This report presents the current state of the art of urine-diverting systems, with focus on Swedish experiences of urine diversion. The intention is to inspire decision- and policy-makers to consider urine diversion for sanitation interventions aimed at meeting the sanitation target of the Millennium Development Goals
This paper considers the value of an IWRM approach for urban water management. It focusses on institutional design, decision-making, governance, and implementation practice, but also considers appropriate management tools. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This brief outlines why water is important to achieve the MDGs and how it should be managed to this end. Specifically, it explains why IWRM has been adopted by the international community and how it can contribute to meeting the MDGs. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
These guidelines have been developed within the framework of EcoSanRes, an international network of ecological sanitation expertise funded by Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation.
The framework for microbial exposure control and management in relation to the use of wastewater and excreta was developed and published by WHO in the 1980s (WHO, 1989). These guidelines are currently under revision. Within this current EcoSanRes report, the focus is on treatment and handling of faeces and urine, accounting for current information of risk management and circumscribing to a source-separation strategy..
This paper aims to support reform processes in water resources management and development, and to guide the development towards IWRM. It discusses the content and importance of management plans under the overall umbrella of IWRM, as well as the process of drafting and implementing them. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This paper addresses the value of IWRM in meeting specific development challenges and in optimizing the contribution of water to achieving social, economic and environmental goals. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This paper analyses the relationship between the Dublin Principles, IWRM, and water law. It provides a set of alternative views and experiences on how institutional issues can affect water management. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
