en.Wedoany.com Reported - The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and the University of Pennsylvania Water Center (Penn Water Center) have signed a one-year desalination cooperation agreement. Effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the agreement was signed by IDRA Secretary General Shannon McCarthy and Penn Water Center Executive Director Howard Neukrug.

The collaboration will focus on joint projects in the desalination field, encompassing research, student and early-career professional engagement, industry conferences, and reciprocal representation at each organization's flagship events, including the 2026 IDRA World Congress in Riyadh. Specific initiatives will be developed and announced by the two organizations over the coming year.

IDRA Secretary General Shannon McCarthy stated, "This partnership connects two communities, translates cutting-edge research into real-world applications, opens doors for the next generation of water leaders, and strengthens the policy and workforce foundations needed during this current growth phase of the industry."

Penn Water Center Executive Director Howard Neukrug remarked, "The global water sector is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, and water security challenges transcend borders. Partnering with IDRA provides our researchers, students, and corporate roundtable members direct access to the global desalination and reuse community, while also allowing IDRA members to connect with the research and leadership initiatives we lead at Penn."

The Penn Water Center serves as a hub for applied water research, policy engagement, and leadership development in the United States, focusing on utility transformation, equity, and the future of the water workforce. IDRA represents the global desalination and water reuse industry, with members spanning over 60 countries. Both organizations will review the desalination cooperation at the end of the one-year term, with the opportunity to strengthen and deepen their partnership.

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