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International World Water Day is on the 22 March 2013. Each year, the United Nations (UN) Water declares a theme for the day to a profile a particular issue concerning freshwater and this year’s theme is ‘water co-operation’. The theme supports the International Year of Water Cooperation, which is about ... Continue Reading »

On 11 February this year, UNESCO launched the International Year of Water Cooperation at their headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO has been delegated to organise the activities that feature in the International Year of Water Cooperation, due to the multidisciplinary nature of the organisation. The event was marked with speeches from Irina ... Continue Reading »

In December 2010, it was announced by the United Nations (UN) general assembly that 2013 would be the UN’s International Year of Water Cooperation. Mr Hans d’Orville, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Assistant Director for Strategic Planning says that The International Year of Water Cooperation is about helping ... Continue Reading »

As Australia moves closer to having a nationwide plan in place for the preservation of the Murray Darling river systems, many have sought to question the validity of the science, and indeed the scientists whose work has been pivotal in shaping it. Director Dr Paul Willis will host a discussion as ... Continue Reading »

Richard Davis has recently retired as Chief Science Advisor to the Australian National Water Commission. He has had an extensive career as research scientist with CSIRO Australia where he undertook research into environmental flows, catchment management to reduce sediment and nutrient contamination of waterways, land use planning techniques, and development of ... Continue Reading »

RiAus is excited to feature the work of Emma Lawrance, a science communication student and blogger. Emma interviews young and inspiring scientists, and shares their stories, passions and challenges. Emma has kindly given RiAus permission to republish content from her 'Scientist in the Spotlight' series. Emma's blog is ... Continue Reading »

Professor Don Bursill AM is South Australia’s Chief Scientist. He is an international leader and recognised expert in the field of water management and water quality, and has been at the forefront of the most important developments and decisions regarding potable water in Australia for the past 40 years. A key ... Continue Reading »

A look at the role of water in the development of the city of Adelaide tells a story punctuated by water shortage, damaging floods and water quality issues. What do the people of Adelaide think of water? How much are they prepared to pay for it? And how do these factors influence ... Continue Reading »

Scott Rayburg's field of expertise is catchment management, environmental flows, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, GIS, remote sensing and data analysis. He is currently a Chancellor's Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney. Dr Rayburg is a member of ... Continue Reading »

Mike Young is a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, a director of the Environment Institute and one of the country's leading water policy experts. He has played a key role in the development of water policy in Australia and has been identified by The Canberra Times ... Continue Reading »

Jon Kellett is the Head of Urban and Regional Planning for the University of South Australia (UniSA). He has taught urban planning and environmental management for more than 25 years at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK and the UniSA. His research interests include planning policy responses ... Continue Reading »