Global Water Change: The State Of The U.S. Water Industry Black & Veatch
The Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: U.S. Water Industry report identifies key issues facing water utilities. These include: ongoing concerns with utility financial conditions; growing water scarcity and water supply challenges; and the need for greater customer education regarding the value of water and cost of providing safe and reliable water services. The report also examines advances in water smart grid technologies, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and the use of best practice asset management frameworks to help utilities overcome gaps in financing, water supply and customer awareness or engagement.
Rethinking water storage for agricultural adaptation to climate change in sub Saharan Africa.
Dr. Matthew McCartney and Dr. Irit Eguavoen
Tropentag Conference on International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development
Tropentag ,Zürich, 16 September 2010
November 17th 2015, 11:00 – 12:30 – An outline summary of potential use cases to demonstrate the functionality of the prototype of resilience.io. The cases outlined at this meeting are based on inputs given by the GTG at the September meeting. Use-case development will be collaborative with the GTG and the final selection of use cases will take place in January 2016.
Presented by Dr. Karen Villholth of IWMI at the International Forum on Solar Technologies for Small-Scale Agriculture and Water Management on April 13, 2018 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The presentation draws on groundwater research done in Africa, including the article "Mapping irrigation potential from renewable groundwater in Africa – a quantitative hydrological approach:" https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/58399
September 10th 2015, 10:00 – 11:30 – The development of WASH use case studies to simulate in the model – GTG Webinar. We will also discuss sets of technology and policy options that are to be investigated as well as anticipated population and economic development scenarios and their impacts on the WASH sector. The initial use cases will be presented by Rembrandt Koppelaar with interactive input and discussion by GTG members. Thereafter GTG will be asked to provide own use cases.
Global Water Change: The State Of The U.S. Water Industry Black & Veatch
The Black & Veatch Strategic Directions: U.S. Water Industry report identifies key issues facing water utilities. These include: ongoing concerns with utility financial conditions; growing water scarcity and water supply challenges; and the need for greater customer education regarding the value of water and cost of providing safe and reliable water services. The report also examines advances in water smart grid technologies, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and the use of best practice asset management frameworks to help utilities overcome gaps in financing, water supply and customer awareness or engagement.
Rethinking water storage for agricultural adaptation to climate change in sub Saharan Africa.
Dr. Matthew McCartney and Dr. Irit Eguavoen
Tropentag Conference on International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development
Tropentag ,Zürich, 16 September 2010
November 17th 2015, 11:00 – 12:30 – An outline summary of potential use cases to demonstrate the functionality of the prototype of resilience.io. The cases outlined at this meeting are based on inputs given by the GTG at the September meeting. Use-case development will be collaborative with the GTG and the final selection of use cases will take place in January 2016.
Presented by Dr. Karen Villholth of IWMI at the International Forum on Solar Technologies for Small-Scale Agriculture and Water Management on April 13, 2018 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The presentation draws on groundwater research done in Africa, including the article "Mapping irrigation potential from renewable groundwater in Africa – a quantitative hydrological approach:" https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/58399
September 10th 2015, 10:00 – 11:30 – The development of WASH use case studies to simulate in the model – GTG Webinar. We will also discuss sets of technology and policy options that are to be investigated as well as anticipated population and economic development scenarios and their impacts on the WASH sector. The initial use cases will be presented by Rembrandt Koppelaar with interactive input and discussion by GTG members. Thereafter GTG will be asked to provide own use cases.
Methods and tools for adaptation appraisal in agriculture and assessing crop ...NAP Events
Presented by: Claudius Caezar Gabinete
3.1 Technical guidance on NAPs
The session will take the participants through the technical guidance for NAPs, including: NAP guidelines, guiding principles for adaptation under the Convention, and subsequent products developed by the LEG such as the sample NAP process. It will further look detailed aspects on undertaking assessments by going through best available methods and tools for assessing for assessing crop production as an example. Countries will further provide practical experiences in applying the guidance in the formulation of their NAPs.
Criteria, Minimum Score, Funding DecisionsClean Water
Overview of CWMTF criteria and scoring, use of score in funding recommendations and decisions, observations of current process and potential changes to current process
Presented in June, 2008 at two workshops entitled Tools and Techniques for Meeting Your Water Use Efficiency Goals. Presentation makes a case for conserving water resources, discusses methods for estimating the cost and savings for various conservation measures, and provides resources for the audience to reference in their evaluation efforts.
