A ‘Grand Bargain’ on the Colorado River
Posted on 24th June 2019
Recently, Dr. Kevin Wheeler gave a highly provocative talk on ways to address the looming renegotiation of the Colorado, and confront future disputes over managing water during times of severe drought between 7 states in the southwest United States and between the United States and Mexico. At the 40th Annual Getches-Wilson Center Summer Conference, Kevin […]
Water efficiency in the public sector: The role of social norms
Posted on 21st June 2019
Dr. Bettina Lange and Dr. Kevin Grecksch from the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies make a case for the significance of social norms in crafting water efficiency campaigns for public sector organizations.
Global Water Partnership CEO on effective leadership
Posted on 21st June 2019
For those who couldn’t make the 7 May talk on leadership, participant Simon Damkjaer wrote a blog highlighting Dr Monika Weber-Fahr’s advice.
Smart Handpumps Crowdfunding
Posted on 21st June 2019
On 18 June, BBC South Today featured the Water Programme’s Smart Handpumps project in its evening news bulletin. This timely piece was just before Thursday’s new JMP published report. Patrick Thomson and Jacob Katuva were interviewed about the project and mentioned the crowdfunding campaign, which is going well, reaching 50% of its £50,000 goal pledged as of Friday. This is the final week and this project only receives its pledges if reaches its £50k goal, so spread the word!