국제담수화협회인 IDA(International Desalination Association)는 국제 물정상회담(IWS, International Water Summit)에 대해 지속적으로 지원할 의사를 밝혔다. 최근 정상회담으로는 아부다비의 국립 전시센터에서 1월 18일부터 21일까지 개최되고 있다. IDA는 성명서에서 “현재 4년  째를 맞이한 정상회담은 지역별 물문제를 해결하고 지속가능한 발전을 촉진하기 위한 전 세계적인 플랫폼(platform)”이라고 말했다.

아부다비에서 개최되는 이번 회담은 물산업에서 지속가능한 새로운 전략 및 기술 개발의 가속화를 위한 세계적인 지도자·현장 전문가·학계 및 기업 전문가들이 모여 정보를 교류한다.

The International Desalination Association (IDA) has announced its continued support for the International Water Summit (IWS). The latest summit is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibit Centre 18-21 January. "Now in its fourth year, the IWS is a global platform for promoting water sustainability and addressing water challenges across the region," said the IDA in a statement.

Part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016, IWS brings together world leaders, field experts, academics and business innovators to accelerate the development of new sustainable strategies and technologies in the water industry. It is being held under the patronage of H H General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces. 

IDA's role as a supporter of the IWS is multi-level, including representation on the IWS's International Advisory Board by IDA sirectors Leon Awerbuch and Michel Canet, secretary general Patricia A Burke, and former second vice president, Miguel Angel Sanz. "We are pleased to continue our support of the International Water Summit. Its emphasis on fostering innovation, best practices and collaboration mirrors IDA's role to promoting this approach to sustainable water solutions around the world," said Burke.

In addition, several current and former IDA directors and past residents will speak at the summit, including Dr Abdullah Al-Alshaikh, IDA's immediate past president and now chief executive officer of Advanced Water Technologies; Leon Awerbuch, who also serves as president of Leading Edge Technologies; Dr Adil Bushnak, past IDA president, former IDA director, and chairman of Moya Bushnak; Carlos Cosin Fernandez, IDA director, chairman and chief executive officer of Abengoa Water; Miguel Angel Sanz, director of strategic development for Suez Environnement; and Dr Corrado Sommariva, past IDA president, former IDA director, and managing director of ILF Consulting Engineers.
 

[출처 = Desalination & Water Reuse / 2016년 1월 18일]