(Abu Dhabi) – The International Water Summit 2013 has concluded with Masdar declaring the launch of a pilot programme to test and develop advanced energy-efficient seawater desalination technologies suitable to be powered by renewable energy sources. Coinciding with the World Future Energy Summit held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 15-17 January 2013 in Abu Dhabi, the International Water Summit was hosted by Masdar.
The International Water Summit, is a unique new global platform for promoting water sustainability in arid regions. As a natural extension of the UAE’s commitment to sustainability, the first International Water Summit brought together the policymakers, scientists and business leaders to tackle the urgent water and wastewater challenges facing arid regions.
