At the last of the five dialogue forums on the subject of water, the 100 strong audience was shown the two sides of the coin. Two presentations concerned the contrasts between the drought that exists in deserts and situations where there is an unwanted abundance of water. >more
As one of the fundamental elements, water has exercised a spiritual magic on people from earliest times and acquired a sacred quality through the medium of “homo religiosus”. >more
Is access to water a human right? To whom does this vital resource belong? And how can we ensure water is more readily available, and improve the lives of many? >more
River restoration creates winners: flora and fauna, the residents of Munich and the city itself all profit from the return of the Isar in the southern part of the Bavarian capital to its natural state. >more
Currently, there are 20 megacities worldwide, i.e. cities with over ten million inhabitants. Population explosion, water shortages, mountains of waste, transportation and natural catastrophes pose enormous challenges for municipal authorities. >more
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