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This document discusses developing a water plan for the lower Hunter region of Australia. It outlines six potential portfolios or combinations of supply and demand measures to meet the plan's objectives of providing water security during droughts, reliable water supplies to meet growing demand, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. The portfolios were developed using models to predict future water supply and demand under different climate scenarios. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios to incorporate social, economic, and environmental considerations into the final water plan.
The document discusses issues with the proposed California WaterFix system to build two new tunnels from the Sacramento River to pumping plants in the Delta. It argues that the project would be economically unreasonable and environmentally damaging, as it would negatively impact fisheries, ocean outflows, and potentially increase sea levels from shifting river flows. Instead, it recommends focusing investments on improving current Delta levees and fish screens to preserve marine life while also being safer and more reliable.
The World Bank Group supports sustainable hydropower development through multiple instruments to help reduce poverty, boost prosperity, and improve sustainability. More than half of hydropower projects supported are run-of-river or small projects that do not involve large dams. The World Bank provides over $8.8 billion in funding for 17 GW of installed hydropower capacity. It also provides technical assistance for hydropower planning and development to 50 countries to help optimize development. The World Bank aims to support hydropower in a way that manages risks to people and the environment.
The water-food-energy nexus recognizes the interdependence between water, food, and energy security. Meeting the growing global demands for food, energy, and water will require managing these sectors in an integrated way rather than in isolation. Climate change introduces additional uncertainties by increasing tensions between sectors for access to limited water resources. Achieving the SDGs related to water, food, and energy will require nexus solutions that balance the competing needs of these sectors in a sustainable manner.
This document has been prepared by the Agham Advocates of Science& Technology for the People (AGHAM) to aid local communities threatened by dam projects. This reference document contain information and tools that can be used by the community to have a better understanding of dams and make informed decisions how to collectively approach the dam project in their area. This guide is not exhaustive and complete, but centers on basic questions to learn more about the dam project in the area and to guide further research.
The document discusses plans for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in South Coast Water District. It proposes building a 4-5 million gallon per day desalination plant by 2020 to provide a reliable local water supply that is drought-proof. The plant would use subsurface slant well intake technology and an existing wastewater outfall to minimize environmental impacts. It estimates the total project cost at $90 million and discusses alternatives for funding, addressing common concerns about desalination projects.
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The document discusses potential water supply portfolios for the Lower Hunter region to meet future water demands and improve drought security. Six portfolios combining different water supply and demand options are presented, including water efficiency programs, drought restrictions, stormwater harvesting, recycled water schemes, and desalination. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios, which consider factors like costs, environmental and social impacts, and risks. The portfolios were developed through technical investigations and community consultation to identify and evaluate options that could contribute to securing the region's water supply.
This document discusses developing a water plan for the lower Hunter region of Australia. It outlines six potential portfolios or combinations of supply and demand measures to meet the plan's objectives of providing water security during droughts, reliable water supplies to meet growing demand, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. The portfolios were developed using models to predict future water supply and demand under different climate scenarios. Community feedback is sought on the portfolios to incorporate social, economic, and environmental considerations into the final water plan.
The document discusses issues with the proposed California WaterFix system to build two new tunnels from the Sacramento River to pumping plants in the Delta. It argues that the project would be economically unreasonable and environmentally damaging, as it would negatively impact fisheries, ocean outflows, and potentially increase sea levels from shifting river flows. Instead, it recommends focusing investments on improving current Delta levees and fish screens to preserve marine life while also being safer and more reliable.
The World Bank Group supports sustainable hydropower development through multiple instruments to help reduce poverty, boost prosperity, and improve sustainability. More than half of hydropower projects supported are run-of-river or small projects that do not involve large dams. The World Bank provides over $8.8 billion in funding for 17 GW of installed hydropower capacity. It also provides technical assistance for hydropower planning and development to 50 countries to help optimize development. The World Bank aims to support hydropower in a way that manages risks to people and the environment.
Bangladesh receives runoff from over 1.7 million square kilometers of land in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China through its rivers. The Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 aims to develop a long-term strategic plan over 50-100 years to improve safety, economic development, and adaptation to climate change in the Bangladesh delta. The plan establishes goals related to flood safety, water security, river and estuary management, ecosystem conservation, water governance, and optimal land and water use. Key challenges include climate change impacts, institutional capacity, and ensuring the plan is implementable through coordinated short-term actions and investments.
Fresh water is a diminishing resource worldwide. The accommodation sector is extremely vulnerable yet capable of reducing its consumption while saving money and assuring a more sustainable future. This workshop enables property owners and operators to develop their individual water conservation plan, resulting in an immediate reduction in water demand from guests, staff and ongoing operations.
