Water in Action



Knowledge, partnerships, solutions

Water for the World aims at fostering knowledge and partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions that can make a difference to the access and management of fresh water and sanitation.

The following case stories illustrate partnerships, knowledge and solutions in action.
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Helping Nepal to address water and sanitation challenges

Landlocked in the Himalayas, Nepla is the 12th poorest country in the world and its 27 million inhabitants face major water, sanitation and health related challenges.

Much needed infsraturcture investments recently came to a halt during the political turnoil but development efforts are now resuming.

Borouge is working with local NGOs and plastics industry to contribute addressing some of teh most pressure issues. More [PDF]


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Bringing sustainable, hands-on solutions to the urban poor

More than one billion people worldwide live without clean, safe drinking water, and over two billion are without basic sanitation. With fast growing urbanisation, there is an urgent need to provide water and sanitation solutions in poor urban areas.

Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) pulls together the expertise of its members to provide cutting edge, hands-on and sustainable solutions. Borealis and Borouge are joining WSUP to make a difference.
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Rewarding outstanding achievements with the Stockholm Water Prize

Around the world, many individuals, institutions and organisations are developing world-class best practices for the protection of water resources and the improvement of water and sanitation conditions.

To encourage progress and reward achievements, Borealis and Borouge are co-founding the Stockholm Water Prize, the leading global award for outstanding water-related activities. More [PDF]