EMWIS Flash n°123 - July/August 2015

EMWIS Flash - July/August 2015 Euro-Mediterranean Information System on the know-how in the Water Sector For further information: www.emwis.net & check our page at facebook Flash produced by the EMWIS Technical Unit- OIEAU, CEDEX, CHJ Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform Mediterranean Water Information Mechanism / Geo-Catalogue / UfM-Water / AquaForMED / PAWA / NWRM / MED-3R/ R-KNOW / demEAUmed / WEAM4i / SAID / OPIRIS / SWOS

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In this issue N°123 (www.emwis.net/thematicdirs/eflash/flash123)
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HEADLINE
1- Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS) project launch
IN BRIEF
2- Water Strategy in the Western Mediterranean 5+5: Action Plan
3- "EUROPE-INBO 2015": For the Implementation of the European Water Directives, Thessaloniki, Greece
4- Sustainable growth: the EU is investing EUR 107 million in south-western Europe
5- Arab G-WADI Network created in Muscat, Oman
6- OECD Inventory of Water Governance Indicators and Measurement Frameworks

7- RKNOW: The Nature & Water Knowledge Sharing Forum Final Proceedings

8- DemEAUmed project: water cleaning technologies moving to the demonstration hotel
9- WEAM4i project technical meeting
10- SAID: focus on Water quality management Decision support system
11- OpIRIS: Online Professional Irrigation Scheduling Expert System

12- MED-3R: Euro-Mediterranean Strategic Platform for a suitable waste management
13- ANADRY project: New EU LIFE project on sludge treatment with EMWIS involvment
14- Italy: study tour to Sicily on wastewater management using natural treatment systems in rural areas

15- Finland: EIB backs construction of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant
16- Egypt: Water shortages bring suffering to Egypt's countryside
17- Israel, Palestine and Jordan team up to save river
18- First Ever Regional Integrated Master Plan for the Jordan Valley
19- Turkey: Vegetable growers save up to 40 percent water with the AquaTag sensor
20- Oman funds renewable desalination research
21- Iran Scientists develop nanoparticles to treat wastewater
22- Saudi Arabia KAUST Discovery: Manipulating membranes
23- UAE: How to make it rain in the desert
24- NASA balances water budget with new estimates of liquid assets
25- Monitoring surface water content of wheat plots in irrigated semi-arid regions using SPOT data
26- Internationally coordinated use of satellites needed for managing floods
27- Managing wastewater treatment at the river-basin scale

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1- The kick off meeting of Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS) project took place in Jena (Germany) on July 1-2nd, 2015. The Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS) project is co-funded by Research and Innovation H2020 programme for 3 years and is involving 13 partners. The main objective is to develop a monitoring and information service focussing on wetland ecosystems. The partners started working on the selection of test sites, their characterisation and products that will be derived from satellites data. A wide variety of wetlands areas will be studied in some cases in combination with the entire river basin to analyse the contribution of these areas to water management. In the Mediterranean area, the coverage should include sites in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Montenegro/Albania, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia. Service cases will be developed focusing on the key policy issues of each area. The types of product foreseen are: land cover/land use (and their changes), inventory/delineation, soil moisture, land surface temperature, water quality and surface water dynamic. A strong focus will be on end-users engagement through dedicated workshops, field visits, training and direct access to the services. Collaboration has been initiated with GEO BON (Biodiversity Observation Network) and with the 2nd project selected under the same H2020 call: EcoPotential. Further information on EMWIS website.

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2- Water Ministers of the countries of Western Mediterranean (5+5) and their representatives adopted last March 31th, 2015 in Algiers, the common strategy of water, marking the effective start of the Euro-Maghreb dialogue in this sector. This strategy, intended to implement a common approach in terms of addressing water-related concerns, was adopted by all the ten countries of the northern and southern shores of the western Mediterranean attending the ministerial conference of 5+5 Dialogue, held in Algiers. The works of this ministerial conference were held under the joint chairmanship of Algeria and Spain which initiated the 5+5 Dialogue. Following the approval of the Water Strategy in the Western Mediterranean that took place in Algiers last March 31st, the work has been continued in elaborating the Action Plan that will be annexed to the Strategy. In this sense, a work meeting (Workshop 4) will take place in Madrid (Spain) on the 10th of September 2015. The purpose of this meeting is to present the information compiled so far in regards to the Action Plan and to move forward towards finalising it. Further information on EMWIS website

3- Within the context created by the European Commission “Blueprint”, EUROPE-INBO 2015 meeting will be organized in Thessaloniki (Greece) on October 21-24th, 2015 around a preparatory workshop and 4 roundtables dealing with the updated issues of the field Implementation of the WFD and other European Water Directives. We shall especially study the means for better integration of the processes, new measures to cope with the main challenges that are: diffuse pollution, hydro-morphology, adaptation to climate change, prevention of droughts and floods, the need to get the stakeholders more involved in the field implementation of these measures, the economic tools and the funding of the Programmes of Measures. The meeting will welcome Water Directors, River Basin District Authorities, INBO member organizations and observers, and also water administrations and organizations, interested in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, and of its “Daughter and related Directives”, of the member and candidate countries of the European Union and of all the other countries of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia and of the Mediterranean basin. Further information on EMWIS website

4- The European Commission has just adopted last June 19th a territorial cooperation programme for south-western Europe (the SUDOE Programme). The programme will receive more than EUR 100 million in financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) during the period 2014-2020. The programme consists of five priority axes (plus technical assistance for implementing the programme): 1) Promoting innovatory capacity to create smart and sustainable growth; 2) Boosting the competitiveness and internationalisation of SMEs; 3) Improving policies on energy efficiency in public buildings and housing; 4) Preventing and managing risks more efficiently; and 5)Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency. Further information on EMWIS website

