When it comes to future-proofing water systems in the face of climate extremes, few countries have had to contend with that reality more than Australia. So it’s only fitting that the final stop on the Future Water Leaders Tour brings us here - a land where drought, innovation, and resilience go hand in hand.From industrial collaboration on reuse to bringing wetlands back to life, Australia was full of surprises.Tallulah speaks to Jayne, Gerrit and Gabbie as they reflect on the final leg of the tour. Expect talk of water in the community, drawing on the knowledge of Traditional Owners and platypi/platypuses.The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.
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Future Water Leaders Tour - Singapore
When you work in the water sector, one country comes up more than any other when it comes to delivering a successful vision for water, so an infrastructure tour of Asia could not fail to include a visit to Singapore. Pioneers in everything from reuse to international cooperation, the city-state's utility, PUB Singapore, are well versed in hosting curious visitors like our group of young leaders. In this episode, Tallulah gets Sasha and Margarida’s thoughts on this much anticipated one-day stop of the tour. Find out about a world-famous reuse scheme, dual-function desalination plants and excellence in everything Singapore does. The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.Pioneers in everything from reuse to international cooperation, the city-state's utility, PUB Singapore, are well versed in hosting groups of curious delegates and were more than happy to do the same for our group of young leaders.In this episode Tallulah talks to Sasha and Margarida about their thoughts on this one-day stop on the tour. Expect talk of a world-famous reuse scheme, dual-function desal plants and excellency in everything Singapore does.The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.
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Future Water Leaders Tour - China
Our next stop on the Future Water Leaders Tour was a visit to Shenzhen Water and Environment Group, just across the border from Hong Kong.Tallulah speaks to two other rising stars - Divya from Anglian Water in the UK and Carlos from Canal de Isabel II in Spain - about what they learned from arguably the world's most technologically advanced water utility. Hint - it's a lot!Expect robo dogs, sewage that doesn't smell, a rowing race and next level hospitality. This really was a day to remember!The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.
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Future Water Leaders Tour - Hong Kong
We're back! And with something extra special. In February of this year we took 11 rising stars from water utilities in the Global Water Leaders Group to visit colleagues in East Asia and Australia and discover what they were doing to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.In this miniseries, recorded at the Global Water Summit 2025, Tallulah interviews those rising stars about their experiences and the innovations that excited them the most.We kick off in Hong Kong, where Water Supplies Department and Drainage Services Department showed us some of the innovations they're most proud of. Expect discussion of how innovative doesn't have to mean complicated, how to employ fish and why Hong Kong's toilet water is salty.The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.Unfiltered access to water's leading voices.
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Global Water Tariff Survey - Determining the value of water
BONUS EPISODE
Just in time for Christmas, we're bringing you a special episode on GWI's 2024 Global Water Tariff Survey, a comprehensive look at how much utilities charge their customers around the world.
Tallulah starts by talking to Carlos Cosín, CEO of Almar Water Solutions (this year's Tariff Survey partners), about why the survey suggests that water is still critically undervalued around the world.
Next, Tallulah goes to Las Vegas and Ottawa to speak to utilities about the tariff tools they use to address critical water challenges in their areas.
If you thought this might be a bit dry, think again! Expect astonishing numbers, drones and trying to get a member of the Sultan of Brunei's family to turn off his sprinklers.
The Water Leaders Pod with Tallulah Lutkin.
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