Editorial Perspectives: innovation needs for the water sector in India to achieve sustainable development goals

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 1200-1201
Author(s):  
Ligy Philip ◽  
S. Murty Bhallamudi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Development Goals

Ligy Philip and S. Murty Bhallamudi provide an ‘Editorial Perspective’ on the need for innovation in India's water sector.

scholarly journals Ensuring A Better Water Future for Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Academician Tan Sri Dato’ Ir. Shahrizaila Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Vision 2020 ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Development Goals

Human overuse of water resources and diffuse contamination of freshwater are stressing the water resources in the terrestrial water cycle. As a consequence, the ecological functions of water bodies, soils and groundwater in the water cycle are hampered and being further exacerbated by threats from impending climate change. Though Malaysia is blessed with fairly abundant rainfall it still has its fair share of water woes, such as occasional droughts, looding and pollution of its rivers and water bodies. Only recently, the country was faced with water related hazards of fairly disastrous proportions. Recurring potable water shortages that occurred in 2014 and 2015 in several states had led to water rationing. Malaysia has since the early 1990s set its vision to become a fully developed country by the year 2020 (Vision 2020). The transformation of the water sector must also evolve in tandem to meet sustainable development goals beitting a developed nation status by 2020. The National Water Resources Policy (NWRP), launched in March 2012, is based on the 3 essential principles i.e. water resources security, water resources sustainability and collaborative governance. This paper will review the various water-related issues and challenges whilst proposing the implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Road Map including the measures to be undertaken to effect the transformation of the water sector in pursuit of Vision 2020 and to achieve the post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The indings and recommendations are largely based on several in-depth studies undertaken by the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia (ASM) pertaining to the water sector and the IWRM agenda.

scholarly journals Ensuring A Better Water Future for Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrizaila Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Vision 2020 ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Development Goals

Human overuse of water resources and diffuse contamination of freshwater are stressing the water resources in the terrestrial water cycle. As a consequence, the ecological functions of water bodies, soils and groundwater in the water cycle are hampered and being further exacerbated by threats from impending climate change. Though Malaysia is blessed with fairly abundant rainfall it still has its fair share of water woes, such as occasional droughts, looding and pollution of its rivers and water bodies. Only recently, the country was faced with water related hazards of fairly disastrous proportions. Recurring potable water shortages that occurred in 2014 and 2015 in several states had led to water rationing. Malaysia has since the early 1990s set its vision to become a fully developed country by the year 2020 (Vision 2020). The transformation of the water sector must also evolve in tandem to meet sustainable development goals beitting a developed nation status by 2020. The National Water Resources Policy (NWRP), launched in March 2012, is based on the 3 essential principles i.e. water resources security,water resources sustainability and collaborative governance. This paper will review the various water-related issues and challenges whilst proposing the implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Road Map including the measures to be undertaken to effect the transformation of the water sector in pursuit of Vision 2020 and to achieve the post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The indings and recommendations are largely based on several in-depth studies undertaken by the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia (ASM) pertaining to the water sector and the IWRM agenda.

The circular economy in the water sector: Elements, processes, recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 990-1013
Author(s):  
Bagrat A. ERZNKYAN ◽  
Karine A. FONTANA
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Economy Model ◽  
Development Goals

Subject. We study the main processes, characterizing the circular economy in the water sector. Objectives. The purpose is to research issues related to circular economy, including the water reuse, to develop proposals for the formation of a roadmap for the transition to a circular economy model. Methods. The study employs analytical and logical methods, theoretical insights into the analysis of processes related to the circular economy, and practical works of countries on the formation of a roadmap for transition to a circular economy model. Results. The paper concludes on strengths and weaknesses, the potential and possible threats of water reuse in the implementation of the circular economy concept. It identifies obstacles hindering the dissemination of principles of the circular economy in Russia, in particular, the practices for reuse of water resources. We present proposals to develop a roadmap for successful implementation of the circular economy concept. Conclusions. The proposals can provide a basis for forming an idea of a closed-loop economy in a country or region. They can be used at the stage of transition to a circular economy at the national and regional levels, to achieve sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Feasibility assessment of household based small arsenic removal technologies for achieving sustainable development goals

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Sahadat Hossain ◽  
Fahima Akhter ◽  
Victor Emery David Jr
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Arsenic Removal ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Feasibility Assessment ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Removal Technologies

Abstract. Access to pure drinking water is always occupying as the centric position for long-term sustainable development for all. Although Bangladesh has improved its overall status in drinking water sector compared to 1990 scenario. In 2015, its total safe water sources reached to 87 % i.e., still 13% far from full goal achievement. Besides, it has been estimated that 22 of total 164 million population are exposed to > 50 to < 200 μg/L and 5.6 million are to > 200 μg/L respectively. Therefore, achieving sustainable drinking water goals are still challenged for Bangladesh. This study is aimed to assess the hindrance for achieving the entire sustainable development goals (SDGs) and evaluating the role of existing household based Small Arsenic Removal (SAR) technologies in drinking water sector in rural Bangladesh. The literature based evaluation is revealed that SAR technologies have been playing an important role for achieving the SDGs in drinking sectors in Bangladesh. Conversely, the lack of guild lines on their produced sludge laden and consequently improper dumping are adversely affecting the socio-economic and environmental ecosystems. In this vein, there is a framework has been developed based on the relevant studies for achieving the long-term SDGs in the drinking water sector in rural Bangladesh.

Restructuring Educational Systems and Promoting Social Justice for Young People Involved in Drug Trafficking in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽  
Linda Liebenberg ◽  
Dorothy Bottrell ◽  
Silvia Helena Koller
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract. Economic changes in the context of globalization have left adolescents from Latin American contexts with few opportunities to make satisfactory transitions into adulthood. Recent studies indicate that there is a protracted period between the end of schooling and entering into formal working activities. While in this “limbo,” illicit activities, such as drug trafficking may emerge as an alternative for young people to ensure their social participation. This article aims to deepen the understanding of Brazilian youth’s involvement in drug trafficking and its intersection with their schooling, work, and aspirations, connecting with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 16 as proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations in 2015 .

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