Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.
This webpage gives information about What is Microgeneration and what is the most cost effective in terms of CO2 reduction.
Eritrea began the process towards IWRM development at the end of 2005. With support of the government and commitment of partners, this water sector situation analysis report was drafted in July 2006. Five working groups worked on 18 thematic strategic areas. The findings and results are presented in this paper.
GWP (2006): Eritrea: Vital aspects of the IWRM planning process. Global Water Partnership URL [Accessed: 03.05.2010]
This presentation gives information on the agricultural aspects of biogas production and focuses on the process of digestion and fermentation. But it also provides knowledge about different ways of using biogas including cogeneration and fuel cells.
NAVICKAS, K. (2007): Biogas for Farming, Energy Conversion and Environment Protection. Rakican, Lithuania: Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Department of Agroenergetics. [Accessed: 03.05.2010] PDF
This case study from Malaysia describes a community-NGO partnership in addressing water resource and catchment management, thus typical IWRM issues, and the significant milestones achieved as well as the challenges faced.
GWP (2005): Community And Non-Govermental Organisation (NGO) Partnership in Highland Catchment Managment in Malaysia. Global Water Partnership URL [Accessed: 03.05.2010]
The concept, content and process of IWRM is explained in detail. Experiences from countries using IWRM over several years are incorporated in the handbook.
GWP (2004): Catalysing Change. A Handbook for Developing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Water Efficiency Strategies. Stockholm: Global Water Partnership URL [Accessed: 03.05.2010]
This document is a status report prepared for presentation at the 3rd World Water Forum in Kyoto, Japan, March 16-23, 2003. This document brings together the experience gained after conducting the Dialogue on Effective Water Governance over the last year.
GWP (2003): Effective Water Governance: Learning from Dialogue. Stockholm: Global Water Partnership URL [Accessed: 03.05.2010]Kaunsas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers, the Nemunas and the Neris, and near the Kaunas reservoir, the largest body of water entirely in Lithuania. In 1999, a large-scale biogas plant (comprising four sedimentation tanks and four anaerobic digesters) was put in operation, being the first sewage plant in Kaunas’ history. The produced biogas is transformed into energy in a cogeneration plant with 150 kW heat and 226 kW power output (see also http://www.lei.lt/Opet/Projekts/cooger_unit.htm).
A Training-of-Trainers manual to strengthen the capacity of a team of trainers by applying different training methodologies and principles of adult learning to the trainings of health service personnel, NGO staff and community-based health workers.
TSHIULA, J. MARYANNE, S. J. (2005): Training Methodologies and Principles of Adult Learning. United States: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
This paper contains an archive with a short explanation of 40 different icebreakers.
TRAINING GAMES (2010): 40 Icebreakers and other Warm-ups. Cave Creek: Training Games. TRAINING GAMES URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
This paper highlights some inherent lacunae of UASB technology for sewage treatment based on a set of case studies, effluent data of UASB systems and a long-term monitoring of the performance of pilot plants in Kantapur (India).
TARE, V. NEMA, A. (n.y): UASB Technology-expectations and reality. United Nations Asian and Pacific Centre for Agricultural Engineering and Machinery URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]Provides Tools for Teaching, training techniques and adult training strategies.
This column by Rose George published in the New York Times emphasises the enormous potential wastewaters have as a renewable energy source.
GEORGE, R. (2010): …And Sewage, Too. In: The New York Times: , 25. URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
Thesis dealing with aspects of design, performance and operation of sewage treatment systems consisting of an UASB reactor followed by a polishing pond. The thesis investigates an experimental pilot plant in order to assess design and operation parameters with respect to the performance of the UASB reactor, followed by post-treatment in different configurations of polishing ponds.
FRASSINETTI-FEITOSA-CALVALCANTI, P. (2003): Integrated Application of the UASB Reactor and Ponds for Domestic Sewage Treatment in Tropical Regions. (= Thesis ). Wageningen: Wageningen University URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
This journal article contains information on adult learning principles, and provides you with some basic and very useful information on how to organise and facilitate a training.
SUSAN, I. (1998): Using Adult Learning Principles in Adult Basic and Literacy Education. Columbus: Centre on Education and Training for Employment URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
This paper contains a short description why to use icebreakers in training and introduces 40 types of icebreakers.
KNOX, G. (2009): 40 Icebreakers for Small Groups. London: Insights URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]
The volunteers’ teaching series gives an insight to adult learning practices.
DAUGHERTY, A.R. (1978): Teaching Adults. Oklahoma: Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University URL [Accessed: 29.04.2010]This site provides you with many tools for teaching. This specific site gives information on how to prepare a large lecture course.
The project built a biogas digester in a School in Ecuador into which human and animal waste is deposited in order to produce biogas (methane), and fertilizer. During the school year, the waste of 500 people is required to operate the system effectively. During the summer, manure from surrounding farms and vegetable matter is used.
GEF (n.y): Biogas from Sewage and Residual Waters in an Educational Institution, Ecuador. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Scale Grants Programme, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) URL [Accessed: 28.04.2010]Anama Energies Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as Anama Consultants) is a cogeneration plant designer and manufacturer located in India. The official homepage of ANAMA provides up to date information on biogas based cogeneration plants.