SWP Newsletter | September 2017

View this email in your browser

SWP LAUNCHES TOOLKIT #1

Achieving and maintaining water security is a fundamental development challenge. This toolkit, the first in a series of six, aims to inform stakeholders on water issues, and outlines SWP’s revolutionary Water Security Improvement process.

MAKING A SPLASH IN STOCKHOLM

At this year's World Water Week, SWP brought a unique perspective on the interconnected nature of water issues.

SWP BLOG FEATURED ON CLIMATELINKS

Read SWP Director Eric Viala's blog "What is Water Security" to learn more about SWP's approach.

SAVE THE DATE

In conjunction with Winrock International and the Wilson Center, SWP will present the "Sustainable Water, Resilient Communities" series exploring the roles of different actors in addressing water risk in some of the most vulnerable parts of the world. The first part in this series, "The Challenge of Too Little Water," will take place Tuesday, September 26, at Washington D.C.'s Wilson Center at 9:00 a.m. Visit our site for more information, or register for the event here.

WATER NEWS

News Deeply | The Big Payoff from Restoring Coastal Wetlands When Hurricanes Strike
How restoring coastal reefs, wetlands and mangroves can prevent flooding and save hundreds of millions of dollars.

New Security Beat | Climate Variability, Water, and Security in El Salvador
El Salvador's former minister of environment reports on water issues facing his country.

The Guardian | Plastic fibers found in tap water around the world, study reveals
In the U.S., 94 percent of water samples were found to be contaminated with microplastics.

WHAT WE'RE READING

CDP | Who's Tackling Urban Water Challenges?
How cities and companies are collaborating on water governance.

World Bank Group | The Rising Tide: A New Look at Water and Gender
Water security means that everyone -- regardless of gender -- has access to water.