World Water Week in Stockholm

Media Alert: ACWA, CWEA Offer Tips on Covering Water Professionals Appreciation Week

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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During California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, which takes place from October 7 to 15, water associations are spotlighting the dedicated individuals and incredible opportunities that keep California's water systems functioning flawlessly.

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  • During California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, which takes place from October 7 to 15, water associations are spotlighting the dedicated individuals and incredible opportunities that keep California's water systems functioning flawlessly.
  • There’s a big team of people behind the scenes taking care of California’s water and they deserve recognition,” said Jenn Jones, the Executive Director and CEO of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
  • We’ve always been here and water workers are essential to life in California.”
    What are the water workforce challenges?
  • To address the challenges faced by the water workforce, we’re raising the profile of water professionals during Water Week, including:
    Celebrating water professionals and highlighting the overflowing well of job opportunities during California Water Professionals Appreciation Week on October 7-15.

Naomi Park from USA wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Naomi Park from USA receives the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 for her research on the removal of carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean.

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  • Naomi Park from USA receives the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 for her research on the removal of carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean.
  • For this, she was announced the winner of Stockholm Junior Water Prize , an international competition where students between the ages of 15 and 20 present solutions to major water challenges.
  • The Stockholm Junior Water Prize has been organized every year since 1997 by the Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, with Xylem as Founding Partner.
  • Patrick Decker, Xylem’s President and CEO, added: “The next generation of water innovators is already making a difference today – as all the Stockholm Junior Water Prize participants show.

Climate Resilience Critical to Water Program Design

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Market-based programs designed to improve access to water, safely managed sanitation, and hygiene products should be underpinned by environmental sustainability, says Lizz Welch, CEO of international nonprofit iDE.

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  • "In light of the climate crisis, it is important we include the planet as a key stakeholder when we design solutions to enduring challenges within the water sector," says Welch.
  • August 20: Driving Rural Water Innovation, Concept to Scale-up: Global WASH senior manager Elise Mann will take part in this session convening innovators seeking to accelerate rural water development.
  • August 21: Innovation for Water and Climate: Global WASH director Sarah Custer-Lalanne joins this session to talk about equity in the intersection between WASH and climate.
  • Put on by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the conference is the leading international annual gathering on global water issues, held every year since 1991.

Be Part of the Solution for Healthy Water Worldwide with Philippe Cousteau, Jr., Xylem Watermark and the 2023 EarthEcho Water Challenge

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching March 22nd to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day, the EarthEcho Water Challenge is one of the world's largest civic science programs, empowering more than 1.7 million young people and community members in 146 countries to connect with and protect their local waterways. The Water Challenge features a host of online tools and networking opportunities for youth and others to join the growing global movement to restore critical water resources, starting in their own communities.

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  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is a simple action anyone can take to fight for a clean water future.
  • This year's Water Challenge kicks off with youth-led Water Challenge Ambassador events in 10 states across the continental U.S, four regions in Mexico, and the Catalonia region of Spain.
  • During World Water Week, EarthEcho's Water Challenge Ambassadors—young environmental leaders ages 14-22—will host events to increase knowledge of local water resources.
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem, a leading global water technology company.

Qatar America Institute for Culture fall schedule of programs offers a new take on sustainability in the arts

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) is pleased to present its fall schedule of programs emphasizing the relationship between QAIC's mission to cultivate artistic expression and cultural dialogue from the United States, Qatar and the broader Arab and Islamic worlds with today's most pressing issues. Organized in collaboration with Qatari and U.S.- based cultural partners, including the Doha Film Institute (DFI), QAIC's fall programs and exhibitions engage climate change and sustainability in the arts through film, olfactory art, and photography and culminate in a weekend-long arts summit with related panels, film screenings, and other activities.