5- The second steering committee meetings of the General Secretariat of the Arab Network for the management of water resources in arid and semi-(Arab G-WADI Network) took place in Muscat (Oman), for two days from 3-4/ June, 2015. The opening session of the meeting was under the patronage of Eng. Said bin Nasser Al Habsi, Director General of the Directorate General of Water Resources Assessment, he indicated the importance of this meeting, as one of the main scientific gatherings of the network. Content focused on the most important water issues of concern to the Arab countries, with results of experiments and studies from some countries. It was also an opportunity to review and evaluate the technical and administrative aspects of the network. The participants discussed at the meeting items belonging to the network business in the past period and the business in the coming period and discussed topics of interest to water the Arab region in general. The First meeting of the Secretariat of (Arab G-WADI Network) was held in Muscat on 28-29/1/2013. Further information on EMWIS website

6- Following the recent adoption of OECD Principles on Water Governance, the OECD is currently working towards the development of Water Governance Indicators, with the objective to identify and scale up best practices and to provide a systemic framework to evaluate the effectiveness of water-related institutions and governance instruments. A first step to this three-year project consisted in taking stock of what exists through a detailed Inventory of Water Governance Indicators and Measurement Frameworks, which maps more than 60 sets of indicators, databases, guidelines, maps, and assessment frameworks that can feed discussions on measuring water governance. This Inventory was designed as an evolutionary tool to be complemented and updated on a regular basis. Comments and suggestions are welcome by 8 September 2015, including to flag water governance indicators or databases that may have been overlooked. Further information on EMWIS website

7- R-KNOW is a Mediterranean regional project co-funded by the European Union. The project aspires to create a Regional Knowledge Network on Water that will assist in strengthening the application of systematic approaches to water management and governance in five countries (Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Morocco and Egypt). It also aims to influence policy and decision-making processes as means to enhance good governance in the water sector. As part of this initiative and partnership, four thematic areas have been selected (Climate Change, Sustainable Technologies, Governance and the Water Food Energy Nexus) to disseminate knowledge, lessons learnt and experiences. These themes were the focus of a regional forum that gathered more than 100 experts and practitioners from 15 different countries in the MENA region in Sharm el Shaikh, Egypt last May 12-14th, 2015. The forum resulted in further stakeholder engagement, capacity building and knowledge sharing. It is also important to mention, that the forum helped in identifying the priorities of the Region to align a number of initiatives to achieve a future vision.  Key recommendations have been compiled in a regional report. Further information on EMWIS website

8- In the framework of the demEAUmed project, eight categories of innovative water treatment technologies together with a monitoring, control and decision support system (DSS) are being integrated and demonstrated in real life situation to reuse water at the Samba Hotel, a 3* hotel chain situated in Lloret de Mar, close to Barcelona. It is a large resort with 441 rooms, green areas and exterior pools, conference rooms, bar and a restaurant. Different proven water treatment technologies at pre-marketable level are being properly combined to treat and adapt the different water flows to the necessities of the different areas in the resort, while saving fresh water consumption and reducing environmental and socio-economic impact in a safe way. demEAUmed is a European project co-funded by the European Union under the 7th Framework Program, that started on January 1st, 2014 for over 42 months(2014-2017). The fisrt phase of the projects was dedicated to laboratory calibration of the treatment technologies and on site analysis. Technologies are now being installed at the hotel. Further information on the project and its technologies (factsheets) can be found on demEAUmed website. Further information on EMWIS website

9- On 16th July a technical meeting was carried out in the Spanish demosite of WEAM4i project. For that purpose, a few partners of the project (METEOSIM, FENACORE, ADASA, HISPATEC and CG BARDENAS) went over the communities 5 and 11 (the 2 selected irrigation districts) to observe, analyze and discuss requirements for the system and information to be gathered from the demo sites to carry out the activities of the project. The partners also agreed with CG BARDENAS President, José María Vinué Lasierra, the next tasks to be performed at the Spanish demo site in a near future. The meeting was also the opportunity to start planning the next general meeting of WEAM4i, to be held in Ejea de los Caballeros (Spain) at the end of summer 2016. WEAM4i is an FP7 water & innovation project bringing together partners from 5 countries (Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and France) for demonstrating and promoting innovative techniques and integration approach of water and energy smart grid for irrigation. Further information on EMWIS website

10- SAID project combines the most recent software and telecommunication solutions for an integrated management of water infrastructures. These solutions are demonstrated in Guadalhorce river basin with a complex system of interconnected dams serving multiple uses. SAID exploits Decision Support Systems (DSSs) in three different management areas: flood management, water quality and energy. The decision support system (DSS) for water quality management produces its results combining two software modules: “Monitor” web application, for the storage and assessment of measured information, and “WiMMed” hydrological model, for the adequate reproduction of the pollutant loads from the watershed and into the reservoir. The hydrographs resulting from Monitor or WiMMed can be used as input for the other one. Allowing the simulation of an entire river basin with several dams. They use forecast data with physical properties for a predictive result of vital importance in decision making. For each meter, the software engine uses historical data and cleanses the direct meter data, filling in gaps whenever possible. Monitor is also aimed to work on mobile devices using latest HTML5 technologies providing rich and interactive graphics. SAID is an FP7 water & innovation project bringing together partners from 4 countries (Spain, Germany, Portugal and France) for demonstrating and promoting innovative DSSs. The innovation aspects also include the integration of these DSSs and the communication with a robust, low energy in-situ monitoring network. Further information on EMWIS website

11- OPIRIS Project (Online Professional Irrigation Scheduling Expert System) in which SEMIDE is one of the 13 partners, has now implemented its services on the web: www.opiris4r.com. Access to this platform is open to any user prior registration. It has access to data on real case studies of irrigation treatments carried out in multiple locations and with different cases (e.g. crops, fertizers, weather). It also offers real-time information of the locations of the project partners. The aim is to help the user in making decisions about saving water and energy in irrigation. OPIRIS is a European project funded by the 7th Framework Programme. OPIRIS consortium is formed by 13 partners from 7 EU countries. The overall objective is to build a knowledge-based system for online precise irrigation scheduling (OpIRIS) using advanced results from previous FP projects on water and fertilizers productivity in fruit trees orchards and hydroponic productions in greenhouses. Further information on EMWIS website

