Copy
View this email in your browser

THE CHALLENGE OF TOO LITTLE WATER

In the first event of a four-part series, a panel of experts from SEI, IUCN, Tetra Tech and Mars Inc. discusses issues of water scarcity at Washington, D.C.'s Wilson Center. 


WATER-DRIVEN CONFLICT & MIGRATION

A new commentary from WRI's Charles Iceland discusses the global community's response to water insecurity. 


WHY URBAN AREAS NEED WASH

Water security is a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene issue for cities, too. John Feighery of mWater explains.

WATER & ECOSYSTEMS: ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS

Environmental flows, or "E-flows," are the foundation of water security. John Parker of SWP partner Tetra Tech tells us why. 

 

SAVE THE DATE

Thanks to all who attended "The Challenge of Too Little Water" at the Wilson Center. The next event in the "Sustainable Water, Resilient Communities" series will take place at the Wilson Center on Tuesday, December 5. Stay tuned for more details. 

Couldn't attend the event? Watch a recording here

WATER NEWS

The Star | Why saving Mara river basin is a matter of life and death
Tanzanian Minister of the Environment January Makamba makes the Mara River a priority.


GreenBiz | Nestle, Coca-Cola top list of companies disclosing water risk
Rankings of water risk management practices in the food sector.

The Independent | Water evaporation could provide vast amounts of renewable energy, find scientists
Researchers at Columbia University estimate that U.S. lakes could generate about 70 percent of the country's total electricity.

WHAT WE'RE READING

Global Water Partnership | Gender equality and inclusion in water resources management 
This Action Piece is an evidence-based call to action to all actors to build more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
 
Blue Peace | A Matter of Survival: Report of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace
Through international cooperation, water can be a driver for peace.
 
Nature | Upstream watershed condition predicts rural children’s health across 35 developing countries
Intriguing research illustrates how tree cover upstream impacts health downstream.
Copyright © 2017 Sustainable Water Partnership, All rights reserved.


Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp