May 2, 2013
The University of Waterloo’s Water Institute held its annual symposium Thursday to share research conducted at UW and around the world. Among the speakers was Dr. Asit K. Biswas, one of the world’s leading authorities on water management.… Read More
By Asit K. Biswas and Julian Kirchherr, 2013. Discussion Paper 1318, Global Water Forum, Canberra, Australia.… Read More
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
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
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
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
By Cecilia Tortajada, Yugal Joshi and Asit K. Biswas, 2013, Routledge, London, 286 pages.… Read More
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
Edited by Cecilia Tortajada, 2013, Routledge, London, 214 pages.… Read More
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