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Microplastic pollution in the freshwater environment
This event brings together experts to explore the growing issue of microplastics in our aquatic and marine environments, and the implications for sustainable wastewater management. The event features lightning presentations […]
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FWR Panel Discussion – the impact of agriculture on water
In this Foundation for Water Research (FWR) event, speakers discussed the critical relationship between agriculture and water resources. Through a series of short, lightning presentations the expert speakers highlighted the […]
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The great hydropower dilemma: Can large and mega dams deliver a just energy transition?
The construction of large hydropower infrastructures has become a cornerstone of global climate mitigation strategies. As nations pursue climate-neutral economies, hydropower is often seen as a reliable renewable energy source […]
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Integrating water management to enable sustainable growth
In January 2025 the Chancellor reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor to help kickstart economic growth, highlighting the potential of the corridor to unlock £78 […]
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How a skilled workforce is vital to our water future
Recycling water in domestic and commercial settings is critically important for mitigating projected water scarcity challenges. However, the effective normalisation of water reuse in the UK is contingent upon establishing […]
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Cotton Conscience: A view from space about wise water use in cotton cultivation management solutions
Introduction Cotton accounts for approximately half of all textile products globally. However, flows in the cotton value chain remain opaque, particularly regarding water use, despite various sustainability-related accreditation schemes. Cotton […]
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Delivering multiple benefits from nature-based solutions
This discussion meeting brings together experts on nature-based solutions to discuss how they can support a healthy and resilient water environment, whilst delivering multiple benefits for people and nature. Each speaker […]
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Trading water across regions: Challenges, opportunities and its role in supporting resilience
Climate change is predicted to drive changes in the distribution of water across the UK, and combined with our increased usage of water, is projected to lead to increased water […]
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Water Framework Directive economics 25 years on: From promise to practice – and the case for reform
This webinar presents a review of the economic provisions of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) by an informal group of independent European water economists, who in 2000 worked together to […]
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Working with farmers for river restoration
Farmers and land managers have a huge influence on Britain’s rural environment, but there is only so much that an individual, acting in isolation, can achieve on their own. By […]
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What defines a healthy river?
The Foundation for Water Research (FWR)’s Sustainable Wastewater Management Technical Panel recently held a roundtable discussion exploring the topic of healthy rivers, chaired by Oliver Grievson, FWR Vice Chair, who […]
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Water resources management and infrastructure: the challenges and the future
Water resource management can be summed up in three words: “we don’t know”. The nature of the problem is that water is part of a natural cycle, so managing water […]
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Enabling nature-based solutions in the water sector
The IUCN defines nature-based solutions as those that address societal challenges through actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems, benefiting people and nature at the same […]
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Planning citizen science monitoring of rivers
The CastCo Catchment Systems Thinking Cooperative (CastCo project) is building a shared understanding of monitoring data so that citizen scientists can work alongside professionals to restore rivers together. They have […]
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Protecting Scotland’s groundwater quality
This webinar provides an overview of the new groundwater quality standards for Scotland, including the key changes to Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA’s) associated guidance on assigning groundwater criteria for […]
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The importance of Integrated Water Management
Integrated Water Management (IWM) is a comprehensive approach that considers the entire water cycle, from source to sea, including the human interactions along the way. It integrates environmental, economic, and […]
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Integrated water management and economic growth
Context The current Government’s overriding priority is to promote economic growth in the face of the legacy of the dire state of public services, infrastructure and public finances. Unsustainably high […]
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Protecting our rivers, lakes and seas: tackling water pollution through innovation and collaboration
The health of our water environment has never been higher on the public and Government agenda. The topic features daily in the media, while the Government has set a key […]
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Thames RFCC and WWT collaborate on streamlined Natural Flood Management programme
Introduction The Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) are working collaboratively on an innovative Natural Flood Management (NFM) programme. The programme is […]
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Briefing Paper: Future of water resources
Today the FWR have published a briefing paper on the future of water resources provides an overview of the key challenges facing the water sector and explores potential solutions to […]
