The UK Water Partnership

We have some very exciting news ! The UK Water Partnership (UKWP) has joined the UK Government’s Circular Economy Taskforce! We’re helping to shape the strategy for a circular economy in England, focusing on: - Economic growth - Green jobs - Resource efficiency - Net zero emissions If you're interested in reading more, make sure to check out the following website: https://lnkd.in/dUV4Pa8C We are also excited to share that our white paper on circular economy is featured on the New Civil Engineer on why a circular economy in the water sector is critical for the environment and consumers. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eDpd_-HE What's Next ? Phase Two is gearing up to dive deeper into delivering Circular Economy solutions and shaping policy and regulation, using examples such as enhanced wastewater systems, managing biosolids and bioresources, addressing chemicals use in water management, and implementing localised circular economy solutions. This new phase with be co-led by the University of Bath, Veolia, and our new member AtkinsRéalis. Upcoming Event: Join us on February 27th for Unlocking a Circular Water Economy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNHcJmSb  Together, let’s drive a sustainable future! 🌱 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #GreenJobs #NetZero #UKWaterPartnership   Hans Jensen Chris Newsome OBE Tom Flood CBE Camilla Foster Simon Spooner Richard Lancaster Tom Arnot

Exciting times for AI and data in the water industry! We're thrilled to see Aiimi—a member of the UK Water Partnership and the lead of our Data and AI Workstream—delivering the keynote speech at the upcoming Wet Networks event. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to explore how AI-driven insights and data innovation are shaping the future of water management, sustainability, and efficiency in the UK. 📅 Join us at the event to gain valuable perspectives, practical knowledge, and a glimpse into the future of AI in water. Date: 7 November 2024 Time: 17:00 (GMT) Location: Arup, 80 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QS (or Virtual) Register in person: https://lnkd.in/esNcfv38 Register online: https://lnkd.in/eCme4qeg #UKWaterPartnership #DataAndAI #Aiimi #WaterIndustry #Sustainability #Innovation Martin Shouler Michael Hull Susana Ochoa Rodríguez Bretton Davis Johnny Alexander Gunneng Paul Horton George Hancock Katie Alcott MBE InfoTiles Digital Water OctaiPipe Arup Frank Water RainPlusPlus Ltd Aiimi The water sector innovation showcase, Wet Networks, is curated by Arup and WRc Group and supported by British Water, Water Industry Forum, Future Water and Spring.

After months of hard work and collaboration, we’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new white paper, created alongside the experts at WSP! This white paper wraps up Phase One of the UK Water Partnership’s strategic Circular Economy workstream—and it’s just the beginning. 🔍 What’s Next? Phase Two will dive even deeper, addressing critical areas in water sustainability, including wastewater systems, biosolids and bioresources, chemicals in water management, and localised circular economy solutions. Our goal? To deliver real-world case studies, pilot trials, and innovative approaches that show what a sustainable future in water can look like. 🤝 We’re also working closely with the Government to drive policy and regulatory changes that unlock the full potential of circular economy strategies across the water sector. Tom Arnot, Co-lead of the UKWP Circular Water programme at The UK Water Partnership, said: “ We look forward to working with John Abraham and colleagues at Veolia, as well as other partners in consultancies, water supply chain, academia, and in policy and regulation, to drive the Circular Economy in Water forward.” Join us on this journey toward a transformative future in water management! 🌍 Check out the full press release on our website here : https://lnkd.in/eAhXafgy David Tompkins Tom Flood CBE Hans Jensen Chris Newsome OBE

We depend on water. We can’t live without it and it’s essential to the healthy functioning of ecosystems. Its careful stewardship is required through sustainable practices, innovative solutions together with collaborative efforts to ensure the needs of all users and the environment are met. Come hear new thinking and solutions for Managing Water for the Environment at the next Wet Networks on 6 June 2024 in London and virtually. Wet Networks: Managing Water for the Environment Date: Thursday, 6th June 2024 from 1700 Location: Arup, 8 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BJ Register here for in-person attendance: https://bit.ly/44HjE9Y Register here for online attendance: //bit.ly/4al14pw Speakers: Keynote: Guy Thompson of Wessex Water Bethan Adams of Watermarq Corina Shika Kwami, PhD of Purpose James Hygate of Firefly Green Fuels Karen Binns and Sean Mills of Rory’s Well Chaired by Dr Leo Carswell of WRc Wet Networks is brought to you by WRc Group and Arup, supported by The UK Water Partnership, Spring, CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), Future Water, British Water, Water Industry Forum, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) Felix Hughes, Elsa Germain, Kirsten Smith, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Maia Diffey, Olivia Daly, Eoghan Kilroy #WetNetworks #Innovation #ClimateResilience

🌊 Exciting News! 🌍 Check out this special message from our Director Tom Flood CBE at the UK Water Partnership! 💧 Discover how we’re tackling water challenges and how we help bring the private and public sector together through this partnership. Let's build a sustainable water future together! 📹 Watch now #UKWaterPartnership #WaterInnovation #Sustainability