Presented in June, 2008 at two workshops entitled Tools and Techniques for Meeting Your Water Use Efficiency Goals. Presentation makes a case for conserving water resources, discusses methods for estimating the cost and savings for various conservation measures, and provides resources for the audience to reference in their evaluation efforts.
Water Quality Trading for Temperature & Nutrient Compliance: A Turn-key SolutionThe Freshwater Trust
Natural solutions to watershed restoration and improved water quality can be a viable option for regulated entities such as wastewater treatment plants that have new limits on discharge for temperature, phosphorus or nitrogen. A well-designed water quality trading program can help the entities meet compliance obligations.
Drinking Water Systems management perceptions, priorities, and expectations: ...AngelosAlamanos
Drinking Water Systems management perceptions, priorities, and expectations - using Multicriteria Analysis (AHP) to compare water consumption factors effect and water conservation measures perception to 2 sample groups: A Water Utility and its customers (i.e. decision-makers and stakeholders). Perceptions, priorities, and expectations are compared, while willingness to pay (WTP) is also explored for water services improvements.
Education, awareness, and healthy initiatives to increase action are required, so the concept of Water Stewardship is examined (international practices review). Finally, a novel way is suggested to assess Water Stewardship Standards.
Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility StudyJeffrey Riegle
This is the finding report that our team created for the Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility Study. It looked at three different technologies: Incineration, Plasma Gasification, and Anaerobic Digestion. Lots of good information, and more backup can be found in the report.
Provided technical input, peer review, environmental, and project oversight for a feasibility study to evaluate incineration, plasma gasification, and anaerobic digestion as waste to energy technologies on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Each technology was evaluated for technical feasibility with the current waste stream at KAB, potential energy generation and uses, cost and payback, and potential environmental issues.
Based on this evaluation, a Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Assessment Report was prepared for KAB. This report discusses the feasibility of each of these waste-to-energy technologies, evaluates environmental permitting issues for each technology, recommends uses for generated energy (electricity, steam, etc.), and discusses life cycle costs and payback. Recommendations were made regarding the preferred waste-to-energy technology for implementation at KAB.
Dr Steve Allen, Sustain Ltd and Dr Marcelle McManus of the University of Bath set out the thinking and research behind conducting Life Cycle Assessment and the business benefits of carrying it out.
Setting Priorities for Improved Environmental ManagementIwl Pcu
Use of cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis, and multi-criteria analysis. Setting priorities for environmental management.
John A. Dixon (johnkailua@aol.com)
The World Bank Institute
Morteza Rahmatian (mrahmatian@fullerton.edu)
California State University, Fullerton
The project involves finding the intersection between major global economic and social challenges and business’s unique ability to resolve them. It is about creating value – value that endures -- through an interconnected system of stakeholders where business takes the lead
FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEM AS A MECHANISM FOR SU...Jonah Kiprop
FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEM AS A MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCED FOOD PRODUCTION IN KERIO VALLEY BASIN KENYA
Methods and tools for adaptation appraisal in agriculture and assessing crop ...NAP Events
Presented by: Claudius Caezar Gabinete
3.1 Technical guidance on NAPs
The session will take the participants through the technical guidance for NAPs, including: NAP guidelines, guiding principles for adaptation under the Convention, and subsequent products developed by the LEG such as the sample NAP process. It will further look detailed aspects on undertaking assessments by going through best available methods and tools for assessing for assessing crop production as an example. Countries will further provide practical experiences in applying the guidance in the formulation of their NAPs.
Criteria, Minimum Score, Funding DecisionsClean Water
Overview of CWMTF criteria and scoring, use of score in funding recommendations and decisions, observations of current process and potential changes to current process
Presented in June, 2008 at two workshops entitled Tools and Techniques for Meeting Your Water Use Efficiency Goals. Presentation makes a case for conserving water resources, discusses methods for estimating the cost and savings for various conservation measures, and provides resources for the audience to reference in their evaluation efforts.
Presented in June, 2008 at two workshops entitled Tools and Techniques for Meeting Your Water Use Efficiency Goals. Presentation makes a case for conserving water resources, discusses methods for estimating the cost and savings for various conservation measures, and provides resources for the audience to reference in their evaluation efforts.
