An overview of Israel's Cleantech industry, with a focus on water and energy, from Israel NewTech, a government program dedicated to furthering Israel's Cleantech sector.
Israel faces an annual water shortage of over 45% due to limited natural water refill. To address this, Israel has developed a clear legal framework for water management, promoted water conservation, established a water economy, and invested in water technologies. Key elements of Israel's approach include water recycling, desalination, drip irrigation, and technologies for treatment, sensors, and control systems that have been widely exported. Israel coordinates its water strategy across government agencies and works with international partners to develop smarter water infrastructure.
Virtual water refers to the volume of water used to produce goods and services. It looks at the water footprint of various products taking into account both direct and indirect water use. There are three types of water footprints - green, blue, and grey water. The document discusses various approaches to accounting for virtual water, including top-down and bottom-up methods. It also examines current issues like large water footprints in water-abundant areas and the need for policies to encourage efficient and sustainable water use globally through concepts like water neutrality.
Assessing water supply coverage and water lossesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study assessing water supply coverage and water losses in Axum town, Ethiopia. The study found that the average daily per capita water consumption was 12.8 liters/person/day, below the basic standard of 20 liters/person/day. Approximately 75% of the population received less than this basic level. The total water loss from the system was 39.1% of input volume. Meter under-registration accounted for 8.84% of losses. Performance indicators showed infrastructure leakage was 1.47 times higher than the unavoidable level, indicating potential for reducing losses. The study aims to identify water loss issues and develop strategies to significantly reduce losses.
This document discusses concepts and applications related to virtual water and water footprints. It provides definitions of virtual water and water footprint over time. It discusses using virtual water and water footprint concepts for policymaking, business planning, and international trade analysis. The document proposes applications like analyzing virtual water trade between the UK and Spain, surveying Spanish farmers, and developing food certification standards. Formulas are provided for calculating components of water footprints based on factors like crop water requirements, yields, and trade.
IRJET- Assessment of Non-Revenue Water in a Water Distribution System and Str...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for managing non-revenue water (NRW) in water distribution systems. It begins by defining NRW as water that enters the distribution system but is not billed to customers. This includes physical water losses from leaks as well as commercial losses from meter under-registration and theft. The document estimates that NRW accounts for 40% of water in Indian distribution systems, representing lost revenue. It advocates assessing and reducing NRW through techniques like district metered areas to improve revenue collection and ensure sufficient water access for future population growth. The methodology discussed is preparing a water balance to estimate the components of NRW and identify strategies to reduce losses in the specific distribution system studied.
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 8a “Water and the circular economy, part 3 – cities and water”
City Blueprints update & approach February 2016EIP Water
The document discusses trends and challenges facing urban water management, including increasing urbanization, water scarcity, and climate change impacts. It summarizes initiatives to help cities improve their water services and infrastructure through sharing best practices, including the European Innovation Partnership on Water's City Blueprint program, BlueSCities, and Netwerc h2o. The document emphasizes that transitioning cities to be more water-wise requires greater financial support and more proactive rather than reactive approaches to issues.
Israel faces an annual water shortage of over 45% due to limited natural water refill. To address this, Israel has developed a clear legal framework for water management, promoted water conservation, established a water economy, and invested in water technologies. Key elements of Israel's approach include water recycling, desalination, drip irrigation, and technologies for treatment, sensors, and control systems that have been widely exported. Israel coordinates its water strategy across government agencies and works with international partners to develop smarter water infrastructure.
Virtual water refers to the volume of water used to produce goods and services. It looks at the water footprint of various products taking into account both direct and indirect water use. There are three types of water footprints - green, blue, and grey water. The document discusses various approaches to accounting for virtual water, including top-down and bottom-up methods. It also examines current issues like large water footprints in water-abundant areas and the need for policies to encourage efficient and sustainable water use globally through concepts like water neutrality.
Assessing water supply coverage and water lossesAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study assessing water supply coverage and water losses in Axum town, Ethiopia. The study found that the average daily per capita water consumption was 12.8 liters/person/day, below the basic standard of 20 liters/person/day. Approximately 75% of the population received less than this basic level. The total water loss from the system was 39.1% of input volume. Meter under-registration accounted for 8.84% of losses. Performance indicators showed infrastructure leakage was 1.47 times higher than the unavoidable level, indicating potential for reducing losses. The study aims to identify water loss issues and develop strategies to significantly reduce losses.
This document discusses concepts and applications related to virtual water and water footprints. It provides definitions of virtual water and water footprint over time. It discusses using virtual water and water footprint concepts for policymaking, business planning, and international trade analysis. The document proposes applications like analyzing virtual water trade between the UK and Spain, surveying Spanish farmers, and developing food certification standards. Formulas are provided for calculating components of water footprints based on factors like crop water requirements, yields, and trade.