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  • Sustainability-focused programming kicked off on August 23, 2022, with the opening reception of the third annual FOCI photography program exhibition.
  • This year's theme and exhibition opened in conjunction with World Water Week drawing attention to water scarcity and access.
  • "Here at QAIC, our IMPART Summit is the culmination of a year-long focus on sustainability through the arts."
  • To schedule a visit or to view the full schedule of upcoming programs, visit qataramerica.org .

Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms.

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  • Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms.
  • For this, she was announced as winner of Stockholm Junior Water Prize, an international competition where students between the ages of 15 and 20 present solutions to major water challenges.
  • The Stockholm Junior Water Prize has been organized every year since 1997 by the Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, with Xylem as Founding Partner.
  • Stockholm Junior Water Prize is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate these contributions, said Torgny Holmgren, Executive Director at Stockholm International Water Institute.

Illinois American Water Observes “National Drinking Water Week” by Encouraging Wise Water Use and Providing Source Water Protection Tips

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Illinois American Water is observing National Drinking Water Week by encouraging wise water use and providing source water protection tips.

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  • Illinois American Water is observing National Drinking Water Week by encouraging wise water use and providing source water protection tips.
  • American Water Works Association has hosted National Drinking Water Week for more than 40 years.
  • Justin Ladner, president of Illinois American Water, explains, Safe, reliable drinking water is a key ingredient in our daily lives.
  • About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.

PVWC kicks off Drinking Water Week: "Clean Water is Essential to Life"

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Sunday, May 1, 2022
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Drinking Water Week recognizes the hardworking people performing various roles to ensure tap water is "There When You Need It."

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  • Drinking Water Week recognizes the hardworking people performing various roles to ensure tap water is "There When You Need It."
  • "These professionals continuously perform important work to ensure that our customers receive clean drinking water because clean water is essential to life."
  • To commemorate the week, water utilities, water organizations, government entities, environmental advocates, schools and others throughout North America and beyond are encouraging people to learn more about the importance of water services and water infrastructure.
  • For several decades, American Water Works Association and PVWC have celebrated Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity to recognize the vital role water plays in daily lives because, clean water is essential to life.

Showcasing water care, Brazil Pavilion reaches 2 million visitors at Expo Dubai

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the last days of Expo 2020 Dubai, visitors can experience the abundance of water from South America. At the Brazil Pavilion, Itaipu Binacional, an energy company that belongs equally to Brazil and Paraguay, highlights the interconnections between water, biodiversity, climate, and energy.  

Key Points: 
  • FOZ DO IGUAU, Brazil, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the last days of Expo 2020 Dubai, visitors can experience the abundance of water from South America.
  • At the Brazil Pavilion, Itaipu Binacional, an energy company that belongs equally to Brazil and Paraguay, highlights the interconnections between water, biodiversity, climate, and energy.
  • The exhibition attracted more than 350 thousand people so far, contributing to the Brazil Pavilion to overcome the 2 million visitors mark during the whole event.
  • It has a water mirror that refers to the enormous availability of water resources in Brazil: 12% of the world's fresh water and a coastline that extends for almost 11 thousand kilometers.

Showcasing water care, Brazil Pavilion reaches 2 million visitors at Expo Dubai

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the last days of Expo 2020 Dubai, visitors can experience the abundance of water from South America. At the Brazil Pavilion, Itaipu Binacional, an energy company that belongs equally to Brazil and Paraguay, highlights the interconnections between water, biodiversity, climate, and energy.  

Key Points: 
  • FOZ DO IGUAU, Brazil, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the last days of Expo 2020 Dubai, visitors can experience the abundance of water from South America.
  • At the Brazil Pavilion, Itaipu Binacional, an energy company that belongs equally to Brazil and Paraguay, highlights the interconnections between water, biodiversity, climate, and energy.
  • The exhibition attracted more than 350 thousand people so far, contributing to the Brazil Pavilion to overcome the 2 million visitors mark during the whole event.
  • It has a water mirror that refers to the enormous availability of water resources in Brazil: 12% of the world's fresh water and a coastline that extends for almost 11 thousand kilometers.