Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Agricultural Water Conservation Clearinghouse
Colorado State University
Addresses agricultural water conservation globally, incorporating various climates with a focus on arid and semi-arid areas in the Western United States.Read more
Alliance for Water Productivity and Efficiency Water and Energy Introduction
This page serves as an introduction to the conceptual framework of the connection between water and energy, or the water-energy nexus as it is often referred to.'A resources section is included at the bottom of the page with links to informative documents and web sites...Read more
CH2M HILL Access Water Blog
CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL’s social media resource provides innovation and insight on all things water. Access Water keeps you up-to-date with the latest water industry news, technology and projects.Read more
Water Tools for Business
CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL has worked with global business organizations and companies to develop the world’s leading water tools that help individual companies across sectors identify their most significant water-related risks both globally and locally and the steps they should take to cost-effectively manage risk...Read more
Conserving water during irrigation
Published:
August 24, 2012Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Wade Rain is using OPIC political risk insurance to support its operations in Mexico, a country with a dry climate that sources all water from ground wells. Wade Rain's Mexican subsidiary sells irrigation equipment - most of it manufactured in the U.S. - to small farms in central Mexico and...Read more
The New Argentina: Time to Double Down on the Energy Sector?
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August 1, 2016 Analysis of the recent situation of the energy industry in Argentina. Read more
Regional focus:
ArgentinaWFWSF
Published:
May 10, 2021Women have a massive role in shaping the sustainability of the fashion industry. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) initiative and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in partnership with U.S. Water...Read more
Regional focus:
East Asia and Pacific, North AmericaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.