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Will humanity, as a whole - be able to “stretch” our liters, so to speak, use the same amount of water needed to grow our food - for an ever-growing number of mouths? In this episode, we learn how agricultural R&D, alongside soilless growing methods, might be an answer (if not the answer) to make more - out of less. The post Making Food appeared first on Waterline.

In 2007, out of 6.7 billion human beings in the world, a tad more than 50% of them lived in cities.With the number of cities - and especially Megacities (urban entities with at least 10 million inhabitants) - constantly on the rise worldwide, we examine how human beings - and water - coexist in a city. The post The City and I appeared first on Waterline.

In our high-tech world it is hard to imagine that every day 800 kids under the age of five die due to ill health caused by lack of clean water and lack of sanitation. The UN came up with a holistic view on the problem - clean water sources without the presence of proper sanitation infrastructure won’t stay clean for long; proper sanitation without understanding basic hygiene won’t fly either. In comes the notion of WASH - an acronym for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. In today’s episode we delve into the world of WASH and talk about the challenges - both practical and financial. The post WASH appeared first on Waterline.

On November 18th 2019, in Tel Aviv, at the David Intercontinental you’ll find leading figures in the global water sector - all you have to do - is to attend! In this special episode Ari Goldfarb - WATEC19 chairperson; and Gili Elkin - a WATEC19 board member, reveal what’s to be expected in this year’s conference. The post WATEC TLV 2019 – Here We Go! appeared first on Waterline.

In 2003 Nik Kowsar had to flee his country – Iran – after life there, for him, became unbearable. 3 years earlier, a cartoon he drew, had an implied remark on a Muslim cleric. He was put in jail. Although he was released 6 days after his imprisonment – he had to choose between life … Continue reading "“Yes I Can”: Persecution and Pursuit" The post “Yes I Can”: Persecution and Pursuit appeared first on Waterline.

What makes a person - one individual - build his career on the notion of we rather than me? In the following two episodes we will meet two inspiring people who do just that. For all of us to have an abundance of safe water to consume tomorrow - they don’t wait for others. They say - Yes I Can! The post “Yes I Can!”: Personal Impact – Prologue appeared first on Waterline.

In our final episode examining the triad of legislation-structure-pricing - the triad within Israeli Model - we have asked for the assistance of an uninvolved party - a researcher from the University of Oxford - about the way he views the paradigms the Model offers. DR. Michael Gilmont is our special guest in this episode. The post A Spider’s Web – The Israeli Model – Triad 2 appeared first on Waterline.

Today’s episode is about the most intricate components of the SPELT model - Israel’s model for water sustainability.Legislation, Structure & Pricing go hand in hand, and thus we present them together. The post Forward Looking: The Israeli Model – Triad appeared first on Waterline.

Today’s episode is all about the ecosystem that creates the T in SPELT (Structure, Pricing, Education, Legislation & Technology) - the Israeli model for water sustainability. The post Tech-osystem: The Isreali Model (part 2) appeared first on Waterline.

In this episode, we examine three companies that are innovators in the field of water tech: the unique methods and technologies they developed. The post Innovation in Water Tech: The 21st Century Plumber appeared first on Waterline.

It’s no secret that Israelis consume twice the amount of water nature supplies it with. The main enabler for this phenomenon is a unique model that lies at the heart of the Israeli water sector. In this episode, we examine the role education plays in the model. The post The Israeli Model: Water Education appeared first on Waterline.

Design has a profound impact on the way we live, it isn’t about aesthetics but rather about developing solutions with the ultimate goal of making our lives better. How can we use design to promote widespread sustainable water usage in the private and public sphere? The post Form Follows Flow: Designing with Water in Mind appeared first on Waterline.

The IWA was established 20 years ago to create a worldwide organization that promotes and enables “creative friction” between engineers, innovators, governance experts and water sector people across the range. We interviewed Diane D’arras – IWA’s president at the 8th World Water Forum. The post The International Water Association: Innovating Together appeared first on Waterline.

Situated in a semiarid region, Israel’s natural water resources supply it with only half of what it uses annually. In this episode, Seth Siegel reveals the unique combination of implemented technology, education and smart governance that enabled to bridge the gap. The post Solving the Water Crisis: Israel’s Story with Seth M. Siegel appeared first on Waterline.

The World Water Forum convenes once every 3 years. The World Water Council -  the convener -  put the notion of sharing water as the arranging theme for the 8th forum that assembled in Brasilia in March 2018. This episode features interviews conducted during the forum with people from both public and private sectors, all geared towards bringing water to people. https://audio.simplecast.com/8b40fd48.mp3    The post Sharing Water appeared first on Waterline.

The Mediterranean sea is where Europe, Asia, and Africa all meet. Throughout the ages, empires ruled over its entire coastline, and people used it to transfer goods, for recreation purposes, or to harvest its many food items. Today along its shores there are more than 20 countries. No longer a single empire - but rather a Mosaic of People, as was described by Waterline’s guest in this episode. Konstantina Toli, a Senior Programme Officer at Global Water Partnership - Mediterranean, points out the great challenges that are presented as our world is changing - namely climate change and the refugee's crisis. For example, in the past 5 years, nearly 2,000,000 human beings risked their lives in search of a better life and used the treacherous Mediterranean route. The result - the stresses on water supplies in the region which were already quite significant, are constantly on the rise. The post The Thirst – The Mediterranean Case appeared first on Waterline.