IRJET- Assessment of Non-Revenue Water in a Water Distribution System and Str...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for managing non-revenue water (NRW) in water distribution systems. It begins by defining NRW as water that enters the distribution system but is not billed to customers. This includes physical water losses from leaks as well as commercial losses from meter under-registration and theft. The document estimates that NRW accounts for 40% of water in Indian distribution systems, representing lost revenue. It advocates assessing and reducing NRW through techniques like district metered areas to improve revenue collection and ensure sufficient water access for future population growth. The methodology discussed is preparing a water balance to estimate the components of NRW and identify strategies to reduce losses in the specific distribution system studied.
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 8a “Water and the circular economy, part 3 – cities and water”
City Blueprints update & approach February 2016EIP Water
The document discusses trends and challenges facing urban water management, including increasing urbanization, water scarcity, and climate change impacts. It summarizes initiatives to help cities improve their water services and infrastructure through sharing best practices, including the European Innovation Partnership on Water's City Blueprint program, BlueSCities, and Netwerc h2o. The document emphasizes that transitioning cities to be more water-wise requires greater financial support and more proactive rather than reactive approaches to issues.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Canadian Water Summit on June 16, 2011 by Rob Kimball about the Aqueduct alliance and water risk assessment tools. The presentation discusses how water scarcity is a growing global problem, and how the Aqueduct tools were created to provide public and private sector decision-makers with water risk data and indicators to help strategically manage water resources, investments, and operations in a more sustainable way. The Yellow River prototype is highlighted as an example of how the Aqueduct framework can analyze river basins and provide customizable weighted indicators of water risk.
Urban water governance capacity frameworkEIP Water
Stef Koop presented on an urban water governance capacity framework. The framework assesses the capacity of institutions in cities to solve common water challenges through dimensions like knowledge, monitoring, stakeholder inclusion, and financial considerations. It involves studying literature, interviewing stakeholders, and determining scores for indicators within the dimensions. The framework has been applied to cities around the world to develop "city blueprints" identifying governance strengths and weaknesses. Conclusions emphasize that while technology is important, good governance and citizen involvement are also key to developing intelligent, green, and healthy cities. The presentation aims to improve cities' implementation capacities for water services by sharing best practices.
Australia with a Drying Climate - Sustainable urban water management. By what...SmartH2O
The document discusses sustainable urban water management strategies for Perth, Western Australia as the region experiences drying climate conditions and declining rainfall. It outlines three levels of strategies: 1) behavioral change programs like H2omesmart, 2) improved efficiency standards for appliances, and 3) new technologies such as decentralized seawater desalination plants and dual reticulation systems. Case studies on these initiatives show potential for significant water savings through community-based social marketing, more efficient devices, and alternative water sources. Future research is proposed on developing new urban villages with integrated water recycling and renewable energy systems.
IRJET- Design and Laying of Sewerage System in Wagholi(Ward No. 5&6), PuneIRJET Journal
This document presents the design of a sewerage system for Wagholi village in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It begins with an introduction describing the need for an efficient sewerage system in the village. The methodology section outlines the process used, including data collection through surveys, analysis of existing conditions, hydraulic analysis, and design of sewer lines, manholes, and house connections. Design considerations like flow rates, pipe sizes, gradients and materials are discussed. The existing condition of open waste water drainage and lack of a treatment system are cited as problems the new design aims to address. The objectives are to collect data, design the system manually and using software, and provide a cost estimate. The conclusion states
Smart Water and Wastewater Management For Smart Cities - Mr. Anjum ParwezIPPAI
The document discusses smart water and wastewater management in Indian cities. It provides data on water availability, sources of drinking water, wastewater treatment, and initiatives to improve services in various cities. It highlights challenges like inadequate and inequitable water supply, high non-revenue water, and lack of sewerage infrastructure. Recent initiatives by organizations like BWSSB and under programs like AMRUT and JnNURM aim to ensure regular water supply, reduce losses, recycle wastewater, and improve cost recovery through measures like metering and tariffs. Public-private partnerships are also being used to enhance water and sanitation services in cities.
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
How knowledge creation in water utilities can boost innovation in the sectorEIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 6 “Financing innovation in the water sector”
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
Nitin Bassi IEWP @ November 2016 trAIDe Roundtable on "Water & Waste water Se...India-EU Water Partnership
- India faces significant water challenges including inadequate resources, pollution, climate impacts, and conflicts over allocation.
- Total annual utilizable water resources are 1123 billion cubic meters, but per capita availability is declining and the country is becoming water stressed.
- Sewage generation outstrips treatment capacity, especially for the Ganges river where only 20% of wastewater is treated.
- The government has established plans and large budgets to improve water quality, especially for the Ganges, but more investment is still needed in sewage infrastructure.
- The India-EU Water Partnership aims to foster cooperation on research, institutions, and engaging businesses to help address India's water issues.
