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The supply of adequate safe drinking water for the population is a key concern for governments and administrative bodies across the globe. In 2019, the Indian government launched Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a project aimed at providing a functional household tap water connection (FHTC) to every rural household in the country by 2024. As part of this ...

Over the last decade, Europe has experienced water stress due to unprecedented weather disruptions that have affected both water availability and quality. In response, the European Union has revised its water directives, expanding the scope of monitoring and implementing more stringent standards. France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, a...

Water scarcity and the need for more efficient water resource management have prompted Latin American water utilities to adopt new strategies for reducing water losses, improving customer-side demand management, and implementing digital technologies. The digital transformation of water utilities is driven by the deployment of advanced telemetering ...

By 2050, about 1 billion people will reside in urban centers in APAC. Despite relatively high water availability, most APAC countries face water stress primarily due to uneven distribution of water. Most medium-high income economies have implemented policies favoring the reuse of treated wastewater primarily to meet growing industrial demand. N...

Climate change is a topic that is on everyone's lips, particularly after the conclusion of the recent climate talks in Paris. To address climate change, first there has to be climate monitoring. However, monitoring climate change is not an easy process given the area to cover. This requires powerful sensing and communication infrastructure and also...

Rapid urbanization is worsening the scarcity and stress on India s water resources, driving demand for smart water meters to ensure universal water coverage that is economical and environmentally sustainable. India is investing in developing water supply infrastructure to ensure universal coverage through policies and schemes, such as AMRUT 2.0. Th...

The COVID-19 pandemic has revitalized the importance of resilient and future-ready water and wastewater infrastructure. Municipalities and industries across the globe have begun adopting net-zero, decarbonization, and circularity goals to become sustainable, resilient, and future ready. IoT-based solutions have become a vital cog in helping end use...

Water utilities must improve resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change-induced weather disruptions, which have caused unprecedented levels of flooding or drought. In the last 5 years, there has been a decisive shift in policies and regulations, which now significantly focus on ensuring water security. Water conservation and reuse...

This study provides an analysis of the key cities around the world best positioned to implement smart emission monitoring solutions in the short, medium, and long terms. Cities account for 70% of global emissions and therefore play key roles in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. New technologies play an important role in this transition. ...