March 26, 2008--Briton wins Stockholm Water Prize for showing link between water issues and politics (U.S. Water News)
A British professor who introduced a concept that describes how vast volumes of water are consumed in food production won the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize. The Stockholm International Water Institute praised Allan for creating the concept of "virtual water," which measures the amount of water embedded in the production of food and industrial products. "Behind that morning cup of coffee, there are 140 liters (37 gallons) of water that was consumed to grow, produce, package, and ship the beans," the organization said in announcing the prize. The citation honored Allan for his "pioneering" work in education and for raising global awareness about how water issues are linked to agricultural production, economics and politics. "The improved understanding of trade and water management issues on local, regional and global scales are of the highest relevance for the successful and sustainable use of water resources," the citation said.
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