Initiated in part in response to recommendations by Canadian Water Network to build on its national peer sharing initiative on utility management responses to COVID-19, the Global Water Research Coalition (GWRC) is working with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSSA) to host an international community of practice portal for utility leaders. Relevant and up-to-date research and information regarding the operations of water utilities/services during the COVID-19 pandemic will grouped under the following discussion themes:
- Regulatory considerations, implications and responses
- Continuity of operations and sharing of resources
- Contingency planning for risks to supply chain management — identification, mitigation and adaptation
- Research updates on COVID-19 for water professionals
The GWRC portal will include access to reference material, including a synthesis of the salient points where deemed necessary, for enhanced communication and sharing to regional networks. Moderators will manage the information and discussions.
The linked document provides instructions on how to access the portal.