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Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Gobierno de Aragon
The Spanish region of Aragon is a pioneer in new models of environmental management related to water, solid waste, environmental education and natural sites, among others. Aragon has launched the biggest plan of wastewater treatment in Europe, and has established institutional arrangements to promote social participation which is unique in the world, the Water Commission of Aragon. The region has full powers in most areas related to the environment. Its regional Minister, Alfredo Boné, has chaired the Conference of European Regions on Environment (ENCORE), a forum that brings together more than hundred regions across Europe. The international leadership of Aragon on water is clear when we consider that the International Exhibition of Water and Sustainable Development of Saragossa 2008 is organised in Aragon, and that the region hosts the headquarters of the Office of the Water Decade of the United Nations. In addition, the work of the International Centre for Water and Environment (CIAMA-The Alfranca) and the Aragon Water Institute is already recognised for its quality at the international level.
www.aragon.es


Centro Virtual de Información del Agua (CEVIA)
The Centro Virtual de Información del Agua (CEVIA), it is an interactive web page that allows to the exchange of information and discussion, about of the water. Account with a public section, events, the national and international news, employments agencies, and a thematic library. This project is supported by the Fundación Gonzalo Río Arronte, I.A.P., and the general coordination is in charge of the Fondo para la Comunicación y la Educación Ambiental, (FEA, A.C.). One of the most important parts of this project is the one to identify all those actors interested in the problematic one of the water to create work groups specialized by interest subject.
www.agua.org.mx


International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage was established on 24 June, 1950 as a Scientific, Technical and Voluntary Not-for-profit Non-Governmental International Organization (NGO) with headquarters in New Delhi, India. The Commission is dedicated to enhancing the worldwide supply of food and fibre for all people by improving water and land management and the productivity of irrigated and drained lands through appropriate management of water, environment and application of irrigation, drainage and flood management techniques.
www.icid.org


International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
Since its official formation in 1972, the organization has actively promoted the sustainable management of water resources around the globe. The belief that sustainability requires interdisciplinary action and international cooperation is a driving force behind the association. IWRA seeks to improve water resource outcomes by improving our collective understanding of the physical, biological, chemical, institutional, and socioeconomic aspects of water.
www.iwrahome.org


Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)
The Stockholm International Water Institute is a scientific, technical and educational organization that contributes to international efforts to combat the escalating global water crisis. SIWI facilitates research, raises awareness and stimulates action on world water issues.
www.siwi.org


Inter-American Development Bank (BID)
The Inter-American Development Bank is the oldest and largest regional multilateral development institution. The Bank's operations cover the entire spectrum of economic and social development. In the past, Bank lending emphasized the productive sectors of agriculture and industry, the physical infrastructure sectors of energy and transportation and the social sectors of environmental and public health, education and urban development. Current lending priorities include poverty reduction and social equity, modernisation and integration, and the environment.
www.iadb.org


State Water Commission of Guanajuato, Mexico
The State Water Commission of Guanajuato (CEAG), is the most advanced water management institution in Mexico. Among the main objectives of the Commission are the planning of the water sector in the State and support the municipal water utilities. CEAG is actively promoting a new water-culture in the state, and is improving water management efficiency.
www.guanajuato.gob.mx/ceag/


Capacity Building International, Germany
InWEnt is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advance training and human resource development in the Third World. Together with partner organisations in Germany and abroad, it forms an international network, which offer practice-oriented training, exchange and foreign learning language programmes. The organisation's objectives are: promoting know-how and transfer of knowledge between North and South, East and West, international exchange of experience, initiating developmental processes and global cooperation.
www.inwent.org


Taylor & Francis
Building on two centuries of experiences, Taylor & Francis has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become a leading international academic publisher. With offices in London, Brighton, Basingstoke, Reading and Abingdon in the UK, Stockholm and Oslo in mainland Europe, New York and Philadelphia in the USA, Singapore and India, the Group publishes over 800 journals and over 1,800 new books each year. Taylor and Francis publishes the International Journal of Water Resources Development of the Centre.
www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/


International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)
ICOLD is a professional NGO which provides a forum for exchange of knowledge and experiences to ensure dams are built safely, efficiently, economically and without adverse environmental impacts.
www.icold-cigb.org



 
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