12- « MED-3R Euro-Mediterranean Strategic Platform for a suitable waste management » is a strategic project of the ENPI CBC MED Programme. This project cofunded by the European Union brings together 15 direct partners and 7 associated from North, South and East Mediterranean countries. Among its last activities: In France, a selective sorting space for packages has been set up in the historical area of Vieux Nice at Nice Cote d’Azur Metropole. The premises location was selected, based on the tourist attractiveness of the area and its high frequentation, the strategic complexity of waste collection and the possible scope for improving the recorded performances. With the support of an awareness campaign and the distribution of 3000 guidebooks and sorting bags planned for April 2016 (after the end of the project), a doubling of the recycling collection rate is thus expected in the area by 2017. On the other hand, a storage box of waste of electrical and electronic equipment has been installed at the civic amenity of Cagnes-sur-Mer on the territory of Nice Cote d’Azur Metropole. It is the fourth storage box provided to the metropolitan population within the MED-3R, following those installed at the civic amenities of West of Nice, Isola and Valdeblore. It will thus serve to collect the non-cooling major appliances, being an important source of recyclable materials that can be easily disassembled. In early July 2015, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nice Cote d’Azur has set up its new electronic tool for the restaurants in Nice, as part of its pilot project on catering waste. In Italy, within the “Reuse” [Re-use] initiative (November 2014 to October 2015), the municipality of Genoa is presenting its four new approaches that assert the creative side of the city: 1) PALAZZO VERDE: This approach comprises laboratories, seminars and other events, as well as an exhibition of sculptures and prototypes created by young artists between 18 and 35 years old, individuals or teams; 2) BASAMENTI: This approach highlights the characteristics of the public spaces already foreseen for the art installations, within a plastic and contemporary art context. Exhibition with a musical organ at the entrance, the “Flip Flop”, is taking place from July 30, to October 11, 2015; 3) SHOT: Shot foresees the participation of young artist from the MED-3R countries (France, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia). These artists will be the key players of the scheduled exhibitions, workshops, meetings, installations and performances; and 4) PLASTIC STREET: This approach is dedicated for public spaces to be transformed into a designed open-air museum at a very specific urban area. Small creative actions, artistic interventions, urban design elements and utilitarian objects that may fit into the everyday life by simplifying or developing public spaces (the “Get together” action), will be presented during this exhibition. Further information on EMWIS website

13- The LIFE program is the only financial instrument of the European Union dedicated exclusively to the environment. Its overall objective for the period 2004-2020 is to contribute to sustainable development and the achievement of the objectives and goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy and the relevant strategies and plans of the Union's environment and climate. The existing total budget for grants for the LIFE 2014 is 283 million euros. Among projects recently approved, there is one project in which EMWIS is involved. This project entitled ANADRY "Dry anaerobic digestion as an alternative management and treatment for sewage sludge" will develop a new technology in semi-industrial scale of dry anaerobic digestion in thermophilic and mesophilic conditions and whose main objective is to improve treatment and management of sewage sludge produced in WWTPs with lower treatment capacity. In the project coordinated by Depuración Aguas del Mediterraneo (DAM) will collaborate the Centre of Studies & Technical Research of Gipuzkoa (CEIT), the Regional Agency for sanitation and wastewater treatment in the region of Murcia (ESAMUR), the company Mendyra and EMWIS (Euro-Mediterranean Information System on Know-how in the Water Sector). The project aims to show the efficiency of this technology to treat sludge produced in the WWTP, maximize biogas production and obtain a slurry with a degree of stabilization and proper sanitation for its use in agriculture. ANADRY project is planned to last three and a half year and has a total budget of 1,549,598 Euros, with the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of the European Community. Further information on EMWIS website

14- Operators and engineers involved in wastewater treatment (WWT) and other stakeholders from Southern Mediterranean countries will have the opportunity to be introduced to and trained on natural treatment systems (NTS) as operated in Sicily (Italy). The region of Sicily presents similar hydrological and environmental conditions to those of the Southern Mediterranean countries. The activity will show that NTSs are technically and economically viable options for WWT especially in rural areas. This sutudy visit is organised by the Regional Programme "Sustainable Water Integrated Management" (SWIM) launched by the European Commission to contribute to the extensive dissemination and effective implementation of sustainable water management policies and practices in the Southern Mediterranean Region. This is in the context of increasing water scarcity, combined pressures on water resources from a wide range of users, desertification processes and in connection with climate change. The Programme, with a total budget of approximately €22 million, consists of two major Components, which are inter-related and complement each other: 1) A Support Mechanism, funded with a budget of €6.7 million and; 2) Demonstration Projects funded with a budget of €15 million. Further information on EMWIS website

15- The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a EUR 100 million long-term loan to the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY) to finance the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at a new location in Blominmäki, Espoo. The energy efficient plant will perform to very high environmental standards and replace an ageing plant serving several municipalities in the Helsinki region. Planned to be operational from the end of 2020, the new plant will treat in 2040 the wastewater of a population of 550 000 and occupy a surface area of approximately 13 hectares, of which 10 underground. In recognition of the sensitive ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, the plant is designed to treat the wastewater to very high standards, surpassing the goals of EU urban wastewater treatment legislation and local environmental objectives. The sewage sludge will be treated and digested to produce biogas. Heat produced during the plant’s operation will also be recovered efficiently, resulting in thermal energy generation in excess of the plant’s consumption. Residual solids will be processed further into agricultural fertilizers with a high organic and nutrients content. The project will also provide important social and economic benefits in the region through the employment of some 1500 people during the construction phase. For projects of this kind, it is the diversification of funding sources and long maturities offered by the EIB that public sector entities like the Helsinki Region Environmental Services find attractive. Further information on EMWIS website

