June 26, 2008
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter June 26, 2008 |
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ADB President outlines US$20bn water agenda for Asia-Pacific region
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda has unveiled a seven-point agenda to prioritize water investments in the Asia-Pacific region and said that the institution is committed to helping countries in the region boost new water investments to US$20 billion to improve water security. Speaking in Singapore at a summit of regional water leaders, Mr. Kuroda called the needs and opportunities to improve water services in Asia and the Pacific immense, and said that there is a huge dividend from working in partnerships to deliver tangible results that draw on the region’s knowledge ... |
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AUS$8.6m for research on ‘win-win’ water use
The Rudd Government has provided AUS$8.6 million for a new research project into how changed farming practices can simultaneously improve water use and productivity, while delivering better environmental outcomes. “The Farms, Rivers and Markets Project will develop a ‘how to’ guide for farmers to integrate their farm water needs with broader environmental needs,” Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said. “This project will involve farm-scale demonstrations exploring how the latest technology in water measurement and management, combined with better use of water markets, ... |
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