2022年3月22日 · Water operators have long been stewards of an essential resource and water infrastructure is a cornerstone of every prosperous economy. At the same time, today’s water systems are major sources of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: global water utilities emit the same volume of GHGs as the world’s shipping industry.

2023年10月12日 · At present, 4 billion people live in water-scarce areas and one in four cities face water insecurity. Growing populations mean more water is needed to produce food and energy, and to run cities. And water pollution threatens existing resources: an estimated 80% of wastewater is discharged without treatment from industry and municipalities ...

2023年3月22日 · And, in doing so, we created an illusion of control. So that today nobody really thinks about water all that much. But that illusion is breaking, and that's the biggest challenge today. It's breaking and things are changing. The climate is on the move and water is changing with it. And we need to relearn what our relationship with water should be.

2025年1月14日 · Water resources have depleted by an estimated 20% since 1900 – just as the global population has grown. Economies globally are investing heavily to ensure water security now and in the future. These four guiding principles will ensure fair access to water for everyone around the world as we enter a water-stressed age.

2024年6月5日 · Investment in water technology is essential for addressing the climate crisis. By modernizing water infrastructure and adopting smart water solutions, we can build resilient water systems that support economic growth, protect public health, and mitigate climate impacts. Learn more insights in the paper ‘Investing in Water: A Practical Guide.’

2022年5月25日 · The poor health and disruption of water systems has compromised our ability to weather the deadly droughts, heatwaves and floods that have become the norm and are expected to worsen in the future. What bold ideas can be taken forward to the United Nations 2023 Water Conference for a water-resilient economy? This is a livestreamed session.

2015年1月16日 · Water withdrawals in the United States as a whole peaked in 1980 and have trended downward ever since. In Australia, after a devastating drought in the 2000s, cities there have cut water consumption by as much as 40%. Effective water, sanitation and health programmes in developing countries are saving lives and building better futures for families.

2021年3月22日 · Today’s World Water Day revolves around the social, economic and environmental value of water, and the essential role it plays in everyone’s life. From determining where the world’s oldest cities were built and where conflicts break ou t, to ensuring that we can access internet services and stop the spread of COVID-19 today, the ...

2023年1月13日 · Water’s biggest opportunity lies in climate adaptation, increasing the resilience of both our ecosystems and our communities. Increasing the resilience of water systems to provide for communities and strengthening infrastructure in the event of water-related disasters can create a positive feedback loop to ensure long-term development and growth.

The first and most important step to greater water security for all is ensuring industries, corporations and households use no more than needed. A greater focus on water efficiency has the added benefit of reducing demand on public water infrastructure and encouraging reinvestment in maintenance and other projects to increase community resilience.