16- Water shortages – and the unrest they cause– are making headlines in Egypt, but the problem has been growing since 2011. Amid the security vacuum that emerged following the 2011 revolution, thousands of residents on the peripheries of Cairo and other cities began illegally constructing buildings and linking them up to the official supply pipes. Tens of thousands of new pipelines have tapped into water supplies that barely suffice for the citizens already there. To make matters worse, when people illegally connect their homes to makeshift pipelines they tend to break and waste resources. According to a 2014 report by the Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights, as much as 35% of all residential water leaks into the ground because of the deteriorating pipe network. Without this wastage an additional 11 million inhabitants could have fresh water. Meanwhile, Egyptian officials bogged down by the post-revolution turmoil have done little to correct the problem. “The issue of water is that it is not a priority to the government,” said Khaled Wasif, spokesperson for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources. Only a fraction of the money needed to maintain the network is actually allocated each year by the government, he said. The company that operates and maintains the network of pipes, the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater, has been so under-funded in recent years that it cannot properly carry out its functions. Without enough money, water sector projects have been put on hold, except for a limited number financed by foreign donors. When taps go dry, residents have little recourse except a ruthless black market. Last year, the Minister of Housing Mostafa Madbouly announced that all Egyptians would be connected to water and wastewater networks within eight years, provided his ministry receives enough money from the cabinet. However, until that happens, thousands of people will be forced to wait in line, resort to black markets, and build creaky pipes of their own just to get a few drops of water. Further information on EMWIS website

17- In a rare show of political unity, Israel, Jordan and Palestine have united for a common cause: to clean up the Jordan River. The river, believed to be the site of Jesus' baptism, has been suffering from pollution and could be in danger of drying up. "We invited the politicians and decision makers from the three countries," said Yana Abu Taleb, a representative from the organisation Ecopeace. "And what we saw was there was a real political will." Al Jazeera's Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jordan. Further information on EMWIS website

18- "EcoPeace Middle East (formerly Friends of the Earth Middle East), together with consortium partners at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and Global Nature Fund (GNF), and lead consultant Royal Haskoning DHV, released the first ever Regional NGO Master Plan for Sustainable Development in the Jordan Valley at a conference on June 9, 2015 on the Jordanian shores of the Dead Sea. 127 specific regional and national projects ("interventions") have been identified in the framework of the Master Plan, with a total investment value of 4.58 billion USD until the year 2050. The interventions are grouped around the strategic planning objectives: Pollution Control, Sustainable Water Management and River Rehabilitation, Sustainable Agriculture, Jordan River Basin Governance, Ecological Rehabilitation, Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage Development, and Urban and Infrastructure Development. EcoPeace will continue to use the Master Plan to advocate for regional integration in the Jordan Valley and for increasing political will for the adoption in full, or in part, of the study's recommendations by the national authorities in the region. Further information on EMWIS website

19- Wageningen University developed an irrigation strategy for Turkish vegetable growers with small, soil bound crops. The farmers used the new AquaTag soil moisture sensor. Using soil ​moisture ​sensors to ​control ​irrigation, up ​to 50 percent ​of the water ​used can be ​saved directly, ​and indirectly ​fertilizer use ​as well. ​The ​international ​research ​programme Farm ​level optimal ​water ​management ​assistant for ​irrigation ​under deficit (​Flow-Aid), ​coordinated by ​Wageningen ​University from ​2006 till 2009, ​showed that ​this is ​possible, while ​still keeping ​the yield and ​quality at a ​good level. ​Especially in ​(semi) arid ​areas ​horticulture ​can benefit. ​Sensors are ​relatively ​expensive, and ​measure only ​locally, while ​the moisture ​content can ​vary greatly ​within a valve ​section. The Aquatag ​is a new, ​patented ​concept of a ​contactless ​soil moisture ​and EC meter, ​originally ​developed for ​Dutch container ​plants. ​The AquaTag ​is inexpensive ​and can be ​applied in ​large numbers ​to more ​accurately ​determine the ​average ​moisture ​content of a ​valve section. In this ​project, ​Wageningen UR ​Greenhouse ​Horticulture ​developed an ​irrigation ​strategy for ​the horticulture ​sector in ​Turkey with ​small, soil-​bound crops. The aim was ​to keep the ​technology ​accessible and ​ultimately to ​make it ​available ​worldwide for ​growers, to ​whom saving ​water, ​fertilizers and ​energy is of ​major ​importance. Further information on EMWIS website

20- Under the Oman Research Council's recently launched Renewable Energy Research Strategy Programme, a new research activity will seek means to alleviate Oman's over dependence on energy-intensive, gas-fired desalination to meet domestic water demand according to a national newspaper report. The research proposals likely to attract funding from the council include solar power member desalination using seawater; solar photovoltaic powered reverse osmosis brackish water desalination; and solar powered multiple effect distillation using seawater. It will also include proposals that aim to enhance the performance of humidification and dehumidification units, and desalination technologies for irrigation. "The Council's vision is to encourage high-quality scientific, experimental research to seek and propose real solutions for national challenges of renewable energy and energy efficiency," said programme manager, Dr Ahmed Said Al Busaidi. "Pilot research initiatives planned as part of this programme will enhance capacity building and knowledge transfer, as well as contribute to the comprehensive sustainable development of Oman," he said. Further information on EMWIS website

