US-Australian Dialogue on the Water-Energy Nexus

US-Australian Dialogue on the Water-Energy Nexus

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The aim of the Energy-Water Nexus Dialogue is to explore the link between energy consumption and water use. Australia, the driest inhabited continent on earth, and California have large populations located significant distances from natural water sources. Moving this water from the source to the people requires vast amounts of energy. The dialogue will explore ways Australia and the US can work together to understand and reduce the energy footprint associated with water consumption while meeting the ever growing need for this precious resource. Better ways of managing the nexus will also be explored during the dialogue, with sessions focussed on turning information into action, the significance of the nexus for cities of the future, and opportunities for better decision making in both business and government.

G'DAY USA is an annual program of events designed to showcase Australian business, tourism and policycapabilities in the USA - Australia's key ally and largest trading and investment partner.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) role is to advance Australia's national interest. This involves working to strengthen Australia's security and enhance Australia's prosperity. To achieve this,DFAT provides foreign and trade policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT works with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.DFAT is also the lead agency managing Australia's international presence, managing a network of 89 overseasposts in five continents with over 3600 staff.

Since opening our doors in 2008, the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney has taken significant strides towards increasing the understanding of the United States in Australia. Through our one-of-a-kind educational programs and cutting-edge think tank research, the Centre is leading the way in the study of the US outside America and building bridges between the two countries.

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