Water Quality Trading for Temperature & Nutrient Compliance: A Turn-key SolutionThe Freshwater Trust
Natural solutions to watershed restoration and improved water quality can be a viable option for regulated entities such as wastewater treatment plants that have new limits on discharge for temperature, phosphorus or nitrogen. A well-designed water quality trading program can help the entities meet compliance obligations.
Drinking Water Systems management perceptions, priorities, and expectations: ...AngelosAlamanos
Drinking Water Systems management perceptions, priorities, and expectations - using Multicriteria Analysis (AHP) to compare water consumption factors effect and water conservation measures perception to 2 sample groups: A Water Utility and its customers (i.e. decision-makers and stakeholders). Perceptions, priorities, and expectations are compared, while willingness to pay (WTP) is also explored for water services improvements.
Education, awareness, and healthy initiatives to increase action are required, so the concept of Water Stewardship is examined (international practices review). Finally, a novel way is suggested to assess Water Stewardship Standards.
Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility StudyJeffrey Riegle
This is the finding report that our team created for the Kadena USAF Air Base, Okinawa, Japan; Waste To Energy Feasibility Study. It looked at three different technologies: Incineration, Plasma Gasification, and Anaerobic Digestion. Lots of good information, and more backup can be found in the report.
Provided technical input, peer review, environmental, and project oversight for a feasibility study to evaluate incineration, plasma gasification, and anaerobic digestion as waste to energy technologies on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Each technology was evaluated for technical feasibility with the current waste stream at KAB, potential energy generation and uses, cost and payback, and potential environmental issues.
Based on this evaluation, a Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Assessment Report was prepared for KAB. This report discusses the feasibility of each of these waste-to-energy technologies, evaluates environmental permitting issues for each technology, recommends uses for generated energy (electricity, steam, etc.), and discusses life cycle costs and payback. Recommendations were made regarding the preferred waste-to-energy technology for implementation at KAB.
Dr Steve Allen, Sustain Ltd and Dr Marcelle McManus of the University of Bath set out the thinking and research behind conducting Life Cycle Assessment and the business benefits of carrying it out.
Setting Priorities for Improved Environmental ManagementIwl Pcu
Use of cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis, and multi-criteria analysis. Setting priorities for environmental management.
John A. Dixon (johnkailua@aol.com)
The World Bank Institute
Morteza Rahmatian (mrahmatian@fullerton.edu)
California State University, Fullerton
The project involves finding the intersection between major global economic and social challenges and business’s unique ability to resolve them. It is about creating value – value that endures -- through an interconnected system of stakeholders where business takes the lead
FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEM AS A MECHANISM FOR SU...Jonah Kiprop
FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IRRIGATION WATER SYSTEM AS A MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCED FOOD PRODUCTION IN KERIO VALLEY BASIN KENYA
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Economic and environmental related aspects of water storage in Sub-Saharan Africa – Dr Stefanos Xenarios, IWMI, Ethiopia
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11. Some very prime results from Ethiopia Comp. % Comp. % Comp. % Points 5 Landless Marginal 4 Landless Marginal 4 Landless Marginal C * 20 20 A 10 10 B 20 20 3 B 10 15 A 30 5 C 10 15 2 A 20 20 B 15 25 C* 15 10 1 * There is a threshold value between the Choice Experiment and WTP criteria because Low Fees Preference and High WTP bid are presented. Thus these two criteria are excluded from the counting Options : A= Small reservoir (pumps) , B= Dug Well + Canal, C= Shallow well+Rainfed Calculations 5 Components 4 Components 4 Components C 4* (3*0.6+3.1*0.2+3.05*0.2) A 4* (3*0.85+3.1*0.1+3.05*0.15) B 4* (3*0.6+3.1*0.2+3.05*0.2) B 5* (2*0.85+2.1*0.1+2.05*0.15) A 4* (2*0.6+2.1*0.2+2.05*0.2) C 4* (2*0.75+2.1*0.1+2.05*0.15) A 5* (1*0.6+1.1*0.2+1.05*0.2) B 4* (1*0.85+1.1*0.1+1.05*0.15) C 3* (1*0.85+1.1*0.15+1.05*0.1) Points 5 Components 4 Components 4 Components C 12.12 A 13.27 B 12.12 B 11.087 A 8.12 C 8.07 A 5.15 B 4.47 C 3.36 Ranking: B(27.67)> A(26.54)>C (23.55)