21- Researchers ​from Iran ​University of ​Science and ​Technology have ​produced ​nanoparticles ​​which show ​photocatalytic ​properties at ​the range of ​visible light ​and can be ​recycled and ​reused due to ​their magnetic ​properties. ​Titanium ​dioxide (TiO2) ​is known as the ​best photocatalyst ​among all other ​photocatalysts ​due to its ​unique ​properties, ​including ​perfect ​catalytic ​activity, non-​toxicity and ​low price. ​However, the ​separation of ​photocatalytic ​powders and ​using them ​again after ​water ​purification ​treatment cause ​serious ​problems. The ​use of magnetic ​powders coating ​with titanium ​oxide under the ​title magnetic ​photocatalysts ​has been ​recently ​proposed to ​overcome this ​problem. This research ​presents a ​cheap method by ​using ​relatively cost-​effective raw ​materials at ​low temperature ​for the ​synthesis of ​bismuth ferrite ​nanoparticles. ​According to ​the results, ​these ​nanoparticles ​show an ​appropriate ​performance in ​the purification ​of wastewater. ​Taking into ​consideration ​the advantages ​of bismuth ​ferrite over ​titanium oxide ​and the fact ​that it is non-​toxic and ​harmless to the ​environment, it ​is expected ​that it can ​play an ​important role ​in decreasing ​the water and ​air pollution ​as well as ​costs after its ​mass-production.​ Further information on EMWIS website

22- A material for filtration that is easy and cheap to produce could aid water treatment, solvent filtration and membrane-catalysis. A cheap and cost-effective technique for making water- and solvent-filtering polymers has been developed by a team of researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Membranes are thin films permeable by some particles but a barrier to others and are used for removing salt or contaminants such as dirt, bacteria or even viruses from water. The processes used to construct these composite membranes are complicated or require expensive materials, which prevents production on a commercial scale. Researchers from the KAUST Physical Science and Engineering Division have come up with a simple and scalable process for building multi functional membranes. “This process is simple and we can easily prepare defect-free coatings with thicknesses that are difficult to obtain with conventional coating procedures.” The KAUST team named their technique 'complexation-induced phase separation'. The advantages are that it is fast and easy to control, which enabled the researchers to tailor the precise structure of their asymmetric membrane. For example, they were able to vary the thickness of the skin between fifteen nanometers and six micrometers. They could also alter the morphology of the membrane surface and the porosity of the support structure by altering the type of metal ion used, which included silver, palladium, cobalt, nickel and copper. Further information on EMWIS website

23- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is trying to squeeze every last drop of rain from its clouds by launching salt missiles into them from planes. The technique is known as cloud seeding, and its purpose is to increase condensation in the hope that it might trigger a downpour. UAE is one of the most arid countries on Earth, and it hopes the controversial technique could help to increase its meagre annual rainfall. The oil-rich desert nation ranks among the world's top 10 driest countries with an annual rainfall of just 78 millimetres (three inches). The country's National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) is now attempting to tackl the problem by running a cloud seeding programme. Whether cloud seeding is effective at increasing rainfall, however, is still under investigation. Many scientists doubt whether it has a noticable impact on rainfall levels. US ski resorts in Colorado, however, reportedly use the method to induce heavier snowfall. It was also used ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony to create a downpour elsewhere and keep the stadium dry.  Further information on EMWIS website

24- Scientists combined data from 10 sources that made use of observations from more than 25 satellites to describe different aspects of the water cycle: precipitation and evaporation over land and oceans, atmospheric water vapor and its movement, river runoff, and water storage including groundwater, soil moisture and snowpack. The goal was then to balance the amount of water that went into each "compartment" of the water cycle, such as the ocean, a continent or a lake, with what came out. Earth is a closed system, which means that any water that evaporates from the surface must be accounted for in the atmospheric water vapor, which must then be accounted for when it condenses into rain or snow, and so on. Each of these stages was described by a different dataset. The water cycle estimates were calculated in tandem with estimates made for the energy budget, an approach, that while not new, was "very well executed," said Peter van Oevelen, director, International of the Global Energy and Water Exchanges project of the World Climate Research Programme in Washington, who was not involved in the research. These water cycle and energy budget datasets are made possible by NASA's fleet of Earth-observing satellites, which see all parts of the planet, including the oceans, remote areas and developing countries where it's difficult or impossible for scientists to obtain "on the ground" measurements, said Rodell. The next generation of satellites launched since 2010 will eventually allow estimates of water movement to be produced for the current decade with even higher accuracy, he said. Further information on EMWIS website

25- Irrigated agriculture is an important strategic sector in arid and semi-arid regions. Given the large spatial coverage of irrigated areas, operational tools based on satellite remote sensing can contribute to their optimal management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of two spectral indices, calculated from SPOT-5 high-resolution visible (HRV) data, to retrieve the surface water content values (from bare soil to completely covered soil) over wheat fields and detect irrigation supplies in an irrigated area. These indices are the normalized difference water index (NDWI) and the moisture stress index (MSI), covering the main growth stages of wheat. These indices were compared to corresponding in situ measurements of soil moisture and vegetation water content in 30 wheat fields in an irrigated area of Morocco, during the 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 cropping seasons. These results were validated using a k-fold cross-validation methodology; they indicated that NDWI can be used to estimate and map surface water content changes at the main crop growth stages (from sowing to grain filling). NDWI is an operative index for monitoring irrigation, such as detecting irrigation supplies and mitigating wheat water stress at field and regional levels in semi-arid areas. Further information on EMWIS website

26- Loss of satellites providing rainfall data could have a negative effect on global flood management, according to new research. However, this could be mitigated by improved international co-operation and the use of more modern satellite technology, the authors say. The study examined the consequences for flood management of the loss of four of the existing 10 dedicated rainfall measuring satellites. Data from satellites are fed into sophisticated models to predict the timing and intensity of floods, allowing governments to take action to mitigate the impact of flooding. Climate change is expected to increase both the frequency and severity of flooding across the globe; as a result, space-based rainfall monitoring is becoming increasingly important. Four of currently 10 satellites have already been in space for far longer than intended — some by more than a decade — and others are reaching the end of their expected lives. Researchers found that even with all 10 existing satellites — under circumstances optimised to perfectly co ordinate them — there were still gaps in rainfall data collection for South America, Central and Eastern Africa and throughout Asia, all areas where populations are likely to be vulnerable to floods. Finally, the researchers examined the effect of making better use of modern technology by adding two new satellites to the remaining six. The research also highlights how global data on rainfall coverage can be improved. Further information on EMWIS website

