Virtual water as a strategy for conserving water
Published by Barkha Warade, Director
Has any one used the concept of virtual water as a strategy to promote the water conservation ?I am looking for case study or example for it.
Published by Barkha Warade, Director
Has any one used the concept of virtual water as a strategy to promote the water conservation ?I am looking for case study or example for it.
There are some interesting papers produced by Michael Norton for RAEng and ICE on the UKs virtual water use. They have been used to drive the topic of conservation. Some of the early work that I think was done by Bouwer in the USA introduce the idea with quite a different slant. This is that countries with more water resources should consider exporting water intense products as opposed to conserving it.
Published by Paul Sharratt, Pick Everard - Senior Engineer
To Miss Warade yes we do it www.pranasustainablewater.ch
Published by Valerie Issumo, Designer of the W2AREX, WasteWater EXchange
thanks Valerie, I am working with a corporate house these days who's focus is on reducing water footprint for the supply chain. And the first users are farmers, I will get in touch with you when we need the technical support.
Published by Barkha Warade, Director
Exporting virtual water without exporting related cost for example for treating wastewater (there is still about 80% to 90% untreated wastewater) should catch the attention of the policy makers
Published by Valerie Issumo, Designer of the W2AREX, WasteWater EXchange
Research paper mentioned by Tamara "Virtual Water Trade – A realistic concept for resolving the water crisis " published by GDI is posted in the group library http://bit.ly/1sw8L1E Check it out.
Published by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
German development institute has carried out a study about Virtual water trade a realistic approach for water conflict. It was little related to the area you are seeking help for. You may get some lead for there study as they also has covered the water conservation issue in there study.
Published by Tamara Goerge, Footprints - Sr Tech Assist