Water stewardship news from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
by Mark Grant, Griffith University and WSAP Board Member With mandatory climate reporting one of the biggest sustainability topics right now in Australia, I’ve been having a lot more conversations about ESG disclosure, AASB S1 and S2, and what this actually means in practice. The early focus has understandably been […]
Water risk is ESG risk: why it matters now — and how WSAP can help Read More »
Across the country, water security is again moving into sharp focus. As prolonged dry conditions, rising demand and climate volatility place pressure on catchments and supply systems, several regions are either entering or preparing for water restrictions (1). For utilities, businesses and communities alike, this is a clear signal: managing
Water Restrictions are Returning — and Why Preparation Matters More Than Ever Read More »
In April 2026, Malang, Indonesia hosted a regional knowledge exchange that brought together 41 policymakers, river basin organisation representatives, industry leaders, researchers, and civil society practitioners, from Indonesia and Vietnam, to strengthen industrial water governance in practice. Convened by Water Stewardship Asia Pacific (WSAP) in partnership with Water Stewardship Indonesia
by Terra Yang One of the recurring challenges in water stewardship is not a lack of data, forecasts, or technical tools. It is the gap between information and action, particularly when responsibility is shared across multiple actors with different priorities, timeframes, and levels of influence. At a recent session, Gurjeet Singh,
From Data to Dialogue: Why the Water RoadMap Matters Read More »
by By Karen Delfau, GEDSI Advisor, Water Stewardship Asia Pacific Understanding the full picture of wastewaterWhen most people hear ‘wastewater,’ they picture household sewage, the challenges of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and the related health and household impacts of improperly managed household sewage. Those concerns remain vital: millions still
The Hidden Flows of Inequality: Rethinking Industrial Wastewater Governance Read More »
