Opinion Pieces

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

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

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

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

March 19, 2013
Changing social attitudes towards water use and conservation is the most important one.… Read More

March 7, 2013
Which instruments encompass the toolkit of a successful policy-maker? Citing the example of Singapore, Asit Biswas and Julian Kirchherr argue that the potential of awareness campaigns is neglected by many governments around the world. A re-appreciation of this supposedly “propagandistic” policy tool is overdue.… Read More

March 4, 2013
The Kishanganga dispute is the symptom of a fraying Indus Waters Treaty.… Read More

March 3, 2013
Despite its extraordinary economic growth in the past three decades, China has not made commensurate progress in planning and managing its water resources.… Read More