Singapore, June 20, 2024 – The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at Singapore International Water Week during the IDRA Business and Innovation Forum. IDRA and AWS will conduct joint educational activities, such as webinars and developing joint training modules, to help their respective communities understand the intersection of desalination, reuse, and stewardship. These efforts highlight the benefits of adopting a systemic approach to water stewardship and sustainability.

IDRA will support the AWS Secretariat and Technical Committee in understanding how desalination and reuse can be effectively addressed in the revision of the AWS Standard, while AWS will support the IDRA World Congress 2024 by providing the perspective of major water users engaged in water stewardship and the implementation of the AWS Standard.

Their ongoing cooperation will include knowledge sharing and exploring co-convening events to promote increased water security.

IDRA and AWS will endeavor to communicate a unified message on the relationship between desalination, reuse, and stewardship.

“IDRA is excited to collaborate with AWS to advance the important role of water reuse and desalination solutions in supporting water stewardship and sustainability goals. This partnership will allow us to leverage our collective expertise and resources to drive meaningful change,” said Shannon K. McCarthy, Secretary General of IDRA.

“We are very pleased to partner with IDRA to help connect our respective communities in pursuit of a shared goal of water security. By combining our expertise and networks, we can help establish an environment in which innovative technology can be successfully applied, water stewardship behaviors can be adopted at scale and water resilience can become a reality for the millions of people who are currently experiencing water stress,” said Adrian Sym, CEO of AWS.

About IDRA

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) is dedicated to advancing desalination and water reuse technologies to offset global water scarcity. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, IDRA supports the development of sustainable water solutions.

About AWS

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) is a global network of businesses, NGOs and the public sector working together to protect shared water resources. The network is defined and guided by the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard) – that drives, recognises and rewards companies for good water stewardship performance. a4ws.org

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Karen Zilinek

info@idrawater.org

Ms. Brenda McIlwraith

brenda@a4ws.org