Policy & Legislation

Recent research published in ‘VertigO’, which translates to ‘Vertigo’, sheds light on the significant influence of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). The WFD, which manda

The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) has been a cornerstone of environmental policy within the European Union, mandating member states to restore water quality and protect aquatic ecosystems. A recent article published in ‘VertigO’ explores t

The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) has long been a cornerstone of water policy within the European Union, mandating member states to restore water quality and aquatic ecosystems by 2015. However, recent research published in ‘VertigO’ sheds

In a poignant exploration of water access in South Africa, a recent study published in ‘Frontiers in Water’ sheds light on the stark realities facing rural communities in the post-apartheid era. Conducted by Zenande Mbana, the research delves into th

In a recent study published in ‘Watershed Ecology and the Environment’, Ndidzulafhi Innocent Sinthumule from the University of Johannesburg has shed light on the complexities surrounding wetland conservation and management in South Africa. This resea

A recent study published in ‘Water Supply’ sheds light on the critical dynamics of Watershed Ecological Compensation (WEC) in the Huangbai River Basin, a topic that resonates deeply within the water, sanitation, and drainage sector. Conducted by Ren

The European Union is making strides in its fight against chemical pollution, particularly concerning persistent, mobile, and toxic substances, as highlighted in a recent article by Tobias Mohr from the German Environment Agency. The research, publis

In a revealing study published in “Africa’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review,” researchers have shed light on the troubling issue of irregular expenditure within South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Over a four-year pe