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This document discusses developing a water quality management plan for restoring the Manawatu River in New Zealand. The river suffers from poor water quality due to agricultural runoff containing nutrients, pathogens, and sediments. A management plan is needed to identify sources of pollution, set water quality targets, and implement restoration strategies. Strategies may include planting riparian buffers, upgrading wastewater treatment, and improving farm management practices to filter runoff before it reaches waterways. The goal is to improve the river's water quality and ecological health while balancing economic needs. Public involvement will also be important for the plan's success.
The present study aims to analyze how climate change will impact water supply in two regions - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It will focus on these regions because LAC has abundant freshwater resources while MENA has very arid ecosystems. The study will examine Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a tool to help effectively and efficiently manage water for agriculture as climate change progresses. Recommendations for policies and measures at local, national and international levels will be provided to safeguard this vital resource.
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ZWAI expresses concerns that the plan focuses too much on water as an economic asset rather than a basic human need. They argue the plan does not sufficiently address water conservation or reuse of treated greywater and sewage sludge. ZWAI also believes the plan gives too much power to Irish Water and not enough to local authorities on water-related planning.
The submission provides ZWAI's principles and objectives regarding water management. It then outlines several issues and recommendations regarding demand management, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, leakage reduction, and
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The water and wastewater infrastructure in the United States faces serious challenges and is in need of significant investment and innovation. Current systems are outdated, inefficient, and fail to utilize resources like water and energy. This presents opportunities for more sustainable solutions that optimize water usage, reduce costs, and generate value from waste products. New decentralized and natural treatment approaches are gaining ground and have the potential to transform the industry. The addressable market for sustainable water solutions in the US is estimated to grow from $4 billion currently to over $15 billion by 2020.
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Fresh and fossil water is a rapidly diminishing resource worldwide. The accommodation sector is extremely vulnerable yet capable of reducing its consumption up to 50% while saving money, reducing chemicals and energy consumption. The ecoplan:net Water Conservation Planning Workshop provides a workbook/manual for participants to prepare your individual corporate water management plan including audit preparation and monitoring.
This document discusses integrated watershed management. It begins by noting that water is a limited resource and that poor management could threaten access to water for many people. It then discusses various aspects of watershed management, including participatory approaches, strategies for sustainable groundwater use, the importance of tanks for irrigation, and recommended watershed activities. The key aspects covered are the importance of involving local communities, balancing water needs, and managing watersheds holistically.
This document discusses key water challenges in South Asia and the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) being implemented to improve resilience. It notes that South Asia has a large population and limited water resources that are under stress. Key challenges include coping with water shortages from population growth and climate change, transboundary water issues, and pollution. WACREP aims to enhance water security and climate resilience through integrated water resources management, capacity building, and local resilience projects. The status and process for developing WACREP's work plan are outlined, along with challenges of limited time, political commitment, and partner capacity.
The presentation discusses The Nature Conservancy's experience with water funds. It summarizes that water funds are an innovative model for long-term watershed conservation where cities and other users provide steady funding to protect upstream lands through conservation actions. The Latin America Water Funds Partnership aims to create and strengthen at least 32 water funds in the region by 2015, impacting over 3 million hectares and benefiting over 50 million people. Examples of water funds in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru are provided.
The document summarizes events related to World Water Day held on March 22nd. It discusses events held by various Caribbean water utilities to celebrate and raise awareness about water issues. Specifically, it discusses events held by the Water Authority of the Cayman Islands, DOWASCO in Dominica, and inauguration of a solar photovoltaic project partnership between the Barbados Water Authority and the United Arab Emirates. It also provides information on chlorine safety workshops hosted by CAWASA and the Chlorine Institute in Saint Lucia. The overarching theme of World Water Day 2019 was "leaving no one behind" and ensuring access to water and sanitation for all.
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• Rosemary Bissett, Head of Sustainability, Governance & Risk, Enterprise Risk, National Australia Bank
• Carl Obst, Editor, UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)
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• Gioia Small, Regional Manager Sustainability and Vintrepreneur, Treasury Wine Estates
• Michael Spencer, Secretary, Water Stewardship Australia and Fellow, Department of Business, Law and Taxation, Monash University
Facilitator:
• Rob Gell, Environmental Entrepreneur, Chairman of UNESCO Western Port Biosphere, and Chair of Wildlife Victoria
More information available at: http://www.unaavictoria.org.au/education-advocacy/masterclasses/corporate-water-valuation-seminar/
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This document discusses developing a water quality management plan for restoring the Manawatu River in New Zealand. The river suffers from poor water quality due to agricultural runoff containing nutrients, pathogens, and sediments. A management plan is needed to identify sources of pollution, set water quality targets, and implement restoration strategies. Strategies may include planting riparian buffers, upgrading wastewater treatment, and improving farm management practices to filter runoff before it reaches waterways. The goal is to improve the river's water quality and ecological health while balancing economic needs. Public involvement will also be important for the plan's success.
