International Water Association and International Desalination and Reuse Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Global Water Security and Resilience
The International Water Association (IWA) and the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across the global water community and advance sustainable and resilient water management.
Through the partnership, IWA and IDRA will explore opportunities for collaboration in professional development and online learning, Young Water Professionals initiatives, joint events, knowledge and technical cooperation, and engagement around global water agendas, including the United Nations Water Conferences.
The agreement will also create opportunities to share research, technical knowledge, best practices and innovations, while connecting professionals, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders across the two organisations’ networks.
This partnership provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration across the global water community and advance innovative solutions to the challenges of water security and resilience.
Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy, Executive Director of IWA
Shannon K. McCarthy, Secretary General – Executive Director of IDRA, said, “This agreement puts our shared learnings, young professional programs, and joint work on the global water agenda, beginning with the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi this December.”
The MoU reflects the organisations’ shared commitment to knowledge exchange, innovation and capacity building and to advancing sustainable water management to address growing global water challenges.
About IWA
The International Water Association (IWA) is a global network of water and allied professionals working to advance knowledge, innovation, capacity building, and leadership toward a world in which water is wisely managed.
About IDRA
The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) has connected the global desalination and water reuse community since 1973. With members in more than 60 countries, IDRA brings together professionals across science, engineering, government and academia to advance technical solutions, innovation and sustainable water management.