Pacific Institute Mobilizes Global Water Crisis Action at COP28 | |
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The Pacific Institute joined business leaders, public servants, change makers, and civil society representatives from all over the world at COP28.
At the conference, the Water Resilience Coalition (a CEO-led initiative in partnership with the Pacific Institute and UN Global Compact) and European Space Agency announced seven pilot projects to advance digital monitoring in 100 of the world's most water-stressed basins.
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The Pacific Institute's commitment to global water resilience was further emphasized in a press release by the UAE COP28 Presidency, Tajikistan, and the Netherlands, outlining significant water and climate-related outcomes. The press release acknowledges the pivotal role of the private sector in building water resilience across 100 basins by 2030, as demonstrated by the Water Resilience Coalition, UN Global Compact Forward Faster Water Resilience target, and the Business Leaders' Call for Water Action.
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Pacific Institute's New Issue Brief on Climate Change and Flooding in Central Appalachia
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Last month the Pacific Institute released an important issue brief on Climate Change and Flooding in Central Appalachia, highlighting the escalating challenges facing this region.
This detailed brief offers an analysis of the complex interplay between climate change and its impact on rural water systems, emphasizing the need for timely and strategic actions.
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Pacific Institute in Partnership with the Water Research Foundation Releases a New Report on Agricultural Water Reuse | |
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As the United States confronts critical challenges in water management due to climate change, evolving water demands, and aging infrastructure, agricultural water reuse presents itself as a key solution for enhancing resilience of both water and agricultural systems.
This report led by the Pacific Institute in partnership with The Water Research Foundation, offers a comprehensive analysis of agricultural water reuse in the United States.
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Water Resilience Coalition Set to Launch Mississippi River Water Action Collaborative | |
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The Mississippi River Basin (MRB) hosts numerous water projects, initiatives, commitments, and investments. By leveraging existing resources and stakeholder expertise, there is substantial potential to catalyze and scale opportunities through collective action. Recently, the Water Resilience Coalition, in partnership with 3M, brought together community, government, NGO, and corporate stakeholders to create the blueprint for a Water Action Collaborative that can play the role of accelerating progress in the MRB. Keep an eye out for updates on this new initiative.
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New Blog Highlights Pacific Institute President's 30th Year in Water | |
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A new Q&A blog authored by Pacific Institute Director of Communications and Outreach Dr. Amanda Bielawski and President Jason Morrison features Reflections on Three Decades of Working With Water.
Celebrating Morrison’s 30th year of working in water, the blog highlights how far water resilience has come and how critical the next few years will be.
Bielawski and Morrison state, “Advancing water resilience is key to solving a wide range of challenges related to poverty, food security, gender equity, climate, nature, and more.”
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New blog Highlights Pathways and Barriers to Corporate Water Stewardship in the Colorado River Basin | |
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In a new blog authored by Pacific Institute Senior Researchers Dr. Christine Curtis, Cora Snyder, and Michael Cohen, we explore the findings of the recently launched Pacific Institute report, Pathways and Barriers to Corporate Water Stewardship in the Colorado River Basin. This report is grounded in extensive research, including interviews with both corporate and non-corporate stakeholders.
The blog provides a summary of the report's findings and recommendations, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the water challenges facing the Colorado River Basin.
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Time is Running Out to Make an End of Year Contribution to the Pacific Institute | |
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As 2023 comes to a close, we’re still working hard to solve the world’s water crises, as this work simply can’t wait. Around the globe, approximately 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and around 4.2 billion people lack safely managed sanitation. It will take all of us, working together, to change this reality.
Recognizing the urgent need to increase action, members of our Board of Directors are matching up to $100,000 in donations made by December 31st to accelerate our water resilience strategies.
We are calling on our community to help surge our impact in this next critical season of growth. Imagine the transformative impact on water we can have together.
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Recap: Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Conference | |
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Pacific Institute Senior Researchers Michael Cohen and Cora Snyder attended the Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Cohen presented in the session Constructing Strong Foundations: A Basin Sectors Panel Discussion.
This year’s conference featured informative speakers, panel discussions, and other meetings of interest to Colorado River water users. The conference is a significant meeting for key decision-makers from Colorado River Basin states.
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The world's most influential media outlets frequently turn to the Pacific Institute to provide expert, science-based insights on water challenges and solutions. Here are just a few of the media highlights from the past month. | |
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