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SUMMARY:Gauteng Water Alliance 2020 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic\, adequate risk preparedness is critical for economic development\, including in the South African water sector. Based on growing urban water demand and delays in water augmentation\, the Gauteng province runs the risk of significant water restrictions in the near future\, including running out of water to meet demand. This risk could be disastrous for the country\, given the critical importance of Gauteng for the national economy. \nThe work of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, alongside its partners and members in the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership\, Western Cape Drought Task Force and recent Gauteng COVID-19 Water Response\, demonstrate that effective public-private sector collaboration does make a difference in risk mitigation and crisis aversion. \nPlease join us for the upcoming engagement of the Gauteng Water Alliance\, which will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding the current state and vulnerabilities of the Vaal System\nProviding an update on work undertaken within the Alliance to date\, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic\nOutlining the findings of research conducted on industry water risk mitigation in the Province\, as well as additional measures companies would like to implement\nProviding an overview of some of the financing options available for industrial water efficiency\n\nThis meeting of the Alliance will have an industrial and company focus. \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gauteng-water-alliance-2020-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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