in sustainable management and development. Phillippa Pearson (Catchment Water Quality Risk Manager, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water); A... [more]
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher standards of living. Water challenges cut across boundaries and require a global response. ISO standards offer harmonized technology, terminology and b... [more]
