Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
TEXTILE INDUSTRY WASTEWATER DISCHARGE QUALITY STANDARDS
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May 25, 2021The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of brands, value chain affiliates and associates committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from the textile and footwear value chain. Read more
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GlobalCharting Our Water Future: Economic frameworks to inform decision-making
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May 25, 2021What this report provides, however, is a toolkit that stakeholders can use to compare the impact, cost and achievability of a range of different measures and technologies, so providing the fact
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GlobalAn analysis of industrial water use in Bangladesh with a focus on the leather and textile industries
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May 25, 2021The objective of the study is to create a knowledge base on the Impact of industrialisation on water security in Bangladesh with a focus on the textile and leather industries.Read more
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Global2016 Wastewater Guidelines
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May 25, 2021The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme is a collaboration of brands, value chain affiliates and associates committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from the textile and footwear value chain. Read more
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GlobalWater & Fashion | Making an Impact on SDG 6
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May 25, 2021This time round, we explore the role the TCF industry can play in achieving SDG 6; clean water and sanitation for all. Read more
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GlobalToxic Threads: Polluting Paradise A story of big brands and water pollution in Indonesia
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May 25, 2021A story of big brands and water pollution in IndonesiaRead more
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IndonesiaChallenges of Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure in Built Environment Professions
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June 25, 2021Green infrastructure (GI) has been identified as a promising approach to help cities adapt to climate change through the provision of multiple ecosystem services. However, GI contributions to urban resilience will not be realized until it is more fully mainstreamed in the built environment and...Read more
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GlobalThe Challenge of Reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Developing Countries
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June 25, 2021One of the major issues affecting water utilities in the developing world is the considerable difference between the amount of water put into the distribution system and the amount of water billed to consumers (also called “non-revenue water” [NRW]). High levels of NRW reflect huge volumes of water...Read more
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GlobalQuality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis
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June 25, 2021Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis demonstrates the importance of water quality monitoring and how poor water quality undercuts nearly all of the SDGs. The report elucidates hidden water quality issues and outlines strategies for combating their impacts.Read more
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GlobalWorld Health Organization Guidelines for drinking-water quality
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June 25, 2021The fourth edition of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality (GDWQ) provides a standardized basis for national or regional drinking-water policies and actions. The Guidelines include recommendations for contextual hazard identification, chemical background...Read more
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