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Climate change top perceived likely risk to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012  |  NEWS
... other perceived risks, both environmental and social - the report notes that environmental risks are connected to water security and food security. "The rain appears to have doused the sense of urgency around securing fresh water supplies, at least temporarily ...

Farrell names appointments to National Water Commission

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2012  |  NEWS
... re-appointed three commissioners. Don Farrell Maywald is a former South Australian Nationals MP and minister for water security and the River Murray. She will serve for three years. "Karlene Maywald was South Australia's minister for water security and ...

Investor Profile: Omega Global Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUN 2012  |  NEWS
... like biodiversity, land use, climate change and vulnerability to climate change, air pollution, energy security, water security, waste management, to name a few issues. On the social side, there are things like education levels, the GINI coefficient ...

Disclosing sustainability risks, engaging stakeholders vital to corporate interests

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2011  |  NEWS
... consultants. However AWAS is a voluntary measure and is most likely used by water authorities rather than by corporates. "Water security could be a key issue for a number of issues," Adams said. "I wonder how many have identified that as a key risk. ...
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