Arjen Hoekstra changed the water world
It was with great sadness that SIWI received news of the tragic passing of Arjen Hoekstra. His innovation of the water footprint has forever changed the way we understand the water impact of consumption and
Out now: Stockholm WaterFront no 3, 2019!
A growing number of countries across the world are starting to understand that their futures depend on resilient landscapes. We need forests and wetlands to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, recharge groundwater and reduce the impact
New report on the plight of sanitation workers in the developing world
Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives, and violate their dignity and human rights, according to a report released today. Sanitation workers
Prioritise protection of Atewa Forest – American actor
Oscar award-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, has added his voice to calls for the protection of the Atewa Forest as Ghana prepares to commence the first phase of the Sinohydro deal. The deal will see Ghana’s
Sanitation work: light at the end of the tunnel?
In 2019, the theme of World Toilet Day is “Leaving no one behind” and focuses on marginalized groups. On the occasion of the day, the exhibition Sanitation work: light at the end of the tunnel? has been
Symposium on nonconventional waters for achieving food security
Freshwater scarcity already affects every continent, and it is expected to intensify over time due to an increase in demand from all water users, a rise in population, a mismatch of water resources, and insufficient
Communities in Madagascar launch the world’s largest mangrove carbon conservation project
The Tahiry Honko project is helping to tackle climate breakdown and build community resilience by restoring and protecting mangrove forests. A celebration at the heart of a protected mangrove forest in Madagascar this week marked
WRA Congratulates Parliament of Ghana on the declaration of achieving the SDG Goal Six by 2030
The current national water coverage is hovering around 65 percent and according to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing, Ghana is in a position to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal Six by 2030.