ali

Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?

By Ximena Quiroz, LIS-Water Background and Education: The Unexpected Path to Water  As a Peruvian economist, my journey into the water sector was not something I had planned. Growing up in a country where water scarcity is a major challenge, I was always aware of its importance, but I never imagined it would become the

By Yvonne Magawa, ESAWAS, Zambia The journey of women in the water sector is often shaped by unexpected opportunities, mentorship, and a willingness to embrace new challenges. From technology to infrastructure, the role of women in water regulation continues to grow, proving that gender is no barrier to expertise and leadership. Yvonne Magawa’s inspiring career

By Chelsea Hayward, Francisca Sousa Braga, Jacqueline Sampah Adjei, Marina Batalini de Macedo, Natasha Mumba, Rita Noelle Moussa  Over recent decades, significant advances in the water sector have been made, however, gender inequality remains a persistent challenge at all levels, with women representing only 17% of the water and sanitation workforce globally. A new generation

By the IWA & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG6 Fellowship (2nd cohort) What is the status of women’s and girls’ rights, equality, and empowerment in the global water sector today? The Fourteen Young Water Professionals (YWPs) of the second cohort of the IWA & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship explored this pressing question.

By Loga Sunthri Veeraiah – SPAN, National Water Services Commission (Malaysia)  Although two-thirds of our planet is water, we face an acute water shortage which is getting worse day by day. The water crisis now coupled with the climate crisis is the most pervasive, most severe and most invisible dimension of the ecological devastation on

In this interview, IWA had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Claudia Etchebehere, a distinguished researcher and director of the Microbial Ecology Lab at the Clemente Estable Biological Research Institute in Montevideo, Uruguay. Dr. Etchebehere’s work in Environmental Biotechnology, particularly in the microbiology of wastewater treatment systems, plays a critical role in addressing environmental challenges

By Janelcy Alferes, Chair of the IWA Specialist Group on Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA). As we approach International Women’s Day 2025, it is essential to recognise the role of women in shaping the future of the water sector—including in the digital transformation that is redefining how we manage this vital resource. Can digital solutions

By Prof. Luiza C. Campos, Chair of the IWA SG on Sanitation and Water Management in LMICs Water and sanitation are fundamental human rights and essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. They are pillars of life, community, and sustainability. My journey into the water and sanitation sector has been driven by a

Late last year, the IWA Young Water Professionals China Chapter proudly celebrated its 12th anniversary, having been established in 2012. To mark this milestone, YWP China hosted the highly successful Annual Meeting 2024 from 29th November to 1st December. The event brought together over 200 enthusiastic young water professionals from across the country, showcasing the