Twenty Years of Dogma
May 2, 2013
Some of the world’s best water companies are public – and so are some of the worst. The public-private debate is driven by ideology and emotion, not by sane reasoning.… Read More
The Singapore water story: A journey towards self-sufficiency and sustainable development
April 22, 2013
Singapore’s journey from time of the independence in 1965 is an outstanding example that pragmatic policies, clear visions, long-term planning, forward-looking strategies, political will can result in strong foundations for sustainable development.… Read More
Urban pipe dreams
April 10, 2013
Urban water services in India have steadily deteriorated. Today, one would be hard pressed to find a single city where people can drink water straight from the tap without any health concerns.… Read More
Water management isn’t rocket science
April 1, 2013
For Professor Asit K. Biswas, talks on global water crisis or “war over water” are just rhetoric. He believes that the water problems can be solved.… Read More
Shale gas: Black hole for water
March 29, 2013
Is shale gas’ ecological footprint really favorable? Asit Biswas and Julian Kirchherr argue that its exploitation requires and pollutes massive amounts of water. New and more rigid regulations are needed to preserve America’s water resources.… Read More
Roles of water in India’s development
March 22, 2013
If India continues with its present water and development policies, the country will face an unprecedented water crisis around 2025 the magnitude and extent of which no other earlier generation had to face. … Read More
When political vision flows clear
March 22, 2013
Singapore has not been wedded to one alternative, but to the alternative or sets of alternatives that prove to be the most suitable ones.… Read More
Water quality: An ignored global crisis
March 21, 2013
As we mark World Water Day on March 22, it is appropriate to reflect on why a critical problem such as water pollution has disappeared from the global agenda and what that means for our future.… Read More
A Holistic Approach to Water Management: The Singapore Water Story Book
Cecilia Tortajada, Yugal Kishore Joshi and Asit K. Biswas, Routledge, London, 2013, 286 pages.… Read More
Water in Singapore: the challenges ahead
March 19, 2013
Changing social attitudes towards water use and conservation is the most important one.… Read More