The world’s top 5 risks are all water related
For the first time in the history of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, the top five risks in terms of likelihood all relate to water. A connection that worryingly doesn’t seem to have…
Mismanagement threatens water supply more than climate change in South Africa
A serious multi-year drought in parts of South Africa’s Northern and Eastern Cape provinces has seen a number of small towns threatened by total water supply failures and livestock farmers facing financial ruin. In other…
Waves of fake news in transboundary waters
Manipulation and targeted disinformation pose dangerous and growing problems for transboundary water cooperation. SIWI’s Dr Martina Klimes, Advisor on Water and Peace, explores the topic in a new article for the scientific research community Global…
Tackling land based pollution to protect our oceans: Time to join forces!
The freshwater and ocean communities must join forces and also collaborate with the private sector to reduce nutrient and plastic pollution flowing into the sea from land-based sources. This was the key takeaway message from…
Global Water Partnership launch handbook for primary schools with focus on water
A new handbook for environmental education in the field of water management has been developed by Global Water Partnership and partners. The Handbook “Water agent V003 – Environmental education of pupils in the field of water…
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…