The International Water Association (IWA) is the global network of 10,000 water professionals spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all facets of the water cycle.
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The water sector is facing an era of unprecedented challenges. To support innovation and strategic thinking in the water sector we engage our members on subjects critical to the sector's future development.
By joining IWA you can connect, collaborate and benefit from the world's largest international professional association. IWA specialist groups provide a platform to share your views and expand your knowledge on specific subjects of interest.
The IWA network is structured to promote multi-level collaboration among its diverse membership groups to create innovative, pragmatic and sustainable solutions to challenging global water needs. Here is a snapshot of the latest IWA initiatives.
IWA Awards and Honours
Nominations for IWA Awards and Honours are open now!
New IWA Africa Regional Office and Newsletter
IWA African Regional Office and Newsletter launced this week at the African Water Association Congress in Kampala, Uganda.
O&M toolbox launched
IWA Development Solutions launches the Operation and Maintenance Toolbox this week at the African Water Week in Kampala, Uganda.
2010 Yearbook: Update your details
Stay connected! We are preparing the 2010 IWA Yearbook, these are the last remaining days for you to check your contact details and update them.
New Regional Offices in North America and the Danube Region
The new IWA offices in North America and Danube and Black Sea regions will offer a meeting and working space to better serve IWA’s members and stakeholders in the regions.
Each year IWA organises and co-convenes over 40 international specialist conferences and seminars on a wide variety of topics in water management in locations worldwide.
Decentralized waste water treatment solutions in developing countries
23-25 March 2010 Surabaya, Indonesia
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Deadline for submission of full papers: 25 March
2-4 June 2010, Moscow, Russia
2nd IWA/WEF wastewater treatment modelling seminar
28-30 March 2010 Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada
IWA Utilities Conference Deadline for Early Bird Registration 31 March 2010
10-12 May 2010, Barcelona, Spain
Leading-Edge Technologies 2010 Early Bird Registration extended until 31March
2-4 June 2010, Phoenix (AZ), USA
Singapore Water Week Convention Deadline for full papers: 15 April
28 June - 2 July 2010, Singapore
Water Research Conference
11-14 April 2010, Lisbon, Portugal
Sustainable Solutions for Small Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems
19-22 April 2010, Girona, Spain
World-leading journals and information resources on water and wastewater research and practice. Hot off the press:
GLOBAL: Report warns world is likely to miss the sanitation MDG (16/03/10)
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