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3. MENA is the world’s most freshwater-scarce region
There simply isn't enough freshwater in these regions to support the demands for sustainable
freshwater for human and commercial consumption
MENA needs sustainable, reliable, long-term freshwater
security urgently
6.3% of global population. Only 1% of the world’s freshwater
4. Currently only Qatar and KSA lead on global freshwater
security
Qatar is the world’s only nation possessing Water Security Mega Reservoirs
According to the Guinness World Records, Qatar's mega reservoirs are officially the largest
of their kind in the world with seven full days of water security.
KSA established the first global water organization of an Arab nation in 2023
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has announced the establishment of the
Global Water Organization (GWO) as part of a plan to position the kingdom as a global
leader in addressing the pressing challenges related to global water supply.
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The challenge: the global demand for freshwater is projected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030.
The solution: Project Greenland and Project Alaska
Projects Greenland and Project Alaska advance the UN SDG 6 "Global Water Security“ and SDG 13 "Climate
Action" by capturing melting pristine glacier freshwater and transferring earth's most precious resource to
drought-stricken regions.
This solution enables the mitigation of sea level rise and advances global freshwater security.
This initiative serves as a foundation for addressing pressing challenges across diverse sectors: drinkable
water supply, humanitarian relief efforts, industrial operations, commercial enterprises, agricultural
sustainability, and energy requirements.
To support this initiative, Thomas Schumann also developed the following initiatives:
• TSC Water Security Index, the world’s 1st equity index family for global capital markets
• Thomas Schumann Water Security Fund, the world’s 1st fund to advance SDG #6
"Global Water Security“
Thomas Schumann Capital offers freshwater solutions
Since 2011, Thomas Schumann Capital has developed solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals #6. SDG 6 seeks
to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation for all, focusing on the sustainable management of freshwater resources, wastewater,
and ecosystems and acknowledging the importance of an enabling environment.
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Perspective of the freshwater stock
Freshwater stock is increased by
Glacier Water or Desalination
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Existing
freshwater stock
Glacier water Desalination
Total freshwater stock
Water distribution
and process
Households Industries Agriculture
Used freshwater collection
Used freshwater treatment
Renewed freshwater stock
Groundwater or
precipitation
Glacier
Brackish and
seawater
Upstream
Midstream
Downstream
Increase in
freshwater stock
Market context
Increasing stress of the total freshwater stock:
• Increasing world population: The world population is
expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, organically growing the
demand for freshwater.
• New ways of living: Nearly 7 of 10 people will live in cities by
2050 (compared to 56% today), increasing water demand and
infrastructure in limited areas.
• Climate change: 2.4 billion people live in water-stressed
regions, which is rapidly growing and projected to reach 2.7
billion by 2030.
This supply-demand imbalance is driven by the increase in
population and climate change, which contributes to a decline in
the total freshwater stock.
• The freshwater market size is estimated at USD 843 Billion in
2022 and projected to reach USD 1,142 Billion in 2030.
• The competition is concentrated midstream and downstream
of the value chain. We observe an entry of new players and
an expansion of existing players.
• There is limited competition in the upstream value chain.
The stock of freshwater needs to increase to meet the
growing demand in water. The extraction of new freshwater
increases the supply and reduces the pressure on the overall
stock. Desalination technologies and glacier water harvesting
are the most mature and established technologies to improve the
total available freshwater stock. This report will focus on those
two promising technologies from a sustainable and economical
point of view.
The high-level water value chain highlights that most of the freshwater is recycled. Only
desalination and glacier water contributes to increase the total freshwater stock
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Freshwater demand will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030
Desalination technologies and glacier freshwater harvesting are contributing to
increase the supply of freshwater
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The global demand for freshwater is projected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030. This water stress can only be addressed by increasing the total
freshwater stock available on Earth. As of today, only two technologies exist desalination and glacier freshwater harvesting.
Desalination technologies refer to the process of removing salt and other
minerals from seawater or brackish water to produce freshwater.
However, desalination is not the most sustainable alternative to producing
freshwater:
• This technology is energy-intensive and still largely powered by fossil fuels.
• Desalinated water is expensive, and it is only economically practical for
high-valued uses in arid areas.
• The price of water is correlated to the energy prices.
• A sustainable management plan is required to mitigate the negative
externalities on the marine ecosystems and environment.
Glacier freshwater harvesting refers to the process of capturing and
utilizing the meltwater from glaciers as a water resource.
Glacier water provides a sustainable source of freshwater:
• Harvesting glacier water contributes to mitigating the global sea level
rise by capturing the water at the source before it flows to the ocean.
• The glacier water requires less water treatment than traditional
methods, resulting in lower energy consumption (and costs).
