Adaptation should secure communities, not property
Against extreme shocks, communities within cities can remain, rebuild or relocate. David Zetland argues that the best solution is to convert human endeavour into...
How should water professionals invest in resilience?
Nick Michell spoke to leading water experts about how water professionals should prioritise investments to become more resilient
"If resilience is the capacity of a...
The power of social contracts in strengthening institutions
By Declan Hearne*
As the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG6) gives us 15 years to achieve and maintain universal access to water, it’s easy to...
Water and climate professionals: united by necessity
The official mention of water resources in terms of adaptation in the Outcomes document of the COP22 meeting and the realisation that the implementation...
How the Rainbow Nation dried up
Can South Africa regain its adaptive capacity after suffering its biggest ever drought?
By Tony Turton*
South Africa holds a unique place in the international water...
Why understanding resilience is key to water management
Resilience champion Johan Rockström says we need a mind shift by water professionals if we are to avoid a global disaster
By James Workman
The World...
Resource recovery: the challenge of finding a market for your product
Pressure from worldwide population growth is placing increasing demand on phosphorus supply and production but resources are not limitless and no synthetic substitute exists....
Insurers face the music
Water-related data is transforming the high-stakes metrics of adaptation
By Ilyse Veron*
New York City’s Carnegie Hall attracts the world’s top musicians but last October, an...
Banking on resilience: Arizona dealing with water scarcity
How a US landlocked desert city is strategically storing water to drought-proof the future
By Amy McCoy*
The US state of Arizona is acutely aware of...
Efficiency follows equity
Australia’s experience shows how water markets can provide a useful response to escalating drought, if governments clearly define allocations in advance and ensure all...
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Inside IWA’s DNA: how we adapt and thrive
The recent success of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the latest sign that IWA is thriving. Kala Vairavamoorthy explores the reasons...
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UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
