International Work Session on Water Statistics

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Session 1: The need for water statistics: information for water policies

1 The Data Needs of UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook (GEO 4)

(R. Robarts, GEMS/Water)

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1 The Indicators for the Second World Water Development Report

(T. Jimbow, UNESCO)

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1 Information needed to support national sustainable water policies

(J-M. Chéné, UN DSD)

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1 Water Information System for Europe and the EU

(A. Gendebien, WRc)

» Abstract (.pdf, 80KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 100KB)/ » Presentation

1 Monitoring and Reporting in the EU's Water Initiative

(U. Triulzi, IPALMO)

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Session 2a: Water statistics collected by international organizations

2a The UNSD/UNEP & OECD/EUROSTAT Questionnaires

(U. Wieland, UNSD)

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2a Links between water accounting tables and UNSD/UNEP and OECD/Eurostat questionnaires - Towards the harmonization of water statistics and accounting

(A. Alfieri, UNSD)

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2a AQUASTAT – Getting to grips with water information for agriculture

(K. Frenken, FAO)

» Abstract (.pdf, 6.5KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 391KB) / » Presentation (22MB)

2a GEMS/Water Questionnaire

(R. Robarts, GEMS/Water)

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2a Status and Needs of Water Statistics in the ESCWA region

(W. AboulHosn, ESCWA)

» Abstract (.pdf, 65KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 444KB) / » Presentation (.pdf, 1.4MB) (10MB)

2a An integrated approach for Water Statistics

(G. D'Amore, ICstat)

» Abstract (.pdf, 9.2KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 218KB) / » Presentation

Session 2b: Water accounting: challenges and opportunities

2b Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting and

Water Resource Accounting

(A. Alfieri, UNSD)

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2b Institutional Arrangements and the Water Data Centre - Case study of the Republic of Moldova

(J. Tafi, Moldova)

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2b  Challenges and Opportunities for the Development of an Integrated System of Environmental and Economic Accounts, Starting with Water Accounts

(O. LUCIANO LÓPEZ, Domenican Republic)

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Session 3a: Information on water resources

3a Key water resources statistics in AQUASTAT – FAO’s Global Information System on Water and Agriculture

(K. Frenken, FAO)

» Abstract (.pdf, 6.4KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 440KB) / » Presentation (11MB)

3a Water Resources Data for Nile Basin

(R.J. Mngodo, Ministry of Water and Livestock Development, Tanzania)

» Abstract (.pdf, 66KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 576KB) / » Presentation

3a Water Resources Information in Yemen

(Q.Y.A.M. Al-Abashi, National Water Resources Authority, Yemen)

» Abstract (.pdf, 79KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 276KB) / » Presentation

3a The Water Data Centre and case study on water accounts in the Republic of  Moldova

(J. Tafi, Water Data Center, Moldova)

» Abstract (.pdf, 8.3KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 371KB) / » Presentation (15MB)

3a Water Statistics in the Mekong River Basin

(U. Hedlund, Mekong River Commission)

» Abstract (.pdf, 6.1KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 1.1MB) / » Presentation

Session 3b: Information on waste water generation and treatment

3b Wastewater generation & treatment: the questionnaires and water accounting tables

(M. Nagy, Umweltbundesamt, Austria)

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3b Reliable Statistics on wastewater

(B. Fribourg-Blanc, International Water Office, France)

» Abstract (.pdf, 58KB) /» Presentation

3b Water Statistics in Chile: Essential topics, problems and solutions

(D. Rojas, INE, Chile)

» Abstract (.pdf, 65KB)/ » Paper (.pdf, 293KB) /» Presentation

3b Industrial waste water generation and treatment – data collection and gaps to questionnaire requirements (Slovenia)

(D. Sabic, Statistical Office, Slovenia)

» Abstract (.pdf, 5.9KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 171KB) / » Presentation

3b Information on Wastewater Generation and Treatment in Germany

(B. Hein, Statistisches Bundesamt, Germany)

» Abstract (.pdf, 82KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 170KB) / » Presentation

3b Status of Wastewater Generation and Treatment in India

(R.M. Bhardwaj, Central Pollution Control Board, India)

» Abstract (.pdf, 70KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 538KB) / » Presentation

Session 4a: Information on water supply and use

4a General Presentation of the Information Required by the Questionnaires

(UNSD)

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4a Collecting, Processing and Presenting Water Statistics in the Republic of Belarus

(Z. Vasilevskaya, Ministry of Statistics&Analysis, Belarus)

» Abstract (.pdf, 6.1KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 163KB) / » Presentation

4a Water supply and water use statistics in Jordan

(K. Raddad, Dept. of Statistics, Jordan)

» Paper (.pdf, 468KB) / » Presentation

4a Water Statistics in Brazil: An Overview

(J. Clevelario Junior, IBGE, Brazil)

» Paper (.pdf, 186KB) / » Presentation

Session 4b: Information on emissions of pollutants to water

4b Overview of emissions to water existing data collections

(D. Preux, Office International de l'Eau, France)

» Abstract (.pdf, 59KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 339KB) / » Presentation

4b Testing a Methodology to estimate wastewater generation and water pollution loads from the industry sector

(E. Grüner, Statistical Office, Estonia)

» Abstract (.pdf, 8.0KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 790KB) / » Presentation

4b NAMWA: A new integrated river basin information system

(S. Schenau, CBS, Netherlands)

» Paper (.pdf, 589KB) / » Presentation

Session 5a: Information on water quality

5a Towards Harmonisation of the Water Reporting Process

(R. Vannevel, Belgium)

» Paper (.pdf, 295KB) / » Presentation

5a Water Quality Monitoring in India - Achievements and Constraints

(R.M. Bhardwaj, Central Pollution Control Board, India)

» Abstract (.pdf, 95KB) / » Presentation

5a Water Quality Indicators for the La Plata River Basin

(O.E. Natale, CTUA-INA, Argentina)

» Abstract (.pdf, 83KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 284KB) / » Presentation (27MB)

5a Overview of the Situation and Challenges for Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting in South Africa

(W. Nomquphu, Dept. of Water Affairs&Forestry, South Africa)

» Abstract (.pdf, 8.1KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 223KB) / » Presentation

5a Quality of groundwater

(A. Scheidleder, Umweltbundesamt, Austria)

» Abstract (.pdf, 73KB) / » Presentation

5a A National Water Quality Indicator for Canada - A Demonstration of Reporting on Competitiveness and Environmental Sustainability

(R. Kent, Environment Canada)

» Abstract (.pdf, 11.8KB) / » Presentation

Session 5b: Information needed for water pricing & expenditure on water

5b The Environemental Protection Expenditure Questionnaire

(J. Hanauer, Eurostat)

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5b The Austrian Experience in collecting data on Expenditure on Water

(E. Milota, Statistik Austria)

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5b Water prices and households’ available income

(A. Courtecuisse, Agence de l’Eau Artois-Picardie)

» Abstract (.pdf, 79KB) / » Paper (.pdf, 363KB) / » Presentation

The Organisation of Water Statistics in Croatia

(V. Koletic, Central Bureau of Statistics, Croatia) 

» Abstract (.pdf, 67KB)

GIS as a tool for water management

GIS in water management - Regional, national and international level - examples from Austria

(G. Vincze, Umweltbundesamt, Austria)

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Use of Integrated Datasets and GIS for Flood Mapping - An introduction

(U. Hedlund, Mekong River Commission)

» Presentation (45MB)