Dr. Chandra Mohan B, IAS,Managing Director,Chennai Metropolitan water supply ...IPPAI
Dr. Chandra Mohan B discusses smart water management solutions for Chennai, which faces water challenges due to its rapid growth and lack of local water sources. Smart solutions could include integrated management focusing on supply to customers, and using new technologies in areas like connections, billing, non-revenue water monitoring, water quality testing, and pipeline and facility maintenance. The presentation outlines the scope of work for an implementing agency to design, develop, install, test, train users and provide long-term support for a new smart water management system to help address Chennai's water needs.
The document discusses smart urban water grids as a solution to water stress in cities. It proposes integrating systems like rainwater catchment, water reuse from households and industries, and floating water treatment to create a more sustainable water system. Examples are given of projects implementing aspects of smart grids, like rainproof buildings that store rainwater and rooftop farms. The goal is to move toward water-autarkic or self-sufficient cities through circular water management approaches.
Curving the line to accelerated resource recovery: the Life Memory, INCOVER a...EIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 5 “Water and the circular economy, part 2 - agriculture”
Data-driven behavioural modelling of residential water consumption to inform ...SmartH2O
This document summarizes a review of 134 studies from the past 25 years on modeling residential water consumption and informing water demand management strategies. The studies analyzed how smart meter technology, which provides near-continuous water usage data at high spatial and temporal resolution, has advanced the ability to characterize, model and design user-oriented strategies. While previous research focused on specific aspects, there was limited integration of specialized methodologies; the review provides a framework to classify residential water demand modeling studies and identify trends and future opportunities. Growing populations, constrained water supplies and climate change will require more integrated procedures to effectively support modeling and management across many countries.
Water projects, case studies and experiencesSmartH2O
This document discusses water demand management strategies used by large water utilities. It focuses on London's water supply utility which serves 15 million customers. Key strategies discussed include demand management through technological, financial, legislative, operational and educational approaches. The document also discusses including user modeling and monitoring of water consumption at the individual consumer level to help forecast future water demand. Machine learning techniques like feature extraction, user profiling and clustering are explored to predict consumer water usage based on relevant determinants.
Smart metering, water pricing and social media to stimulate residential water...SmartH2O
The document discusses the SmartH2O project which aims to stimulate residential water efficiency through smart metering, water pricing, and social media. The project will understand current water consumption behaviors, predict how behaviors can be influenced by social awareness campaigns, dynamic water prices, and then raise consumer awareness of their habits to encourage water reduction. Smart meters will measure the impact of different policies on consumption while social networks, feedback apps, and competitive pricing schemes will engage consumers to conserve water. The project will test these approaches through case studies in the UK and Switzerland.
Featured markets for water innovations - China.EIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
Water Governance and Security in Cape Town, South Africa OECDregions
The document summarizes Cape Town, South Africa's experience with a severe drought from 2015-2017 that brought the city close to "Day Zero," when water supplies would have been shut off. It discusses how water demand was reduced by 55% through conservation efforts to avoid Day Zero. The city has developed a long-term water strategy through 2040 to build resilience against droughts and transition to sustainable water use, including commitments around access, conservation, developing diverse water sources, and establishing a new relationship with water. The strategy will take 10 years to become water resilient and 20 years to transition Cape Town to a water sensitive city.
Developing a stochastic simulation model for the generation of residential wa...SmartH2O
This document reviews literature on using smart water meters to model and manage residential water demand. It discusses how smart meter data collected at high temporal and spatial resolution has advanced the ability to characterize, model, and design water conservation strategies. However, research thus far has focused on these aspects separately without much integration. The review provides a framework to classify water demand modeling studies and identifies trends and future challenges, such as supporting more integrated modeling and management approaches to address growing populations, limited water resources, and climate change impacts across many countries.
WorldFish scientist Yumiko Kura presents on findings from the Yali Falls Hydropower Dam in Vietnam, making a strong case for local communities to gain access and use rights to the reservoir for multiple uses. This research was part of the Challenge Program for Water and Food and now falls under the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
Find out more about our work in the Mekong: http://wle.cgiar.org/focal-regions/southeastasia/
The document discusses a phased approach to developing a TMDL for the Jordan River to address dissolved oxygen impairments. Phase I identified excess organic matter as the cause and calculated existing loads. Phase II will involve additional data collection and outreach to refine source allocations. Phase III will include final designs, with construction if needed in Phase IV to meet water quality standards.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Canadian Water Summit on June 16, 2011 by Rob Kimball about the Aqueduct alliance and water risk assessment tools. The presentation discusses how water scarcity is a growing global problem, and how the Aqueduct tools were created to provide public and private sector decision-makers with water risk data and indicators to help strategically manage water resources, investments, and operations in a more sustainable way. The Yellow River prototype is highlighted as an example of how the Aqueduct framework can analyze river basins and provide customizable weighted indicators of water risk.
