Cecilia Harris

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Articles

Why IWM governance is key to climate-ready cities

Jan 14, 2025 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

Integrated water management (IWM) is critical for future-proofing growing cities against climate challenges. While cutting-edge technologies are available to harness water resources, governance innovation remains a key enabler for effective implementation. Celeste Morgan, Victorian Water Professional of the Year and Arup Australasia Integrated Water Management Lead, highlights how reconnecting cities with their water cycles can unlock resilience and sustainable growth.
Impactful climate adaptation goes beyond projections

Jan 8, 2025 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

While climate risk management often focuses on predictions and data, one climate and water expert is advocating for a shift to outcomes-based planning, embracing variability and real-world scenarios to enable targeted, resource-conscious strategies.
Innovating through Murray-Darling Basin challenges

Dec 8, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

With climate change impacting uncertainties in water availability, the Murray–Darling Basin faces mounting pressure to adapt. Researchers working with the One Basin CRC are addressing these challenges by pioneering innovative methods, transforming how we plan for climate resilience despite the unpredictable nature of future climate impacts.
Amplifying the voices of leaders with a disability

Nov 27, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

The WaterAble Leadership Program equips people with disability in the water sector with tools and networks to lead confidently. Here, one participant shares how the program inspired fresh perspectives on authentic inclusion to drive meaningful change. This year’s International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December is all about amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Inspiring future leaders: Water Ambassadors engage school students

Nov 21, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

Inspiring future water professionals is vital for sector resilience. Through school visits, Water Ambassadors connect students with real-world insights, opening pathways into water careers and fostering early interest in roles across the water community. AWA play an important role in improving water literacy and raising awareness of careers working with water. With the intention of sharing experience and knowledge, Water Ambassadors are encouraged to organise school visits all year round.
Sustainable sanitation for Cambodia’s floating villages

Nov 13, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

In Cambodia's floating villages along the Mekong, innovative sanitation solutions are essential. With no piped wastewater systems available, one toilet project is helping safeguard health while preserving traditional ways of life. Celebrated on 19 November every year, World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and reach the 3.5 billion people still living without safely managed sanitation.
Utility trials recycled materials for sustainable infrastructure

Nov 7, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

Recycled materials are taking centre stage in a trial transforming trench backfilling with recycled glass, plastic, rubber and crushed concrete, with the innovation set to reduce landfill waste, slash emissions and leverage circular economy models. Greater Western Water (GWW) is taking part in an innovative pilot to see if a mix of recycled materials can be used successfully in place of crushed rock to backfill trenches on busy roads.
From routine to radical: water planning in the era of mega-drought

Nov 7, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

How should drought management adapt for unprecedented mega-droughts? What plans are needed beyond routine restrictions? How can decision-makers be convinced to act proactively despite low perceived risks? These were some of the questions posed at the recent AWA Water Efficiency Specialist Network Member Circle.
Award-winning irrigation scheme tackles water security in SEQ

Nov 1, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

A pioneering irrigation project is transforming water security for South East Queensland farmers, delivering Class A recycled water for fruit crops while protecting local ecosystems. Unitywater took out the sustainability honour at the Queensland Project Management Achievement Awards for its first-of-a-kind Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, an innovative initiative providing local farmers with climate-independent water supply.
How YWPs are leading digital transformation in water

Oct 24, 2024 | awa.asn.au | Cecilia Harris

Equipped with digital mindsets and fresh perspectives, Young Water Professionals (YWPs) are leading the charge in transforming Australia’s water sector with data-driven solutions, driving smarter, more sustainable outcomes across the water community.