by peter@uwcs.com.au | Jun 23, 2014 | Blog
The politics of introducing innovation in multiple level governance systems A good idea with clear benefits, potential to mitigate impacts of an external crisis (for example: drought and uncertainty about security of water supplies) and a meeting with the Minister or...
by peter@uwcs.com.au | Jun 1, 2014 | Blog
The water industry is presented with a new era of opportunities that are created by Big Data Analysis of spatial and remotely sensed or obtained information. The collage of images of lakes in the Saudi Arabian desert presented in Figure 1 provides a compelling...
by peter@uwcs.com.au | Apr 28, 2014 | Blog
Dr Peter Coombes presents Systems Framework of Big Data Driving Policy Making – Melbourne’s Water Future at OzWater14 on Tuesday 29 April at 13:15 – 15:15. Abstract This paper provides a snapshot of the integrated systems analysis of the Greater...
by peter@uwcs.com.au | Apr 13, 2014 | Blog
I have spent considerable time discussing Systems Frameworks because they “break open” the limitations of more generalised economic analysis. It is my belief that Frameworks for Systems Economics will drive new advances in regulatory efficiency and management...
by peter@uwcs.com.au | Feb 23, 2014 | Featured, Projects
Summary Two significant and related issues confronted the managers of the Hill End water and sewage scheme: the potential for water shortages and the surcharge of untreated sewage to the environment. These concerns are particularly relevant during peak tourist...