Tag: climate change

Opens market for drinking water applications Glanris has received NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification of its 901x Biocarbon by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Municipalities and manufacturers of filtration systems for potable water now gain access to...

Student teams from Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics emerge champions in climate change-themed competition by PUB  A futuristic role-playing game (RPG) where water knowledge saves the day; a stop motion animation to bring the threat of rising sea levels to life and a device that...

 Global prize fund of US$3 million to amplify impact of winners in Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools categories  With one month to go until the 6th May submissions deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact,...

It appears that more has been said than done about meeting South Africa’s water challenges; with the 2030 timeframe for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) looming, the country needs a new urgency on its water stewardship responsibilities. SRK Consulting Principal Consultant Fiona Sutton...

Facing on-going influences such as climate change, dam owners are under increasing pressure to ensure the safety of their assets. The consequences of failure are becoming more significant too, in light of factors like downstream urbanisation. With asset owners integrating new solutions...

Singapore’s reservoirs are running on empty after a prolonged dry spell lasting several months. The ever-rising sea has swallowed most of the country’s low-lying coastline. These dramatic scenarios paint a bleak future – but only if nothing is done in the global...