However, the transportation of freshwater to water-stressed regions
inevitably generates GHG emissions.
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Glacier freshwater is a solution to the water stress
Thomas Schumann Capital has five strategic licenses to exploit glacier water
concessions in Greenland and Alaska for eight trillion liters for the next 20 years
Sustainable solution:
• Glacier freshwater contributes to the SDG #6: Global Water Security.
• Glaciers represent approximately 10% of the world’s total freshwater
resources. Most of this resource is unused, and the freshwater flows into the
oceans without being used in human applications.
Political ambitions:
• Glacier water is an export resource that contributes to the financial
independence of remote areas and countries.
• The Greenland government granted licenses to 12 commercial licensees to
exploit the glacier water in a sustainable manner.
Economically viable:
• Successful commercialization initiatives of glacier water demonstrate the
economical viability of the product. For example, Inland Ice Water in
Greenland or Icelandic Glacial™ Water from Iceland.
• Pristine water: the melted surface water from the glaciers is pristine and does
not require any heavy treatments.
• Project Greenland (HoldCo for the projects in Greenland)
• Project Greenland has two licenses to exploit the freshwater from the glacier in
Greenland.
• It will supply freshwater for Europe and Middle East regions.
• Project Alaska (HoldCo for the project in Alaska)
• Project Alaska has one license to exploit the freshwater from the glacier in Alaska.
• It will supply freshwater for Asia and the Americas regions.
The total exploitation volume of 8 trillion liters for the next 20 years.
Project Greenland and Project Alaska are future-proof investments that are
getting traction. It contributes increasing the supply of freshwater globally:
While the global demand for freshwater is projected to outstrip supply
by 40% by 2030.
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Environmental considerations for glacier water harvesting
Glacier water harvesting is a sustainable solution that contributes to balancing the
global water supply-demand.
Thomas Schumann Capital is well aware of each of these considerations and
has been integrating them into every decision-making process to uphold
responsible and sustainable practices at all stages of the value chain.
Nevertheless
The process of glacier water harvesting involves either capturing melting water
from glaciers and entails the following environmental considerations:
Less processing and energy are
required to treat the water to
drinkable standards.
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Environmental
considerations
Provide a solution to water-
stressed regions and support the
local population and economy.
Climate change
adaption
Climate
consideration
Emissions
Prevent water from flowing into
the oceans, contributing to the
sea level rise.
Transport of freshwater to the
water-stressed regions
contributes to GHG emissions.
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An experienced team to deliver the project
The team is composed of professionals with an extensive experience in the
freshwater industry
Thomas Schumann
CEO
• World expert on Global Water Security investment
solutions
• UN Leading expert of SDG 6 “Global Water Security”
Roxana Petre
Chair of the Board of Directors
Bert Mulder
Head of Global Sales
• Entrepreneur with a track record of launching
2 successful businesses
• Drinking- and freshwater specialist
• Specializes in water purification technologies
and drinking water production systems
Glacier Freshwater Solutions core team
Recognized experts support the core team
• Henrik Brandt (Co-founder & CEO of Inland Ice ApS)
• Robert Nagy (CEO & Co-Founder of KoldCo ApS)
• Martin Sandy Shalmi (Co-Founder of KoldCo ApS)
• Bruno Månsson (Co-Founder of KoldCo ApS)
• Charles Cartier (President and Co-Founder of Arctic Blue Waters Alaska Inc.)
• Fred Paley (Director and Co-Founder of Arctic Blue Waters Alaska Inc.)
Together the experts have an extensive experience in the following key areas:
• Developing business in the food and beverage sector with a special focus on drinks
• Glacier water harvesting and advising the government on sustainable water solutions
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An experienced team to deliver the project
The team is supported by experts in global finance and SDG6 Water Security
Dr. Upmanu Lall
Advisor
• Global Chief Economist, then Special Economic Advisor at Citigroup (2010-2019)
• Advisor to Goldman Sachs International (2005-2009)
• Chief Economist and Special Counselor to the President of the European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (2000-2005)
Willem Buiter
Advisor
Key advisors and inspirations for the project
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• Director of the Columbia Water Center and the Alan and Carol Silberstein
Professor of Engineering
• Expert in Global Water Sustainability
• Editor in-chief of the Water Security Journal
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Water as an Asset Class
“I expect to see in the near future a massive expansion of investment in the water sector,
including the production of fresh, clean water from other sources (desalination, purification),
storage, shipping, and transportation of water.
I expect to see a globally integrated market for freshwater within 25 to 30 years. […]
There will be different grades and types of fresh water, just the way we have light sweet, and
heavy sour crude oil today. Water as an asset class will, in my view, become eventually the
single most important physical-commodity-based asset class, dwarfing oil, copper, agricultural
commodities, and precious metals.”
Willem Buiter (2011)