27- The EU Water Framework Directive requires policy makers to consider the management of water e.g. in rivers, lakes and streams, at the scale of the river basin, but can wastewater treatment systems be managed at the same scale? To help policy makers answer this question, a team of Spanish researchers have created a method for assessing the integrated operation of wastewater treatment plants in a river basin. Applied to a pair of integrated wastewater treatment plants in the Besos river catchment in north-east Spain, the researchers found that linking the two plants produced economic and broad-scale environmental benefits. However, when the researchers looked at local environmental concerns they found that the connection between the two plants should only be operated under certain conditions, thereby reducing the economic and global environmental benefits gained from building the pipeline. The study also highlighted global environmental benefits, as connecting the two plants reduced natural resource use, greenhouse gas emissions, ozone-depleting gas emissions, the impact of toxic substances on marine ecosystems and the production of reactive chemicals due to exposure of other pollutants to sunlight. Pipeline construction had a negligible impact on ecological considerations. Reductions in global environmental impacts were greatest for the complete interconnection scenario. However, the interconnection did cause an increase in heavy metals in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, although the researchers note that this could be due to assumptions they had to make for the analysis, rather than a real increase. Further information on EMWIS website

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28- IWMI Vacancy : "Program Director - Water, Land and Ecosystems, CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE), Colombo, Sri Lanka". The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) is looking for a seasoned global leader in the agriculture and natural resource management sector. Closing date: September 20, 2015. Further information on EMWIS website

29- IWMI Vacancy announcement for the Position of Head of Human Resources. Closing date: September 06, 2015. Further information on EMWIS website

30- WSSCC Evaluation Support Officer – located in Geneva, Switzerland: The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) is looking to recruit an Evaluation Support Officer to support the growing Evaluation portfolio. Application deadline is Sunday, 30 August 2015. Further information on EMWIS website

31- Senior or Principal Consultant – Water portfolio, Oxford Policy Management (OPM), UK: work primarily on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).The closing date is 9am on Friday 4th September. Further information on EMWIS website

32- Wetlands International is currently looking for a full time Senior Advocacy Officer in their office in the Netherlands: No deadline (until it is open until filled). Further information on EMWIS website.

33- The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years. Worth US$ 266,000, the Creativity Prize is by nomination only. Universities, university departments, research institutes, companies, and agencies can nominate individuals and teams of researchers for this Prize. The Creativity prize awarded to an innovator or pioneer for any water-related scientific work that can rightly be considered a breakthrough in any water-related field. The work might be a body of research, an invention, or a new patented technology. 31 December 2015: Deadline for receiving nominations. Further information on EMWIS website

34- Water Innovation Fellow in Morocco Receives Award from Microsoft: Dr Hajji Hicham, a Professor at the Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Science Hassan II in Morocco, and one of the Network’s Water Innovation Fellows, recently was awarded a Microsoft Azure for Research Award. The Microsoft program enables the academic community to use machine learning technology for their research. Under his BIG Data for Water Management research project, Dr. Hicham is developing new methods for collecting large volumes of structured and unstructured data and prototyping a new methodology to analyze and process data more efficiently. The Microsoft award will allow him to explore Cloud Technology as a promising approach for storing, managing, and extracting insights from large water datasets. Further information on EMWIS website

35- The IDA has awarded its prestigious 2014-15 Fellowship to Dr Raed AI Bashitialshaaer, of Lund University, Sweden: Dr Bashitialshaaer will receive US$ 10,000 and will participate in a six-week attachment with the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW), in Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.  Dr Bashitialshaaer has worked extensively in desalination in such areas as brine discharge modeling and analysis of impacts especially for the Middle East region. And he has written a number of papers for the Red Sea-Dead Sea Canal Project. Further information on EMWIS website

36- BWA Water wins WssTP European Water Innovation Award 2015: Dutch water technology company BWA Water was one of the four SME companies to the WssTP European Water Innovation Award 2015. The award was handed out in Brussel, Belgium on 25 June. The other winning SME companies are Resolute Marine from Ireland, Sansox Oy from Finland and CardPool from France. The WssTP European Water Innovation Award supports the economic opportunities for the European water sector and especially the small and medium enterprises in Europe. The innovations of the four winning SMEs were identified, as the best practices in their field of application with high market potential. WssTP hosts the Water Innovation SME awards ceremony for European SMEs that have generated innovative solutions or technologies for water resource management with high market potential. Further information on EMWIS website

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37- "Managing Water Scarcity in North Africa: Trends and Future Prospects": This issue of North Africa Horizons explores the prospects for water management in the region (the trends and drivers of water scarcity in North Africa, water pricing, trends and prospects for reducing water use by the agricultural sector..). This newsletter is a product of the think tank: "Futures Studies Forum for Africa and the Middle East (FSF)". Further information on EMWIS website.

38- "Water Cooperation Quotient: Latest research on water and security by Strategic Foresight Group": A new report Water Cooperation Quotient, was launched by a group of West African ministers in Dakar (Senegal) on 11 August 2015. An in depth discussion on the report will take place on 7 October 2015 in Geneva. It is the first time in the world that a tool has been created that compares the quality of transboundary water cooperation from all continents. The Water Cooperation Quotient can also be used to examine prospects of war, peace and stability in any part of the world using the intensity of water cooperation as a barometer. The Strategic Foresight Group (SFG) has structured it on the basis of analysis of 84 trans-boundary water management bodies, 148 countries and their 205 shared watercourses. Further information on EMWIS website.

