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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.

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Water and Energy Nexus Research Database

Published: 
June 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
This database was compiled by GEI Consultants, Inc. and is sponsored by the Alliance for Water Efficiency and catalogues major, publicly available research that addresses the nexus between water and energy resources. For more information about this database, please refer to "Water?Energy...Read more

Year 4, Quarter 3 Report April 1 - June 30, 2013. Gambia-Senegal Sustainable Fisheries Project USAID/BaNafaa

Published: 
April 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
In West Africa, an estimated 1.5 million tons of fish are harvested annually from the region's waters, with a gross retail value of US$1.5 billion. In The Gambia and Senegal artisanal fisheries make up a majority of the fisheries landings and contribute significantly to income generation and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Gambia, The, Sub-Saharan Africa

Partnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (3Rd Quarter)

Published: 
April 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
Regional focus: 
Ukraine, Europe and Central Asia

Xylem's "Essence of Life" BoP Business Model

Published: 
March 13, 2013
Xylem, Inc.
Xylem takes academics to action in the deployment of our Essence of Life business model, driving shared value between our hybrid value chain partners and our rural customers. Read all about this exciting execution in this white paper, recently presented in both India and the Philippines.Read more
Regional focus: 
India, South East Asia

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development, World Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
Regional focus: 
Brazil, Latin America and the Caribbean

Review of National Laws and Legislations in the Philippines in Relation to Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development, World Wildlife Fund
Despite the Philippines' abundant fisheries resources, its marine ecosystems are showing signs of overfishing (FAO 2011). The country is experiencing rapid depletion of its aquatic resources, with 75 percent of its coral reefs degraded, and with its mangrove forest and its other fisheries...Read more
Regional focus: 
Philippines, East Asia and Pacific

Tackling the Nexus: Exemplary Programs that Save Both Energy and Water

Published: 
January 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Energy and water have an inherent relationship. Energy is needed to transport, treat, heat, cool, and recycle water and, conversely, water is needed in energy production. As a result, saving water saves energy and saving energy saves water. This intersection and interaction between energy and water...Read more

Water Optimizer

Published: 
January 1, 2013
Developed by UNL faculty and DWFI faculty fellows, the Water Optimizer is a suite of programs to predict the profit maximizing cropping strategy and corresponding amount of applied irrigation when water supplies are limited.Read more

Partnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (1St Quarter)

Published: 
October 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
Regional focus: 
Ukraine, Europe and Central Asia

Principles Into Practice: Impact Evaluations of Agriculture Projects

Published: 
October 1, 2012
Millennium Challenge Corporation
The U.S. Government is committed to learning what works to reduce poverty and increase food security through agriculture investments. There are many tools for learning from program experience. However, impact evaluations are central to a learning agenda that moves beyond business-as-usual...Read more

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