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Managing the Berg River Dam overflow Dr Kevin Winter, from UCT’s Future Water Institute, argues that the health of the Berg River Dam and river system requires a comprehensive monitoring plan. 30 Jul 2019
Lessons from a record-breaking drought Multiple perspectives are key to building resilience according to Gina Ziervogel’s latest research into Cape Town’s water crisis. 24 Jul 2019
Cape Town’s Water Strategy: what to watch Dr Kevin Winter, from UCT’s Future Water Institute, draws attention to the new Cape Town Water Strategy and how its progress can be monitored. 22 Jul 2019
The interdisciplinary approach of Future Water Solutions to intractable problems may need expertise from multiple disciplines. 21 Jul 2018
What caused the recent water shortage? Dr Piotr Wolski from UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group asks to what extent the unusual climate and unusual water use has affected Cape Town’s water supply. 19 Jul 2018 Republished
Calls to ease water restrictions premature Western Cape dams may be over 50% full, but that’s still not a good enough reason to immediately ease water restrictions says UCT’s Kevin Winter. 10 Jul 2018
What Cape Town can learn from Windhoek on surviving drought For decades Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek, has faced serious challenges providing water for its citizens. Cape Town can learn from what Windhoek has done to conquer multiple water crises. 18 Jul 2017
Can UCT become a water-sensitive campus? UCT needs to take its water use and management seriously to demonstrate what can be achieved by a water-sensitive institution in a water scarce region. 13 Jul 2017
World first in waste-water treatment This is the story of how UCT research, student participation and private sector support are paving the way for zero-waste water treatment. 13 Jul 2017
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