MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL Dear Members and Colleagues, I am so pleased to celebrate the third anniversary of IDA Global Connections with this Spring 2021 issue! IDA is proud to publish this quarterly magazine, featuring ever-insightful and innovative work from experts, industry leaders, and researchers – all committed to creating a more sustainable future. In this issue, we are honored to feature an interview with Ms. Marta Verde, CEO of GS Inima, on non-conventional water solutions that combat global water scarcity. GS Inima has made notable strides in the desalination industry, optimizing energy consumption and boasting a deep knowledge of the technical and corporate realities of the water sector. Ms. Verde has been working in the industry since 1996, and we are pleased to share her expertise and knowledge with you. 4
The articles in this issue are an exceptional resource for readers of Connections, bringing leaders' perspectives throughout the water sector to your fingertips. H.E. Eng. Abdullah Bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem, the Governor of SWCC, writes on SWCC's vision for the future with a passionate commitment to desalination innovation; Mr. Jeff Mosher, General Manager of SAWPA, writes on SAWPA" s inland empire brine line, a fascinating and unique salinity management resource; Ms. Nicole Richards, the CEO of Allonnia, writes on how "waste is a failure of imagination," showcasing how Allonnia's inspiring mantra draws inspiration from nature's potential to save the planet; Ms. Lydia Whyatt, Managing Director of Resonance Asset Management, writes on the financial realities of water reuse, laying out the challenges of commercial structures and how these can be overcome; Dr. Chris Fellows and Eng. Fredrich Alt presents the