Urban water governance capacity frameworkEIP Water
Stef Koop presented on an urban water governance capacity framework. The framework assesses the capacity of institutions in cities to solve common water challenges through dimensions like knowledge, monitoring, stakeholder inclusion, and financial considerations. It involves studying literature, interviewing stakeholders, and determining scores for indicators within the dimensions. The framework has been applied to cities around the world to develop "city blueprints" identifying governance strengths and weaknesses. Conclusions emphasize that while technology is important, good governance and citizen involvement are also key to developing intelligent, green, and healthy cities. The presentation aims to improve cities' implementation capacities for water services by sharing best practices.
Australia with a Drying Climate - Sustainable urban water management. By what...SmartH2O
The document discusses sustainable urban water management strategies for Perth, Western Australia as the region experiences drying climate conditions and declining rainfall. It outlines three levels of strategies: 1) behavioral change programs like H2omesmart, 2) improved efficiency standards for appliances, and 3) new technologies such as decentralized seawater desalination plants and dual reticulation systems. Case studies on these initiatives show potential for significant water savings through community-based social marketing, more efficient devices, and alternative water sources. Future research is proposed on developing new urban villages with integrated water recycling and renewable energy systems.
IRJET- Design and Laying of Sewerage System in Wagholi(Ward No. 5&6), PuneIRJET Journal
This document presents the design of a sewerage system for Wagholi village in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It begins with an introduction describing the need for an efficient sewerage system in the village. The methodology section outlines the process used, including data collection through surveys, analysis of existing conditions, hydraulic analysis, and design of sewer lines, manholes, and house connections. Design considerations like flow rates, pipe sizes, gradients and materials are discussed. The existing condition of open waste water drainage and lack of a treatment system are cited as problems the new design aims to address. The objectives are to collect data, design the system manually and using software, and provide a cost estimate. The conclusion states
Smart Water and Wastewater Management For Smart Cities - Mr. Anjum ParwezIPPAI
The document discusses smart water and wastewater management in Indian cities. It provides data on water availability, sources of drinking water, wastewater treatment, and initiatives to improve services in various cities. It highlights challenges like inadequate and inequitable water supply, high non-revenue water, and lack of sewerage infrastructure. Recent initiatives by organizations like BWSSB and under programs like AMRUT and JnNURM aim to ensure regular water supply, reduce losses, recycle wastewater, and improve cost recovery through measures like metering and tariffs. Public-private partnerships are also being used to enhance water and sanitation services in cities.
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
How knowledge creation in water utilities can boost innovation in the sectorEIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 6 “Financing innovation in the water sector”
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
Nitin Bassi IEWP @ November 2016 trAIDe Roundtable on "Water & Waste water Se...India-EU Water Partnership
- India faces significant water challenges including inadequate resources, pollution, climate impacts, and conflicts over allocation.
- Total annual utilizable water resources are 1123 billion cubic meters, but per capita availability is declining and the country is becoming water stressed.
- Sewage generation outstrips treatment capacity, especially for the Ganges river where only 20% of wastewater is treated.
- The government has established plans and large budgets to improve water quality, especially for the Ganges, but more investment is still needed in sewage infrastructure.
- The India-EU Water Partnership aims to foster cooperation on research, institutions, and engaging businesses to help address India's water issues.
Dr. Chandra Mohan B, IAS,Managing Director,Chennai Metropolitan water supply ...IPPAI
Dr. Chandra Mohan B discusses smart water management solutions for Chennai, which faces water challenges due to its rapid growth and lack of local water sources. Smart solutions could include integrated management focusing on supply to customers, and using new technologies in areas like connections, billing, non-revenue water monitoring, water quality testing, and pipeline and facility maintenance. The presentation outlines the scope of work for an implementing agency to design, develop, install, test, train users and provide long-term support for a new smart water management system to help address Chennai's water needs.
The document discusses smart urban water grids as a solution to water stress in cities. It proposes integrating systems like rainwater catchment, water reuse from households and industries, and floating water treatment to create a more sustainable water system. Examples are given of projects implementing aspects of smart grids, like rainproof buildings that store rainwater and rooftop farms. The goal is to move toward water-autarkic or self-sufficient cities through circular water management approaches.
Curving the line to accelerated resource recovery: the Life Memory, INCOVER a...EIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 5 “Water and the circular economy, part 2 - agriculture”
Data-driven behavioural modelling of residential water consumption to inform ...SmartH2O
This document summarizes a review of 134 studies from the past 25 years on modeling residential water consumption and informing water demand management strategies. The studies analyzed how smart meter technology, which provides near-continuous water usage data at high spatial and temporal resolution, has advanced the ability to characterize, model and design user-oriented strategies. While previous research focused on specific aspects, there was limited integration of specialized methodologies; the review provides a framework to classify residential water demand modeling studies and identify trends and future opportunities. Growing populations, constrained water supplies and climate change will require more integrated procedures to effectively support modeling and management across many countries.
Water projects, case studies and experiencesSmartH2O
This document discusses water demand management strategies used by large water utilities. It focuses on London's water supply utility which serves 15 million customers. Key strategies discussed include demand management through technological, financial, legislative, operational and educational approaches. The document also discusses including user modeling and monitoring of water consumption at the individual consumer level to help forecast future water demand. Machine learning techniques like feature extraction, user profiling and clustering are explored to predict consumer water usage based on relevant determinants.
Smart metering, water pricing and social media to stimulate residential water...SmartH2O
The document discusses the SmartH2O project which aims to stimulate residential water efficiency through smart metering, water pricing, and social media. The project will understand current water consumption behaviors, predict how behaviors can be influenced by social awareness campaigns, dynamic water prices, and then raise consumer awareness of their habits to encourage water reduction. Smart meters will measure the impact of different policies on consumption while social networks, feedback apps, and competitive pricing schemes will engage consumers to conserve water. The project will test these approaches through case studies in the UK and Switzerland.
Featured markets for water innovations - China.EIP Water
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 7 “The water business: Markets, opportunities and employment”
Water Governance and Security in Cape Town, South Africa OECDregions
The document summarizes Cape Town, South Africa's experience with a severe drought from 2015-2017 that brought the city close to "Day Zero," when water supplies would have been shut off. It discusses how water demand was reduced by 55% through conservation efforts to avoid Day Zero. The city has developed a long-term water strategy through 2040 to build resilience against droughts and transition to sustainable water use, including commitments around access, conservation, developing diverse water sources, and establishing a new relationship with water. The strategy will take 10 years to become water resilient and 20 years to transition Cape Town to a water sensitive city.
Developing a stochastic simulation model for the generation of residential wa...SmartH2O
This document reviews literature on using smart water meters to model and manage residential water demand. It discusses how smart meter data collected at high temporal and spatial resolution has advanced the ability to characterize, model, and design water conservation strategies. However, research thus far has focused on these aspects separately without much integration. The review provides a framework to classify water demand modeling studies and identifies trends and future challenges, such as supporting more integrated modeling and management approaches to address growing populations, limited water resources, and climate change impacts across many countries.
WorldFish scientist Yumiko Kura presents on findings from the Yali Falls Hydropower Dam in Vietnam, making a strong case for local communities to gain access and use rights to the reservoir for multiple uses. This research was part of the Challenge Program for Water and Food and now falls under the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
Find out more about our work in the Mekong: http://wle.cgiar.org/focal-regions/southeastasia/
The document discusses a phased approach to developing a TMDL for the Jordan River to address dissolved oxygen impairments. Phase I identified excess organic matter as the cause and calculated existing loads. Phase II will involve additional data collection and outreach to refine source allocations. Phase III will include final designs, with construction if needed in Phase IV to meet water quality standards.
Water issue between israel and the palestinians extensive presentation (fin...Yigal Palmor
The document summarizes key facts about water issues between Israel and the Palestinians:
- The 1995 Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement and its Water Agreement stipulates how the parties must manage water in the West Bank. Both parties are bound by this international agreement.
- The Water Agreement recognizes Palestinian water rights and allocates 23.6 MCM/year to Palestinians in the West Bank initially, with plans to increase to 70-80 MCM/year. However, Israel currently supplies around 70 MCM/year.
- Palestinians have drilled over 300 unauthorized wells and do not treat their sewage, violating the agreement. With proper management, the Palestinian water sector could be more sustainable.
Overview of Regional Seawater Desalination in San Diego County by Bob Yamada, Water Resources Manager for the Water Authority. Presented at Water Talks: New Challenges, New Supplies on September 13, 2011.
Water Resources & Water Crisis in IsraelAlex Thompson
Water is unevenly distributed in Israel, with more rainfall in the north than the south. Most Israeli populations live in the north and center of the country where rainfall is higher. Water management in Israel involves capturing rainfall through cisterns and aqueducts, utilizing desalination plants, and recycling wastewater. However, climate change is reducing overall precipitation and lengthening the dry season, increasing the need for sustainable water solutions to ensure equitable distribution for all populations in the region.
Israel's capital is Tel Aviv, though Jerusalem is considered the administrative capital. Israel has no written constitution but instead has basic laws that serve as a constitution. Israel maintains diplomatic relations with over 100 countries but does not have relations with many Arab and Muslim countries. The Golan Heights, captured from Syria in 1967, were annexed by Israel in 1981 but this is not recognized internationally. Peace talks over the Golan Heights and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have occurred with varying levels of success over the years.
Jordan faces a severe water crisis due to limited natural water resources and a growing population exacerbated by refugee influxes. Current water demand far exceeds sustainable supply. Jordan utilizes strategies like dams, the King Abdullah Canal, treated wastewater, and desalination projects, but challenges remain. The proposed Red Sea-Dead Sea Canal project could help but carries major financial, ecological and political risks if not properly addressed. Alternative solutions around water management, agriculture, and industry could also help if properly implemented.
