Singapore A Global Hydrohub: From Water Insecurity To Niche Water Diplomacy
December 12th, 2012
Via Eurasia Review, an interesting look at how Singapore’s water-related diplomatic efforts have evolved from bilateral agreements with Malaysia in the early years to international pacts offering water-related expertise to water-stressed countries: THROUGH STRATEGIC planning and investment in research and technology, as well as strong political will and effective governance, Singapore has emerged from water [...]
Read more »Singapore and Malaysia Discuss Water
November 22nd, 2009
Via Global Voices Online, a report on the ongoing discussions between Singapore and Malaysia over water. Due to its size and location, Singapore sources about half of its water supply from its neighbor, Malaysia, under two major water agreements, one of which comes due in 2011. As the article notes: “…The 1961 agreement provides for [...]
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