Following the World Water Week in Stockholm and the IWA World Water Congress in Montreal, Margaret Catley Carlson, Chair of our Consultation Committee (FAC) provides an overview of the world water situation. She mentions the major issues currently being dealt with by the international community, as well as next steps to reach the Millennium Development Goals.

 > What is the current water situation worldwide? What were the major topics dealt with at the latest international conferences?

> These conferences deal with topics that are closely related to the Millennium Development Goals. In your view, what is a concrete way of reaching these goals?

 > Can you give us examples of innovative initiatives that have brought water services to the underprivileged?

 > What are the international community’s next steps and goals for meeting the issues of tomorrow?

Find out more:

• Read more about Margaret Catley Carlson
• Listen to the interview with Alexandre Brailowsky on World Water Week
• Read the Waterblog post on World Water Week