WEF, Korean Water Organizations Commit To Strengthening Ties For Sustainable Water Management

MOUs signed at WEFTEC® 2014, the meeting place for thousands of water professionals from around the world

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two of Korea’s top water associations, the Korean Water & Wastewater Works Association (KWWA) and the Korean Environment Corporation (KECO). Intended to strengthen ties between the respective organizations, the MOUs were signed by officials in the Global Center at WEFTEC 2014—WEF’s 87th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference.

Specifically, WEF, KWWA and KECO will seek opportunities for knowledge exchange and mutually beneficial support of each other’s publications, activities, initiatives and special projects to assist with a shared goal of protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable development.

“WEF is delighted about this important step to strengthen our connection with Korea through ties with these two distinguished associations,” said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. “As a result of these two new MOUs, we can look forward to more exciting opportunities to support our mutual interest in improved water management and sustainable practices.”

The MOUs were signed at the Global Center, which is hosting 18 trade delegations from around the world to participate in WEFTEC 2014. As the ideal place for networking and international business opportunities, the Global Center features a dozen presentations from high profile national and international experts about globally relevant topics such as resource recovery, energy and water, export success stories, technology trends, and more. Content will focus on the examination of water market trends, challenges and opportunities within the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, the Middle East, and North America.

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Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. WEF members, Member Associations and staff proudly work to achieve our mission to provide bold leadership, champion innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage knowledge to support clean and safe water worldwide. For more information, visit www.wef.org.

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