MSDI Water
MSDI Water
MSDI Water is driving transdisciplinary research, partnerships and innovation to catalyse water system transformation. It works to improve the sustainability and resilience of water systems and contribute to climate action, planetary health, circular economy, and community empowerment. MSDI Water is the focal hub for water initiatives across MSDI.
MSDI Water and the Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) team are together generating new knowledge on water system transformation, evolving water sensitive products, building industry capabilities, and connecting communities of practice across Australia and internationally.
About us
Our people
Our award-winning team works together as MSDI Water and WSCA, bringing extensive experience in Water Sensitive Cities transformation, Integrated Water Management, SDGs, policy and governance, community empowerment, inclusion and governance, planetary health, social and ecological resilience, gender equality and WASH.
Our focus
The MSDI Water Strategy outlines the vision and focus of MSDI Water in 2021 and beyond. We’re working with key research and industry partners to build a vision and strategic direction that will support ongoing innovation for a sustainable future.
Our approach
We value different ways of knowing and are committed to advancing inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in our work. We do not work alone. Enduring partnerships and collaboration are fundamental to MSDI Water.
Our impact
Supporting water leaders to create a sustainable future
We're working with water sector leaders to transform the water system and improve water management, build healthy and resilient waterways, and foster thriving communities.
Achieving a Net Zero Urban Water Cycle
The Victorian Government has mandated a Net Zero by 2050 commitment from water companies and asked them to pledge interim emission reduction targets by 2025. Our Net Zero Residential Households work is helping to reduce emissions from water use in households.
Water and the SDGs
We’re working with key stakeholders throughout the Australian water sector to embed all 17 of the SDGs in strategic planning, policy and practice to support sustainability in the water sector.