Future trends in the drinking water sector and technological opportunities
Event details
| Date | 04.05.2009 |
| Hour | 16:15 |
| Speaker | Dr Wouter Pronk, EAWAG |
| Location |
GR B30
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Several stress factors will have an important impact on the global drinking water situation in the coming decades. Evidently, climate change has an influence on temperature, but also on precipitation patterns and thus influences the fresh water availability in several ways. Other stress factors include demographic developments and scarcity of energy resources. On the other hand, opportunities exist in the form of new technologies, globalization and increased consumer involvement. Furthermore, an additional challenge exists by the global commitment to address the MDGs (Millenium Development Goals) to reduce the number of people suffering from hunger or lack of safe drinking water. The challenges, the opportunities and possible solutions will be discussed. Some examples will be given from the area of technology provided.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Contact
- A. Berne