39- "Fresh water goes global": A new paper appeared in Science. Acknowledging that local actions on water continue to trigger global-scale syndromes is a necessary first step toward effective governance.  Further information on EMWIS website

40- Turkish scholar's book about Sarsang water reservoir: A recently published book by Turkish scholar, a well known hydro-policy and hydro-terrorism researcher Tugba Evrim Maden entitled, "Weaponization of Water: The Case of Sarsang Reservoir" (Berikan Publishing) has been released in Ankara, Turkey. It is dedicated to the problems of global water shortage and common efforts directed at protecting water resources in different parts of the world; existing as well as future conflicts over control of water resources; preventive measures and water strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Armenia's transboundary waters and its occupation of Sarsang reservoir as a means of environmental sabotage against Azerbaijan; etc. Based on international legal practice, the author provides an extensive analysis of the use by official Yerevan of water resources for military purposes, similar to activities of the terrorist groups operating in North Africa and Middle East. Further information on EMWIS website

41- From gray to green, investing in natural infrastructure to address water, food and energy nexus challenges: A recent McKinsey report highlights that, at current levels, the global community will invest $10 trillion in water infrastructure between 2013 and 2030. Substituting or complementing traditional gray infrastructure with natural infrastructure could provide an alternative, cost-effective solution while enhancing environmental benefits.  It offers concrete examples of successful stories that can inspire local stakeholders to recognise and consider green solutions to solve nexus challenges. Further information on EMWIS website

42- Outcomes, Videos, Presentations and Session Reports from "Our Common Future under Climate Change” (CFCC15) at UNESCO Headquarters and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, July 7–10, 2015": Emissions must eventually fall to zero to stabilize the global climate, experts at Our Common Future Under Climate Change said – and they indicated cautious optimism that growing political momentum means the two degree Celsius climate upper limit is still within reach.  Further information on EMWIS website

43- "First assessment of greenhouse gas emissions by African rivers": This study shows that emissions of greenhouse gas by rivers are very important. Among the lessons learned from this study, the researcher points to the important role of "wetland" (it is flooded or flooded forests, floodplains and large "meadows" of floating plants bordering the rivers). These wetlands are characterized by high "air" photosynthesis (by emergent vegetation) but the organic matter produced is eventually transferred into the water. This organic matter in the water increases the production and emission of CO2 and CH4. Carbon emissions (CO2 and CH4) associated with wetlands are enormous because the areas occupied are too. Further information on EMWIS website

44- WssTP newsletter, July 2015: A common vision for water innovation. Further information on EMWIS website

45- WaterLex and UNDP to Launch Manual on a Human Rights-Based Approach to IWRM at World Water Week in Stockholm 2015: The publication’s launch, together with the release of a UNEP e-book on wastewater regulation practices developed with WaterLex, takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2015, from 14:00 to 17:00 in the Swiss Water Partnership booth area where WaterLex will be an exhibitor (area C1). Further information on EMWIS website.

46- "Energy Dissipation in Hydraulic Structures": Recent advances in technology have permitted the construction of large dams, reservoirs and channels.  Chutes and spillways are designed to spill large water discharges over a hydraulic structure (e.g. dam, weir) without major damage to the structure itself and to its environment. An authoritative reference book on energy dissipation in hydraulic structures is proposed here. The book contents encompass a range of design techniques including block ramps, stepped spillways, hydraulic jump stilling basins, ski jumps and impact dissipators. Further information on EMWIS website

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47- INTERREG-MED First call for modular project proposals: Preparation period from 23rd June to 1st September. From 23rd June, a preparation period is opened to allow project partners to prepare their application before submitting it. The First call for modular projects proposals will be opened from 1st September 2015 to 2nd November 2015. Project partners will be able to submit their application online on the Synergie website. The timeframe being very short, we advise you not to leave it to the last minute to upload your proposal documents. After the assessment and approval phase, projects are expected to start in September 2016. Further information on EMWIS website

48- ENVIMED 4th Call for proposals 2015: The ENVIMED regional programme is a French cooperation initiative for countries in the Mediterranean Basin designed to encourage and strengthen high-level scientific and technological cooperation in the region as well as research networking on sustainable development and understanding the environmental operation of the Mediterranean Basin. In partnership with France, the programme is focused on Mediterranean rim countries. The aim of the programme is to support the internationalization of research in the Mediterranean, in synergy with MISTRALS thematic programmes. Deadline for submitting applications: 15 September 2015. Transversal themes of the ones developed within MISTRALS are particularly encouraged, such as: Climate changes and interaction between climate, societies and civilizations of the Mediterranean area: adaptations and resiliences; Aerosols in the Mediterranean : impacts on the energetic budget, precipitations, atmospheric pollution and marine nutrient intake; Water resources : long term observation systems, modeling with integrating the anthropic systems and interface with socio-economic actors; Anthropic impacts on ecosystems : biodiversity and ecosystems evolution; Climate and geological hazards : physical analysis approaches and societal impacts; The shore : natural and anthropic forcings and theirs societal impacts. Further information on EMWIS website

49- Oman seeks bidders for stop-gap desalination contracts: Five firms have already bid for a contract with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) for temporary water desalination plants to meet the country's growing demand for water. The five bidding companies are Aflaj Al Khaleej Trading and Contracting, Ismoflow, Seven Seas, House of Trading and Services and Advanced Oilfield Technology. Several water desalination projects, including major projects at Barka, Sohar, Quriyyat, Salalah and Duqm, are at various stage from tendering to construction. The winning bidder wIll be expected to produce water until a number of projects currently under development go on stream. Demand for potable water in Oman's northern region, which include governorate of the capital, Muscat, is projected to grow by 6% a year during the coming five years, to 349,000 Ml a year in 2020. This significant hike on earlier seven-year forecasts by OPWP that had average annual growth at 3-5%. A desalination plant with a capacity of 200 Ml/d will start production at Qurayyat in 2017 while another at Salalah with a capacity of up to 100 Ml/d is scheduled for implementation in 2019. Further information on EMWIS website.