Athine conferance groundwater jordan presentationgroundwatercop
Jordan faces many challenges related to its water resources due to its climate, population growth, and limited renewable supplies. Groundwater is overexploited in many basins, with abstraction exceeding safe yields. Actions taken to address illegal wells have included confiscating drilling equipment and strengthening penalties. The SWIM-Sustain Water MED project aims to demonstrate sustainable wastewater management and reuse technologies through pilot projects in four countries to assess impacts and inform policies. The Jordan pilot establishes a decentralized wastewater treatment unit at a building to reuse water.
Dr ghazi final evaluation of hepatitis a surveillanceGhazi Sharkas
The document evaluates hepatitis A surveillance in Mafraq Health Directorate, Jordan from 2004-2009. It finds that reported cases of hepatitis A dramatically decreased from 1612 in 1997 to 492 in 2009. Surveillance sensitivity was 96% from health centers to the directorate but documentation was only found for 15% of reported cases. Discrepancies in reported numbers and a lack of investigation forms indicated issues with adherence to reporting protocols. Health worker training was insufficient as the majority were not trained in surveillance and knowledge of case definitions and reporting procedures was poor. Recommendations included improving documentation, training for all involved health workers including nurses, and ensuring all hepatitis A cases are investigated.
#MP2013 Presentation by the Minister of Water ResourcesFMINigeria
The document is a mid-term report by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources of Nigeria that summarizes achievements in the water sector from 2011-2013. Key highlights include strengthening water policies, increasing access to potable water and sanitation, and completing various dam and water supply projects. Major accomplishments are outlined such as completing the rehabilitation of Goronyo Dam and various water projects. Challenges remain around optimal development and management of Nigeria's water resources.
This document discusses the need for environmental impact assessments and best available techniques for seawater desalination projects given their potential impacts. It notes that while desalination is a resource intensive process, mitigation measures exist to address all significant environmental impacts and make sustainable desalination technically feasible using existing technologies. These include regulatory frameworks to minimize impacts on salinity, substitution of harmful chemicals, and compensation measures like using renewable energy to offset carbon emissions.
Israel has a strong culture of innovation in cleantech and renewable energy. The government program established in 2006 aims to promote Israel's water and renewable energy sector through R&D, establishing human capital, supporting local implementations, and increasing exports and investments. Current installations include 100 MW of solar PV and targets of 850 MW by 2014 and 3500 MW by 2020. The government also offers feed-in tariffs and tenders for renewable energy projects to encourage the local market.
Future Cities Africa
Future proofing to climate, environment and natural resource challenges
Supporting inclusive, resilient low carbon development
Peter Head CBE FREng FRSA
March 24th 2015
Development of an Open-Source Water Consumption Meter for HousingIEREK Press
This article reports on the project "Design and development of water and gas P.L. measurement devices in the housing: an approach to sustainable consumption in Mexico", prepared at the Metropolitan Autonomous University in the Department of the Environment, whose objective was to develop a device to measure water consumption in the housing, which allows users to know their spending and can make decisions in favor of efficiency through the reduction of water use in household activities. The meter is made up of open source, programmable or reconfigurable software, which receives the signal from a water flow sensor and a casing designed to contain the hardware and facilitate the user's installation. Both the hardware and the casing can be purchased, downloaded, manufactured and assembled at home (Do It Yourself). As specific results were obtained: hardware programming and housing design and as a final result: the assembly of the functional prototype with which measurements of water consumption were made in a housing in Mexico. With this work we conclude that through the development of new accessible and common measurement technologies for the users of a house, it will be possible to promote efficiency in the use of natural resources in cities, increasing availability and promoting a more sustainable urban development.
Development of an Open-Source Water Consumption Meter for HousingIEREK Press
This article reports on the project "Design and development of water and gas P.L. measurement devices in the housing: an approach to sustainable consumption in Mexico", prepared at the Metropolitan Autonomous University in the Department of the Environment, whose objective was to develop a device to measure water consumption in the housing, which allows users to know their spending and can make decisions in favor of efficiency through the reduction of water use in household activities. The meter is made up of open source, programmable or reconfigurable software, which receives the signal from a water flow sensor and a casing designed to contain the hardware and facilitate the user's installation. Both the hardware and the casing can be purchased, downloaded, manufactured and assembled at home (Do It Yourself). As specific results were obtained: hardware programming and housing design and as a final result: the assembly of the functional prototype with which measurements of water consumption were made in a housing in Mexico. With this work we conclude that through the development of new accessible and common measurement technologies for the users of a house, it will be possible to promote efficiency in the use of natural resources in cities, increasing availability and promoting a more sustainable urban development.
