Lessons from Singapore on overcoming water challenges

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong engaged in a lively dialogue session with the participants at the inaugural Water Conversation at the Singapore International Water Week 2011. The session was moderated by Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In response to questions on advice or lessons for overcoming water challenges, Mr Lee shared that there is no magic solution, but governments have to treat water as a strategic necessity and take a long view. For Singapore, the most important step was to treat water as a strategic priority, build up self sufficiency, and spare no efforts to achieve it. Read more

Stakeholders in the global water community gather in Singapore this week to address sustainable water solutions

The annual gathering of key stakeholders in the global water community this week opens today with the fourth Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). This year’s SIWW 2011 theme is “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment”, which addresses the latest and urgent water issues in a rapidly changing world, and also reflects a broader focus on other issues that affect the urban environment, such as climate change and the management of watersheds and river basins.

Over this week, SIWW 2011 delegates would be able to network, address challenges, showcase technologies, and explore water solutions and opportunities through 5 key programmes.

The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize is one of the highlights of SIWW that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems. This year’s award is presented to Dr James L. Barnard by Singapore’s former Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew, at a ceremony and banquet. Dr Barnard is awarded the prize for his groundbreaking invention of the Biological Nutrient Removal technology, an environmentally sustainable, biological method to treat used water. He will also deliver the Water Lecture, on the topic of restoring Nature’s water, food and nutrient cycles. Read more

Singapore International Water Week 2011 set to offer the latest insights into opportunities in the global water industry [Press Releases]

Singapore, 28 June, 2011 – The Singapore International Water Week 2011 today announced that in just four years, the annual global water event has grown to become the leading platform for the latest in water technology and sustainable water solutions, attended by policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners from around the world.

Set to take place from 4 to 8 July this year at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, the fourth edition of Singapore International Water Week will address the theme ‘Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment’ and will also explore broader issues such as the effects of climate change and watershed management on today’s urban environment.

With five flagship programmes focusing on integrated water solutions – the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Water Leaders Summit, Water Expo, Water Convention, and Business Forums, – Singapore International Water Week 2011 is set to offer the latest insights into opportunities in the global water industry, including research and innovation to the commericalisation of water solutions – delivering more value than ever to delegates and exhibitors with multiple opportunities to explore business collaborations and to access sustainable water solutions across the entire spectrum of the water value chain. Read more

Technologist wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011 for revolutionising used water treatment [Press Releases]

Father of Biological Nutrient Removal, Dr James L. Barnard recognised for environmentally-sustainable technology using micro-organisms to treat used water for the protection of lakes and rivers.

Singapore International Water Week is pleased to announce that Dr James L. Barnard has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011, a prestigious award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems by either applying technologies or implementing policies and programmes which benefit humanity. Read more

Unprecedented Industry Support for Singapore International Water Week [Press Release]

Leading business and industry organisations come together to endorse the significance of Singapore International Water Week

Tokyo, Feb 11, 2011 – (ACN Newswire) – Leading business and industry organisations in Singapore today demonstrated their support for Singapore International Water Week at a celebratory Lunar New Year lunch hosted by national water agency, PUB Chief Executive Khoo Teng Chye. Their support affirmed the relevance of the event to the local industry players.

“Over the last three years, Singapore International Water Week has grown in stature and significance. The event enjoys strong recognition and endorsement from both the local and global water industry. The number of Founding Sponsors has risen to 21 from 14 in 2008; our showcase trade show – Water Expo 2011 will welcome two new country pavilions from Belgium and the UK this year. The Water Convention has also attracted a record 428 high-quality submissions from 50 countries,” said Mr Khoo. Read more

Singapore International Water Week 2009

The Singapore International Water Week 2009 will be held from 22 to 26 June at Suntec Singapore, with the theme: Sustainable Cities – Infrastructure and Technologies for Water. This global platform for water solutions aims to bring together leaders, experts and practitioners to address water challenges, technologies and opportunities.

The event programmes include:

• Water Leaders Summit
• Water Convention
• Water Expo
• Business Forums
• Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

During the Water Week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also open the Changi Water Reclamation Plant, Singapore’s largest and most advanced used water treatment facility.

For more information on the Singapore International Water Week, visit www.siww.com.sg.