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50- Call for contributions to the Knowledge Base of Resilience Strategies: The APFM is a partner in project PEARL (Preparing for Extreme And Rare events in coastaL regions), a EU-funded project aiming to develop adaptive risk management strategies for coastal communities against extreme hydro-meteorological events. PEARL is developing a Knowledge Base of resilience measures in flood management, a database collecting examples of applications of engineering, environmental and operational strategies and solutions for adaptation and mitigation. The aim of this product is to allow end-users to easily find the resilience measures that best tackle the flooding problem they are facing. Deadline: 31 August 2015. Further information on EMWIS website.

51- Call for abstracts for the interdisciplinary conference: "Managing The Effects Of Multiple Stressors On Aquatic Ecosystems Under Water Scarcity". This interdisciplinary conference to be held in Friezing (Germany) on January 11-12, 2016 is a platform for exchange and discus­sion of innovative scientific findings and methods in aquatic ecosys­tems research. It focuses on novel methods of environmental monitor­ing and modelling of various scopes, scales and structural complexity to improve process understanding the interconnectivity and feedback mechanisms of climate (regional), land use (regional), economy, hydrol­ogy and hydraulics (catchment and river), water quality (river), biology and aquatic ecosystems (reach scale). Abstracts (in English) for oral and poster pres­entations must be submitted online before 31st October 2015. Further information on EMWIS website

52- "Nanotechnologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment" Call for papers: Considering the increasing demand for drinking water and requirements for improved quality, the strict regulations for effluent discharge limits, and environmental awareness for water quality impacts, nanotechnology has emerged as an exciting and promising science in the battle of water purification and wastewater treatment. Looking at the nanoscale has stimulated the development and use of novel and cost-effective technologies for catalytic degradation, adsorptive removal, and detection of contaminants as well as other environmental concerns. In this special issue, investigators working in relevant research areas, experts from the water industry (producing/offering nanomaterials, and relevant processes), and public authorities will be invited to contribute by submitting relevant original research and review articles. Manuscript Due: Friday, 25 December 2015. Further information on EMWIS website

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53- Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF): Launch of INSA Euro-Méditerranée) courses & MA Environmental Engineering. The Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) will be a unique regional centre of excellence, welcoming more than 6,000 students from across the region and offering a wide range of programmes, ranging from humanities and social sciences to engineering. The UEMF will help to promote dialogue, cultural exchange and cooperation within higher education and research and between both sides of the Mediterranean. Launched in September 2014, the UEMF’s accredited Master’s programme in Environmental Engineering will begin in October 2015. This MA will be taught in temporary offices located in Fès Shore, where another accredited Master’s programme in Renewable Energies is already taking place. The MA in Environmental Engineering takes a multidisciplinary approach (scientific, technical and social) to Environment issues. Further information on EMWIS website

54- The Water Security Research Centre at the University of East Anglia in the UK is accepting applications for the September 2015 intake of the MSc in Water Security and International Development. Drawing upon the skills and experience of researchers in the Schools of International Development and Environmental Science, the 12-month Water Security and International Development MSc offers world-class education in water security policy and science in developing country contexts. The Water Security Research Centre calls upon more than 30 water scientists based at UEA and specialist teaching staff at the forefront of water research, including Mark Zeitoun, Bruce Lankford, Jessica Budds, Marisa Goulden and Dabo Guan. Further information on EMWIS website

55- MSc opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security and International Rural Development: The Royal Agricultural University, ranked third highest in the UK for the employability of its graduates, is still accepting applications for its two MSc degrees. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security  and   International Rural Development for October 2015 entry – and also (new for this year) for a January 2016 entry. SAFS has a compulsory module studying sustainable soil and water usage – the two key resources for agriculture.  IRD has a compulsory module studying natural resource management, again focussing strongly on water as a key resource both for agriculture and for rural communities. Both programmes attract applicants from all round the world and we have graduates working in over 30 countries.  You can expect to study in a multi-national community,  taught by staff with research and consultancy experience in Europe, Africa and S E Asia, supported by international experts from many leading organisations. This is a 12 month programme including the research project. Further information on EMWIS website

56- The Institute of Environmental Sciences (ISE) of the University of Geneva (Switzerland) announced the opening of registration for the second edition of its Continuing Education University Certificate of water management and policy 2015-2016 session. Deadline: September 12, 2015; classes begin on 1 October. Further information on EMWIS website

57- Water Security for Policy Makers and Practitioners short course - 7-11 September 2015, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK: The course is designed for entry and mid-level water and development policy-makers and professionals in government, donor, NGO or implementing agencies as well as for environmental journalists, consultants and activists. Further information on EMWIS website

58- Agro-food marketing Master: Next edition: 1st part: 28 September 2015 – 3 June 2016 / 2nd part: September 2016 – June 2017. The Master is organized by the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM). The Master is open to students from all over the world, although they come mainly from CIHEAM member countries (Albania, Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey), from Europe and Latin America. Further information on EMWIS website

[2015/11/16 - 2015/11/18] Membrane-based Desalination Processes (Desal-Pro) (Intensive 16hrs course), Jeju in Republic of Korea
Further information on EMWIS website

[2015/10/18 - 2015/10/18] Training: A practical approach to infrastructure asset management of urban water systems, Aqaba, Jordan

Further information on EMWIS website

[2015/10/05 - 2015/10/30] E-learning course "Introduction to Renewable Energy Desalination", Online

Further information on EMWIS website

[2015/09/14 - 2015/10/22] "International Freshwater Law" Course, Web based.
Further information on EMWIS website

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