This document summarizes a review article on nanofiltration systems and their applications in wastewater treatment. Nanofiltration is an important membrane technology that can be used for selective removal of ions and organic substances. It falls between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis in terms of pore size and rejection capabilities. The review discusses various applications of nanofiltration in water reuse, wastewater treatment as tertiary treatment, water softening, and desalination. It also provides an overview of membrane separation technologies and their historical development.
SUSTAINABILITY PAYS BACK - ROLE OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIESiQHub
- The document discusses trends in the water and wastewater industry including new regulations, water pollution costs, water scarcity issues, and the industry's carbon footprint.
- Schneider Electric provides digital solutions to help optimize water management and make water infrastructure more sustainable, efficient and resilient. This includes solutions for water treatment, networks, resources management and more.
- Case studies show how Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure system has helped customers reduce water losses, lower energy use, improve operational efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance.
The document summarizes key drivers of increasing global water demand and potential solutions to close the growing water gap. By 2050, world water demand is projected to increase by 60% due to factors like population growth, changing diets, increased food production and urbanization. Agriculture currently accounts for 70% of water withdrawals globally. Solutions discussed to help close the growing gap between supply and demand include increased wastewater reuse, further development of desalination technologies, improving irrigation efficiency, appropriate water pricing, integrated water governance and planning at the basin scale.
The presentation discusses The Nature Conservancy's experience with water funds. It summarizes that water funds are an innovative model for long-term watershed conservation where cities and other users provide steady funding to protect upstream lands through conservation actions. The Latin America Water Funds Partnership aims to create and strengthen at least 32 water funds in the region by 2015, impacting over 3 million hectares and benefiting over 50 million people. Examples of water funds in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru are provided.
This document summarizes a presentation on water scarcity and the role of investors. It discusses how water scarcity poses global challenges, particularly for agriculture and the food industry. It analyzes the indirect water consumption of major food companies and finds their disclosures are still lacking. The document also examines controversies over dams, finding 60% face environmental and social issues. A joint study with NGO International Rivers used the World Commission on Dams criteria to assess compliance and estimated cost overruns of 50-100% for many dams. The presentation calls on investors to raise standards on water and dams issues.
The document introduces a new water treatment technology called PurState that offers simpler and more efficient solutions to the growing complexity of water treatment. It faces challenges like increasing water demand, shrinking water supplies, and more contaminants requiring treatment. PurState provides capital and operating cost savings compared to traditional chlorine and ozone-based methods. It has a small footprint, treats a broad spectrum of contaminants without chemicals, and allows water recycling and reuse at lower costs than existing technologies.
Water use in Global Dairy Farming Systems and lessons for breeding policies f...SIANI
This presentation was held by N.Sultana & K.J. Peters at the interntional seminar 'Livestock Resources for Food Security in the Light of Climate Change' co-hosted by SIANI and SLU Global in Uppsala on the 11th of March 2016.
Introducing session 'Industry and other stakeholders partnerships' at 2014 UN-Water Annual International Zaragoza Conference. Preparing for World Water Day 2014: Partnerships for improving water and energy access, efficiency and sustainability. 13-16 January 2014
Water funds are conservation trust funds that finance watershed protection to maintain ecosystem services that benefit water supply. They connect upstream providers of ecosystem services with downstream beneficiaries. Water funds have proven effective by providing sustained funding and flexible governance for adaptive watershed management. Examples from Quito, Ecuador and elsewhere demonstrate how water funds improve livelihoods and secure water resources by investing in green infrastructure like forest and wetland conservation. The Latin American Water Funds Partnership aims to support 32 water funds across the region by 2021 to conserve 7 million acres and benefit 50 million people.
The global lack of access to safe drinking water sickens and kills millions annually. AquaO3 has developed mobile water purification systems that can provide safe drinking water to 90,000 people at $0.03 per person daily. These systems address both poverty and disaster relief needs. AquaO3 will initially target the disaster relief market and leverage successes to access funding for expanding access to safe drinking water in developing nations to help reduce poverty, disease burden, and mortality rates.
Water funds are conservation trust funds that finance watershed protection by connecting suppliers of ecosystem services with beneficiaries. They provide a sustainable funding mechanism to support activities that mitigate water problems at their source through ecosystem conservation and restoration. Evidence shows these activities can be more cost-effective than end-of-pipe water treatments. Established water funds in Latin America have achieved conservation progress and benefits to communities through activities on private and public lands funded by water users. Monitoring of environmental and social indicators helps water funds adapt over time and demonstrate their impact on water provision and biodiversity.
