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Foundation for Water Research

Developing science-based solutions to water challenges

A place for water professionals

The Foundation for Water Research (FWR) is an independent community of professionals from across the water sector and related scientific specialisms. The community comes together for deliberative discussion to support the development of interdisciplinary solutions to water challenges. 

The FWR Community provides guidance and strategic thought leadership for the IES’s water activities and collaborates with the wider IES family on issues related to land, air and policy implementation.

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Championing a systems approach

The FWR Community champions a systems approach to ensure that water solutions are holistic and multifunctional. They hold regular events, including case study webinars and discussion events, convening experts from across sectors to discuss topical water-related subjects. They also contribute to policy consultations and have an extensive publications catalogue, covering briefing papers, guides and Reviews of Current Knowledge.

The work of the FWR Community is led by a Committee, informed by three Technical Panels, who provide expert insights on their focus area and deliver an ambitious workplan of activities aligned with FWR goals. The members of the Committee and Technical Panels are a diverse range of water professionals who provide rich perspectives from across consultancy, industry, public bodies, academia and NGOs to feed into discussions and outputs.

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IES News
Tue, 21 October 2025

Foundation for Water Research (FWR) calls for greater transparency on water resources information for the public

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Ethny Childs
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Ethny Childs

Head of Communities & Partnerships
Ethny is responsible for supporting the IES Communities and building relationships with partners and stakeholders in the sector. Ethny is also a Trustee for Charityworks, sits on the SiLC Board and holds positions on the Steering Groups for the Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter, the Equator Programme and the Media Trust's Communicating Climate Programme.

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