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Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in Technology, 2008

Professor Asit K. Biswas has distinguished himself in solving global water supply problems and in enhancing water economy research and teaching at TKK. Cooperation with Prof. Biswas has afforded water scientists at TKK important international research. Prof. Biswas received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in Technology from the Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) in its 20th solemn doctoral degree ceremony on April 2, 2008.

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in Technology, 2007

The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has conferred upon Prof. Asit K. Biswas the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in Technology for Major international initiatives and outstanding achievements, in June 2007.

Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, 2006

Professor Asit K. Biswas, a tireless water proponent who constantly challenges the 'status quo' and who helped foster a critical re-think among United Nations agencies, national governments, professional associations and others about how to improve delivery of water and sanitation services and management of our water resources received the 2006 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate on 24 August 2006.

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Speeches at Stockholm by Prof. Biswas »

The Stockholm Water Prize was presented by H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria to Professor Asit K. Biswas during a Ceremony at the Stockholm City Hall on Thursday 24 August.

Stockholm International Water Institute	Biography of Prof. Biswas	Stockholm Water Front
Interview with Times of India	Interview with Pitech	Interview with KGPian
Globe and Mail	Hydroplus	Water and Wastewater
Interview with Gulf News	Odisha	Interview with Straits Times
Alto de Aragón	Presidencia, Gobierno de Aragón	El peridódico de Aragón

Aragon Environment Prize, 2006

By awarding the Aragon Environment Prize, the Jury wishes to acknowledge “the exceptional and multifaceted contributions of Prof. Asit K. Biswas on global water issues, including research, education and awareness.” During 2005, Prof. Biswas promoted the policies and best practices for water resources management in Aragon in the Human Development Report, giving Aragon a global exposure.
Prof. Asit K. Biswas is President of the Third World Centre for Water Management, a think-tank based in Mexico. Prof. Biswas has been awarded the 2006 Stockholm Water Prize, the most prestigious award in the field of water.
Prof. Biswas is advisor for the International Centre on Water and Environment (CIAMA-La Alfranca).

President Iglesias, Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Minister Narbona. June 5, 2006.

El Periódico de Aragón	Heraldo de Aragón	Eres Agua Portal
El periódico de Aragón	Heraldo de Aragón	Sevilla Independiente