In episode 3 of the University of New South Wales Global Water Institute‘s ‘Global Water Matters‘ podcast, Gretchen Miller interviews Water Policy Group Member and Australian water policy expert, Jane Doolan. The interview provides unique insight into the past, present and future of Australia’s journey on water reform, starting with Jane’s early work in Victoria …
Supporting the water ‘step-up’
Water Policy Group will contribute to ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (Sustainable Development Goal 6) and support the newly launched Global Acceleration Framework for SDG 6 by issuing a regular Water Policy Report. The report will provide insight into the key issues and constraints facing governments in SDG …
Water Policy Group Statement on COVID-19: Governments urged to step up effort on water and sanitation
Water availability is at the core of the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is at the core of humanity’s progress. Clean water access is essential as a first line of defence to COVID-19 containment and is also key to effective treatment and recovery. Furthermore, the monitoring of sewage has emerged as a …
A boost for water policy
Water Policy Group members are pleased to announce that Mr Ravi Narayanan of India has joined the Group as its tenth member. On behalf of Water Policy Group, Mr Tony Slatyer said Mr Narayanan would bring a wealth of experience in water policy, programs and initiatives at the national and international level. “As former Chief …
Anne Castle shares insights on Colorado River
Water Policy Group member Anne Castle was recently interviewed in the University of New South Wales Global Water Institute’s latest Global Water Matters podcast, ‘Insights from the Colorado River’. With an impressive career having provided hands-on leadership across many issues in the over-allocated Colorado River Basin, Anne’s insights come from the unique perspective of someone …
A new partnership is born
Today we announce a new partnership that will connect leading water policy practitioners with an academic network working at the forefront of multidisciplinary water research. Water Policy Group (WPG) and the University of New South Wales Global Water Institute (UNSW-GWI) are pleased to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding to support and …
Mercedes Castro joins Water Policy Group
Water Policy Group members are pleased to announce that Ms Mercedes Castro Garcia has joined the Group as its ninth member. Water Policy Group is a network of recognised water sector experts with direct experience in working with water policy issues in and with governments. Members share a common goal to harness their unique skills …
Water Policy Group Statement on COVID-19: Water and Global Solidarity
Access to clean water and sanitation is essential for containment of COVID-19. Without water, hand hygiene is not possible and without water to the home, home based quarantine is not possible. Yet it has been estimated three billion people have no water service to the home, 785 million people have no access to any basic …
Water Policy Group at Budapest Water Summit
Water Policy Group has been active at Budapest Water Summit 15-17 October 2019 through participation by Tony Slatyer in a plenary session on international water architecture, a side event on science and policy, and a Corvinus University workshop on water cooperation in Central Asia. See link for further details.
Getting on Track with SDG 6 – a Role for Multilateral Processes
Policy scaffolding helps governments to move forward with the difficult decisions. Find out more from Tony Slatyer’s speech at the Sustainable Water Future Conference..