New Directions for a Thirsty Planet

Global water scarcity is a crisis on the scale of global warming, but in many ways it is more pressing. It is happening now. Across the world from the California's San Joaquin delta, through the Mediterranean fringe and the plains of Central and Southern Asia to the coast of Northern China, the over exploitation of non-renewable water resources is scarring the environment, creating conflicts between communities, and sapping economic growth.

We need to pull this issue to the top of the political agenda in 2008, if we are to avoid catastrophe in subsequent years. Water, Finance and Sustainability 2008 in London this April aims to do just that by providing a blueprint for the future.

The solutions undoubtedly involve technologies such as desalination and water reuse, as well as better demand management, but how can we implement them in ways which are financially, socially and environmentally sustainable? We are bringing technologists, financiers, and environmentalists together with industry leaders from the public and private sectors to find the answers. It is the must-attend water event for all those who want to see a functional water economy develop in 2008.

It combines the financial and strategic outlook of Global Water Intelligence magazine with the technical know-how of the International Desalination Association to guarantee a high-level and engaging discussion.

After the key note sessions, there will be three separate streams covering:

• Desalination and Water Reuse
• New Directions in Water Finance
• The Challenge of the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India & China)

The event will include the Global Water Awards dinner with a presentation from micro-finance guru and Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, as well as the launch of the Sustainable Water Alliance.

Although the aim of the event is to find new solutions for our thirsty planet, it is also an opportunity to expand your business horizons. The GWI team will be presenting its 2008 market preview, giving in depth analysis of where the water market is moving. What is more, many of those doing that moving and shaking will be there in person giving presentations or in the audience. Come along and you will get all your strategy review and business development for the next financial year done in two days.

You can register for the conference by clicking here, or alternatively by completing and returning this form.

For further information please contact Chris Bowling at GWI.