World Wetlands Day 2014 Highlights Agriculture

Yesterday, Sunday February 2nd was World Wetlands Day (WWD). As 2014 is the UN International Year of Family Farming, the theme for this year is 'Wetlands and Agriculture.' The slogal for the Day is 'Wetlands and Agriculture: Partners for Growth,' placing a focus on the need for the wetland, water and agricultural sectors to work together for the best shared outcomes.

Our wetlands are of great importance to the health of the planet and all its inhabitants. Our waters provide habitat for a myriad of species, recharge groundwater and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation.

As is becoming increasingly obvious climate change is drastically altering the water cycle. We are now living with more intense storms, floods, droughts, in addition to rising sea-levels. Many species are suffering from the impacts of habitat loss and we continue to make ever-increasing demands on our waters. Now more than ever we need to protect and restore these precious resources and the beneficial functions they offer.

Event - Water NI

Water NI will take place on February 26th, 2013 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Now in its fourth year, Water NI is the only conference that's brings all the major stakeholders together to discuss the current and future pressures facing the sector.

With the next price control determination (PC13) being implemented in April 2013 and the NI Long Term Water Strategy consultation taking place later in the year, the conference is timed to ensure attendees can input into both the long and short term water strategies for Northern Ireland. Water NI 2013 is a must attend event for all those helping to develop and deliver a strategy for water and wastewater in the region.

Event - Water is Life: Issues Facing Canada and China in the 21st Century

Water is Life: Issues Facing Canada and China in the 21st Century will take place on Tuesday Feb 5, 2013, at McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON. (7:00 PM). This is Another Drop Seminar Series.

The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health's February Another Drop Lecture will feature Dr. Harvey Shear, Professor, Department of Geography, University of Toronto, Mississauga. Harvey will be providing a lecture on Water is Life: Issues Facing Canada and China in the 21st Century.