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EMASESA’S INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED EMBALSE DIGITAL 5.0 PROJECT UTILISES THE XYLEM VUE PLATFORM TO TRANSFORM DATA INTO SMART DECISIONS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT

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EMASESA has collaborated with Xylem Vue to integrate and analyse, on a single platform, 200 water supply sectors and more than 313,000 smart drinking water meters, which generate around 7.5 million daily readings from 1.4 million people across twelve municipalities in the Seville metropolitan area (Spain) The aim: to detect leaks, faults or unusual consumption patterns October 29, 2026. EMASESA, the water supply and wastewater treatment utility for the Seville metropolitan area, received a gold accolade from the International Water Association (IWA) at the 15th IWA Project Innovation Awards ceremony,…

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Europe Rewrites Its Environmental Law And Sends The Polluter The Bill 

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Europe has rewritten its environmental law by requiring pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay for removing invisible chemicals from wastewater. The revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, in force since January 2025, extends mandatory sewage treatment to smaller towns, mandates nutrient removal, sets energy-neutrality targets for 2045, and introduces quaternary treatment to remove micropollutants.  Quaternary treatment is a performance standard requiring 80% removal of indicator micropollutants. Three technologies compete: ozonation at moderate cost, activated carbon operationally simpler, and membranes capturing almost everything but expensive. Rollout is staged: 20% of large plants…

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World Bank backs flood resilience project in Brazil’s Santa Catarina with US$119.2M investment

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The World Bank Group has approved a US$119.2 million project to help the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina reduce flood risks and strengthen its capacity to prepare for and respond to weather-related disasters. The initiative aims to enhance climate resilience while safeguarding communities, economic activity and employment in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions.  The project is expected to benefit around 420,000 people in 54 municipalities, with a particular focus on low-income populations living in areas exposed to flooding. By improving flood protection and disaster management, the investment seeks…

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Young African Innovators are Transforming Smallholder Irrigation

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A young entrepreneur in West Africa watches his solar-powered pump come to life automatically, controlled by a system that decides the right moment to irrigate based on real-time data on soil moisture, weather forecasts and solar energy supply. Born out of a clean energy agritech innovation challenge for young entrepreneurs, the system automatically switches irrigation on or off and matches water delivery to crop needs. On a one-hectare pilot farm, a 2.5 HP pump powered by 3.5 kW of solar panels delivers up to 70 cubic meters of water daily…

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QUA Expands Membrane Portfolio with EnviQ® RF 30, a Compact, Ready-to-Install MBR Technology for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment

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EnviQ® RF 30 is a compact membrane module for membrane bioreactor and submerged ultrafiltration applications, enabling decentralized water and wastewater treatment, flexible deployment where space and integration are critical. Built on QUA’s EnviQ RF membrane technology, it combines reinforced hollow-fiber construction, dual airflow distribution, and backwash capability for stable operation and extended membrane life. A deployment at a commercial hub in Noida, India, achieved up to 95% water recovery for non-potable reuse, while reducing fouling, cleaning frequency and downtime. CANONSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA – QUA, a global manufacturer of advanced membrane…

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From floodwaters to data centre drains: water’s role in climate litigation

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A landmark report on global climate litigation has identified water as an increasingly contested terrain in courtrooms worldwide. The Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation: 2026 Snapshot, published by the Grantham Research Institute & Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, records more than 3,600 climate cases filed across 62 countries since 1986, with 249 new cases in 2025 alone.  Among striking new developments are insurance subrogation cases following the April 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods in South Africa, which killed 544 people and damaged over 4,000 homes. Japanese insurer Tokio Marine filed…

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Global Energy Experts to Convene in Dammam for Premier Middle East Water Week Conference & Exhibition

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Middle East chapter, this year’s theme, “One Water, One Strategy: Redefining Produced and Industrial Water in the Middle East,” will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to explore integrated approaches to water management, focusing on produced water, industrial water, and advanced treatment solutions. The strategic convergence of all water streams into a unified national resource strategy is now a key global priority. Accordingly, our discussions will address Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and water valorization as critical enablers of circular water economies, alongside…

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Nominate the Global Visionaries for 9th International Business Magazine Awards 2026

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates | October 22, 2026 International Business Magazine has invited visionary entrepreneurs, global business leaders, innovative startups and leading organisations to submit nominations for the 9th International Business Magazine Awards 2026, scheduled to take place on November 29, 2026, at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The awards recognise outstanding business achievements, transformative innovation and leadership across industries shaping the global economy. The event will bring together founders, C-suite executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to celebrate corporate excellence and explore opportunities for strategic collaboration. Recognising…

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ONCE WORRIED ABOUT HIS NEXT MEAL, PRASL FARMER NOW GROWS 30 TONS OF POTATOES PER HECTARE AND EMPLOYS 25

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By: Dionísio Novele, Project Manager at Solidaridad (Southern Africa) In Boane, Maputo Province of Mozambique, Arlindo Elias Massingue’s fields tell a story of persistence, learning, and change. At 47 years old and a father of seven, Arlindo has spent years working to provide for his family under difficult conditions. For a long time, that effort was not enough. Like many small-scale farmers, he faced constant setbacks. Poor access to quality inputs such as certified seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides limited what he could produce. At the same time, limited technical knowledge…

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SHARAKAT Honors Winners Across Nine Categories at the SHARAKAT Awards 2026

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SHARAKAT honored the winners across nine categories at the fourth edition of the SHARAKAT Awards 2026. Held at the Hilton Riyadh under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors, the ceremony celebrated partners in success and outstanding projects that have contributed to advancing Saudi Arabia’s water sector and enhancing its sustainability. In the Financial Close Excellence Award categories, Juranah ISWR won the Fastest Financial Close award, while Jubail-Buraidah IWTP received the Best Financing Model…

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