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on Latin American Water Funds Partnership
Experiences from Scaling Up Watershed Conservation by Fernando Veiga and Rebecca Tharme, The Nature Conservancy
SUEZ is a global leader in smart and sustainable resource management. They help cities and industries optimize water management, recycling, and waste recovery through engineering, management of water resources, and smart solutions. SUEZ has over 90,000 employees, €17.3 billion in revenue, and invests €120 million annually in research and development. Their goal is to ensure sustainable growth through developing access to resources, protecting resources and ecosystems, optimizing resource use, and producing new resources from waste.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
2. Israel - Country ID Main Cities: Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Be’er Sheva GDP: $201.0 Billion (2010 est.) Population: ~ 7.4 millions Area: 22,000 sqkm
10. Innovation in Cleantech Source: Cleantech Group 100 Publication, Oct. 2010 Two of the five winners of the GE Ecomagination Challenge 2010 for powering the grid are companies from Israel– GridON and WinFlex . Source: GE Ecomagination Challenge for powering the grid
19. Higher water costs caused by entry into the era of desalination requires a wise tariff policy (4) Water Economy $ 0.61 0.44 0.34 0.17 0.12 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Sea Water Desalination Brackish Water Desalination Treated Water Desalination Treated Water Natural Water Production cost of 1 m³ water in Israel
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28. Water Safety & Security Israeli Water Safety & Security Market: Drawing upon Israel's extensive security experience in general, and in the field of water safety in particular, Israeli companies offer comprehensive water security solutions: from consulting services, through site security and contamination, prevention, contamination detection and treatment.
מדבר על ההוויה העסקית בישראל כדי לעשות כאן עסקים צריכים להבין את התרבות העסקית כאן והעובדה שהיא איננה פרומלית . Power of distance is small. The flow of information is very quick between industry, Academia and government
קצב התיעוש והפיתוח המואץ במדינות רבות בעולם , מודרניזציה וגידול באוכלוסיה יוצרים לחצים כבדים על מקורות האנרגיה הקיימים והלא - מתחדשים , צרכי האנרגיה אינטנסיביים יותר . למעשה 3 עיקריים – ירידה בהיצע עליה בביקוש וחוסר יציבות גיאופוליטית non-renweable מחירי הנפט המאמירים והגורמים הפוליטיים הגורמים לחוסר ביטחון וודאות לגבי אספקת הנפט בעולם מוסיף ללחצים אלו . בנוסף , צריכת אנרגיה מוגברת קשורה ישירות לבעיות סביבתיות כמו זיהום אויר , קרקע ומים .
“ Solar energy is the largest and most impressive source of energy in our world”
Just Recently published by the cleantech group, israeli companies are ranked among top 100 innovative companies in the world. 2010 – israel ranks at the 4 th place with 5 companies. 2009 – Israel ranks 4 th with 6 companies. Some expamples – EMFCY, BetterPlC, Solar Edge, En storage, IQ wind, Cellera, Aqwise , Takadu
תחומי היצוא : חיסכון באנרגיה : בבניה ירוקה שימוש בחומרים מבודדים , מנלים ביעילות אור וחום . שימוש בנורות חסכוניות : לדוגמא פלורסנט במקום להט , יחידות בקרה על צריכת אנרגיה , מניעת איבוד אנרגיה לדוגמא במזגני אויר . 2. אנרגיה סולארית : פוטווולטאי ותרמל לחשמל וחום . 3. גיאותרמית 4. אנרגיה מפסולת חקלאית וביתית ( גזיפיקציה ושימוש בגז ) 5. ביופיול : השבחת צמחים ליבול מקסימלי של שמן וכן סתגלנות לתנאים קשים למניעת תחרות עם גדולי מזון דוגמא נוספת : השבחת אצות במים מלוחים .
Different customer pricing; $/CM Source/Sector Domestic Industry Agriculture Potable 2.5 1.16 ?? Treated waste water - - ??
The flagship project - The Shafdan Project is the largest treated wastewater facility in Israel, handling approximately 160 million cubic meters a year. Shafdan is based on the SAT method, which penetrates treated wastewater into the aquifer and pumps it back out to supplying irrigation in southern Israel. Since 1989 Cycle of 60 to 180 days Penetrating in secondary level after treatment
In 2010, 3 RO desalination plants supply ~50% (350 mcm/ year) of the annual domestic water consumption (700 mcm/year) In 2013, 5 RO desalination plants will supply ~70% (500 mcm/year) of the annual domestic water consumption. By 2020 almost 100% of the domestic water consumption will supply from desalinated water -700 mcm. Israel has the 2 biggest RO desalination plants in the world at Ashkelon and Hadera which produce desalinated sea water in the lowest price in the world - 60 cent per cubic meter . Israeli companies have installed over 350 desalination plants of various types and sizes, in nearly 40 countries worldwide.
Four layers of operation The program was established in 2006. It was expanded in 2008 for 5 years. We look at the sector as a whole – Cleantech. Although we understand the differences. 10 different ministries and other agencies A strong connection to academia and industry
Grants and research scholarships for 2 nd and 3 rd degrees. הכשרה מקצועית בתחום The integration of professionals from other fields to the field of renwables.
Tools that support various bodies from our ocs Challenge we are facing due to the fact the the VC are not in the game yet. Including the institutional
The importnace of stratigic cooperation. Israel usually has the technology but needs the infrastructure. International activities