MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT tries. As in the Dubai 2019 IDA World Congress, top companies, researchers, academics, and proAfter a difficult 2020, both personally and in fessionals from the desalination and reuse sector terms of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will gather. we are pleased to share this Winter Issue of IDA Global Connections, showcasing new develop- Water scarcity, population growth, and demand ments and exciting new projects. Our biennial IDA for water for industrial use are driving rapid International Water Reuse and Recycling Confe- growth in wastewater reuse. In terms of installed rence in Rome, Italy, will take place in less than capacity, the USA is currently the largest market six months. Firmly focused on promoting water for reuse (31%), followed closely by China (30%). reuse, discussions will address best practices in Europe is not far behind either. In May 2020, the water reuse and recycling. Topics like government EU approved new regulations on water reuse, for policies and regulations, financial challenges, new the first time establishing minimum requirements technologies, industrial water needs, and inno- for its safe use in agriculture and preserving vative research will lead the exchange among bodies of freshwater and groundwater. In 2021, this trend is expected to expand geographically, experts. I encourage you to join us. and in the years to come, we will achieve reuse records on all continents. And towards the end of the year, we look forward to meeting you again at the 2022 IDA World But let's not forget about desalination, which, Congress in Sydney, Australia to discuss technolo- although it is a more mature and widely implegy and innovative solutions that will help increase mented technology, also continues to grow in the water supply for millions of people and indus- different areas experiencing a water shortage. Dear members,
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