Another successful stride forward for the UK Water Partnership! 🌊   We're thrilled to share that our recent Leadership Council and Delivery Group meetings held this Tuesday, May 14th, were incredibly productive and promising.   The agenda was packed with stimulating discussions, ranging from unveiling and discussing our new business plan, a strategic roadmap guiding us through the challenges and opportunities of the upcoming year 24/25, to insightful deliberations led by our dedicated workstream leaders on how we can collectively achieve our pivotal objectives as a partnership!   If you're curious about our aspirations and the transformative journey ahead, delve into our comprehensive business plan attached and explore our online presence via our website: https://lnkd.in/eu9gcnSA.   At the UK Water Partnership, we're not just aiming for change, we're actively driving it! 💧 #UKWaterPartnership #SustainableFuture #WaterSectorInnovation 🌍 Sarah Hendry CBE, Hans Jensen, Tom Flood CBE, Chris Newsome CBE Eve Oakley, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Martin Shouler, Maia Diffey, Elsa Germain

🌊 Introducing the UK Water Partnership’s Business Plan for 2024/25 🌊 The 2024/25 Business Plan focuses on integrating the commitments and collaborative initiatives from the UK Water Industry Summit into its objectives. This strategic approach aims to realise the vision of a collaborative ecosystem amongst the major organisations in the water sector, as envisioned by the UK Water Industry Summit. Thus, serving as a catalyst for progress in the water sector. As we embark on the next phase of our journey, we are thrilled to share our strategic vision and operational approach. Our Business Plan outlines the UKWP’s strategy, goals, and workstreams, all aimed at ensuring a sustainable water future. 📈 Strategic Focus: Our mission remains steadfast — to champion innovation and collaboration across the water sector. We’re committed to driving positive change across the water sector and beyond. 🤝 Our Approach: We will continue to bring together diverse water industry and related organisations in a single coherent alliance, promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and coordination across both the public and private sector. 🌊 Impactful Initiatives: Our initiatives support research excellence and promote collaborative innovation through the developing and giving a platform to thought leadership. Join us in this exciting endeavour! Together, we’ll create a resilient, water-secure future. Learn more about our initiatives and download the full Business Plan here: https://lnkd.in/eS9cPT6r. #WaterFirst #UKWaterPartnership #SustainableWater Sarah Hendry CBE, Dr Hans Jensen, Chris Newsome OBE, Tom Flood CBE,   Martin Shouler, Maia Diffey, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Eve Oakley 

🌊 Introducing the UK Water Partnership’s Business Plan for 2024/25 🌊 The 2024/25 Business Plan focuses on integrating the commitments and collaborative initiatives from the UK Water Industry Summit into its objectives. This strategic approach aims to realise the vision of a collaborative ecosystem amongst the major organisations in the water sector, as envisioned by the UK Water Industry Summit. Thus, serving as a catalyst for progress in the water sector. As we embark on the next phase of our journey, we are thrilled to share our strategic vision and operational approach. Our Business Plan outlines the UKWP’s strategy, goals, and workstreams, all aimed at ensuring a sustainable water future. 📈 Strategic Focus: Our mission remains steadfast — to champion innovation and collaboration across the water sector. We’re committed to driving positive change across the water sector and beyond. 🤝 Our Approach: We will continue to bring together diverse water industry and related organisations in a single coherent alliance, promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and coordination across both the public and private sector. 🌊 Impactful Initiatives: Our initiatives support research excellence and promote collaborative innovation through the developing and giving a platform to thought leadership. Join us in this exciting endeavour! Together, we’ll create a resilient, water-secure future. Learn more about our initiatives and download the full Business Plan here: https://lnkd.in/eS9cPT6r. #WaterFirst #UKWaterPartnership #SustainableWater Sarah Hendry CBE, Dr Hans Jensen, Chris Newsome OBE, Tom Flood CBE,   Martin Shouler, Maia Diffey, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Eve Oakley 

On behalf of the UK Water Partnership, I'm leading on an exploration of the likely place needs and opportunities which will arise from the development of a net zero, climate resilient water system in the UK. We are beginning with a short survey aimed the water sector. If you work in the sector, please have a look at the survey and give us your views (and share the link with others). I'm particularly keen to hear from Scotland as we will be doing some of the early work on outreach to other interests in Scotland before moving to a UK perspective. https://lnkd.in/eeMtZbgk Scottish Water Hydro Nation Chair Research & Innovation Programme Simon Parsons Elise Cartmell Gordon Reid Dawn Lochhead Tamsyn Kennedy CEnv SEA Grant Vanson George P. Kieran Downey Susan Lee CBiol MRSB Sarah Gillman Jared Stewart Lee Haywood

Our Annual Newsletter is out ! 📰✨ Explore the great collective achievements of the The UK Water Partnership and its members in 2023. Reflect on a fantastic year and gear up for an even more successful 2024!   Our latest issue dives into the key insights from the UK Water Industry Summit in November which brought together key partners to discuss how to better collaborate on the challenges that the industry is facing. There is also a thought piece and preview of an upcoming White Paper on Data and AI in the water sector from Aiimi, as well as updates on each of our workstreams and a positive reflection from Chair Sarah Hendry CBE. To dive into our noteworthy events of 2023, check it out here ! #UKWaterPartnership #AnnualNewsletter #2023Highlights  Sarah Hendry CBE Hans Jensen, Chris Newsome, Tom Flood CBE, Dr Mark Fletcher FREng, Lila Thompson MIEx (Grad),Paul Horton, Steve Kaye, Carly Jane Perry, Professor Anthony Conway, Anita Payne, Martin Shouler,Maia Diffey, Francisco Fuenzalida Concha, Eve Oakley   The UK Water Partnership British Water, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), Future Water Association, Water Industry Forum , Spring