In this second part of our tale of dams, we will hear what happens once things go horribly wrong. Throughout history, faulty dams have created man-made disasters costing lives and the earth. We will be hearing about one disaster in particular - The Mariana Dam Disaster - that happened in Brazil in 2015. We will also revisit the town of Gatun, the dam that was built there and the lake that made the Panama Canal, with a somber look on the life of ordinary people there. The post A Crack in the Wall – On Dams (part 2) appeared first on Waterline.

It took nearly four decades, the lives of some 30,000 human beings and billions of US Dollars in current values to build; it was a source for heated debates and the kiss of death to some careers; it was rooted in vision - but took ample amounts of practicality to realize. You might know it simply as The Panama Canal - in a stretch of land not wider than 70 kilometers wide, humanity saw the opportunity to connect two great oceans - the Atlantic and the Pacific - and managed to cut the route by sea from California to Europe - by half. The keystone of the canal is a dam that was the biggest ever to be built at the time - the dam near the small town of Gatun. You are invited to hear a tale about politics, engineering, money and tons of controversy, which, a century on is all but forgotten. The post Building a Dam in Gatun – On Dams (part 1) appeared first on Waterline.

What is it about water that makes it stand out more than any other element? What is the effect water has on us humans - on a metaphysical level? How do we perceive water? Once you meet people for whom water is their job - the water sector people - you get to see the answers to these questions in practice. In this special episode, we examine water from chemical, religious and spiritual points of view, to mention but a few.  The post The Spirit of Water appeared first on Waterline.

The rainy season of 2017-2018 in Israel marked the 6th year of drought in a row. However – water is still available on tap 24/7. In a semi-arid land, any drop missing from the annual natural precipitation creates a deficit. Six years of diminished precipitation might spell disaster. And yet – if you look at a … Continue reading "“Desalting the Sea” – Desalination" The post “Desalting the Sea” – Desalination appeared first on Waterline.

Water is a global issue as much as it is a local issue. Water is life – anyone will tell you that. However, when was the last time you thought about water and the role it plays in the global economy? I am sure you can tell me the price of a used car but … Continue reading "“Water Makes the World Go ‘Round” – The Water Economy" The post “Water Makes the World Go ‘Round” – The Water Economy appeared first on Waterline.

It is midnight. The house is quiet, and everybody is asleep. You are reminded that the faucet in the kitchen is faulty by the constant drip-drip-drip-drip noise it makes. You toss and turn – but not alarmed; just ever so slightly annoyed. If you allow it to drip at a rate of a drop a second during … Continue reading "“Every Drop Counts” – Urban Water Distribution" The post “Every Drop Counts” – Urban Water Distribution appeared first on Waterline.

Carlo Galli is Nestlé’s Technical Manager of Water Resources. In his work, he is in charge of making sure that Nestlé’s worldwide operations are water-sustainable; not an easy task, taking in count the fact that it takes a lot of water to make food. In this episode, we focus on sustainable water management. Idan has … Continue reading "“Alchemy: Turning Milk into Water” – Sustainable Water Management" The post “Alchemy: Turning Milk into Water” – Sustainable Water Management appeared first on Waterline.

Israel is in a semi-arid region. Global climate changes create longer drought periods in the region. And yet, looking from above, one can see green fields and forests, and high-quality water is delivered to homes, businesses, farmers and the industry 24/7. Several components contribute to this success, but it all begins with the Israeli Water … Continue reading "Water for All – Regulation" The post Water for All – Regulation appeared first on Waterline.

The industry of water is regarded to, traditionally, as low tech. This fact makes it an excellent place for entrepreneurs to find new ways to disrupt, update, change and streamline the processes. To bring this industry – effectively – from low tech to high tech. In this episode of Waterline, we will hear from Eytan … Continue reading "(f)Low Tech to High Tech – Entrepreneurship" The post (f)Low Tech to High Tech – Entrepreneurship appeared first on Waterline.

More often than not – water has been a source of deadly conflicts worldwide. For example, the spark that ignited the Syrian civil war is attributed to the country’s poor management of its water sector. Are we able – in this day and age, when water scarcity is a growing global phenomenon – to create … Continue reading "“Water & Peace” – Hydropolitics" The post “Water & Peace” – Hydropolitics appeared first on Waterline.

As with any great invention – drip irrigation began by chance. All it took is a man with an abundance of curiosity and a strong will to solve problems. In 1961 Eng. Simcha Blass realized an idea he carried with him for more than 30 years, with the help of Kibbutz members in the Negev … Continue reading "“Still Waters Run Deep” – Drip Irrigation" The post “Still Waters Run Deep” – Drip Irrigation appeared first on Waterline.

Have you ever thought about the vast potential there is in the water (and, er… the… ahhh… ingredients, let’s say) you flush down the toilet? Discarded wastewater – once treated – has an economic and ecologic value that can drive a nation’s economy and even light up your house. How? All inside this episode of Waterline. … Continue reading "“Want Not? Waste Not!” – Wastewater" The post “Want Not? Waste Not!” – Wastewater appeared first on Waterline.