International Desalination and Reuse Association（IDRA）が、四半期ジャーナル夏号（IDRA Global Connections 2025 Summer）を公開しておりますので、同誌よりNews記事の概要を紹介します。詳細は、同号をご覧ください。
International Events & Conferences
- IDRA Reykjavik Summit 2025 (Oct 12–14): A global forum on water and climate change, focusing on reuse, desalination and policy integration.
- IDRA World Congress 2026 (Riyadh): Will showcase sustainable water technologies and policy frameworks.
- Other Participations: Includes IWRA World Congress (Morocco), JDA Forum (Tokyo), Climate Week NYC, WEFTEC (Chicago), and more.
Innovation & Startups
- NextWave Startup Pitch Competition: Supports early-stage water tech startups. Winners gain access to IDRA World Congress and global exposure.
- Collaboration with AWS: Strengthens stewardship and reuse integration through joint panels and global education.
Policy, Reports & Awards
- World Bank Report: Scaling Water Reuse: Proposes five strategic transitions to expand reuse eightfold by 2040, unlocking $340B in investment.
- GPIW 2025 (Global Prize for Innovation in Water): Offers $100K to grand prize winners and $50K to impact medalists. Deadline: Sept 14, 2025.
- IDRA Constitutional Amendments: Formalizes incorporation in Delaware and revises affiliate membership voting rights.
Recognition & Scholarships
- Global Industrial Water Reuse Champions Award: Recognizes Fortune 1000 firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Intel for exemplary reuse practices. Deadline: Aug 15, 2025.
- Dr. K.C. Channabasappa Memorial PhD Scholarship: Up to $10,000 for doctoral students in desalination and reuse. Deadline: Aug 31, 2025.