December 1, 2006
The main water problem facing India is how best to manage the country’s available water resources efficiently and equitably so that its economic development continues, along with poverty alleviation and environmental conservation.… Read More
A través de la historia, el agua se ha considerado un ingrediente esencial para la supervivencia y el desarrollo humanos. Hace más de dos milenios y medio, el filósofo griego Tales de Mileto dijo: «Lo mejor de todo es el agua». A pesar de que el mundo ha cambiado radicalmente desde la época de Tales, el hecho es que la supervivencia humana continúa dependiendo del recurso agua. … Read More
October 15, 2006
Professor Biswas is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize for his outstanding and multi-faceted contributions to global water resource issues, including research, education and awareness, water management, human and international relations in both developed and developing countries… Read More
Professor Biswas is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize for his outstanding and multi-faceted contributions to global water resource issues, including research, education and awareness, water management, human and international relations in both developed and developing countries.… Read More
August 22, 2006
An exciting and impassioned Opening Session took place on Monday. H.R.H. The Prince of Orange, Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Asit Biswas and Swedish Minister for International Development Carin Jämtin welcomed, challenged and inspired the more than 1,000 audience members.… Read More
July-August, 2006
The history of water development is littered with examples of foreign consultants who come to developing countries with limited knowledge of their climatic conditions, social and cultural habits, institutional and management capacities, and environmental situations.… Read More
July 2006
Prof Asit K. Biswas will be awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize during World Water Week. He has been described in the Citation as a “science-driven water advocate”, who has been willing throughout his career to “challenge the status quo”. H&D asked him to share his views on some critical current water issues.… Read More
June, 2006
An interview with Prof. Asit K. Biswas.… Read More
June 10, 2006
On the eve of this year’s Water Week, Stockholm Water Front took time out to ask the distinguished professor several questions and gain ever greater insight on this great man.… Read More
May 10, 2006
Professor Asit K. Biswas, a tireless water proponent who constantly challenges the “status quo” and who helped foster a critical re-think among United Nations agencies, national governments, and others how to improve delivery of water and sanitation services and management, is the 2006 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.… Read More