Project
the International Water Research Center
the International Water Research Center
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The mission of the Nireas International Water Research Center is two-fold: the development of cutting-edge water technologies, and the dissemination of water related technologies to the public, accessible to citizens and practitioners alike.
The mission of the Nireas International Water Research Center (Nireas-IWRC) is to:
- develop technologies for sustainable water use, treatment and reuse,
- introduce ground-breaking testbed platforms for improving water quality and quantity,
- positively impact Cyprus’s water-scarcity problem through scientific and socioeconomic research on water production, purification and efficient distribution,
- provide research facilities for the international scientific community in support of water-related technology development,
- help shape society’s attitude towards water preservation and sustainable management, and develop a community outreach program with the primary goal of affecting public attitude towards water use,
- attract world-renowned researchers to NIREAS-IWRC for conducting cutting-edge water-related research,
- help bridge the gap between academia, research and industry through joint research efforts with SMEs and independent researchers,
- serve as an institute/dissemination point for scientific development of sustainable water technologies and practices,
- develop socioeconomic instruments to enhance societal responses to sustainable water management and quality protection, enhance dissemination and education activities related to water issues. |
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