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At the Pacific Institute, every day is #WorldWaterDay. This World Water Day, the theme #WaterForPeace spotlights how #water can be at the center of peacebuilding. Our work provides evidence-based research to catalyze the transformation to #WaterResilience by 2030. And more specifically, our #WaterConflict research is part of a wide breadth of work situated at the intersection of water, justice, and peace. Learn more about where we've been and what lies ahead in a new blog written by Pacific Institute thought leaders: https://lnkd.in/giCmzx9u

“Ensuring a Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) isn't just a corporate responsibility; it's an essential commitment to building long-term water resilience. By investing in initiatives that go beyond mere water conservation to actively replenishing and restoring water resources, companies not only safeguard the environment but also secure their own resilience in the face of water scarcity challenges. Embracing this ambition isn't just about doing what's right – it's about thriving in a world where water is increasingly precious.” Dr. Gregg Brill, Senior Researcher, Pacific Institute and Technical Lead, CEO Water Mandate Learn more about the NPWI strides made in 2023 in the #WaterResilienceCoalition Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gfHiMGkN #CEOWaterMandate #PacificInstitute #WaterResilience

The Pacific Institute is excited to welcome George Schuler to our leadership team as the Deputy Head of the CEO Water Mandate. A seasoned water sustainability expert with nearly three decades of experience, Schuler will be an invaluable asset in advancing progress on #SDG6 through corporate action during the years ahead. “I am thrilled to join the Pacific Institute and contribute to transformative water resilience strategies for the CEO Water Mandate,” said Schuler. “The urgency of water sustainability has never been greater. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with the team to develop strategies that tackle existing challenges and ensure future preparedness.” The #CEOWaterMandate is a partnership between the United Nations Global Compact and the Pacific Institute to mobilize business leaders on advancing #SDG6 (clean water and sanitation). We're thrilled to have George on board as we continue our journey towards #WaterResilience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWckMpbK #WaterResilience #ClimateAction #GlobalImpact #PacificInstitute Jason Morrison | Amanda Bielawski, PhD | Heather Cooley | Pete Stanga | Nicole Wickenhauser | Peter Gleick | Raquel Ortuno | Andrea Erickson Quiroz | Nicole Silk | Will Sarni | Chad Taberner | Michael Jacobs | Sophie Vermooten | Alexis Morgan | Colin Herron | Brian Richter

Pacific Institute Senior Researcher and #ColoradoRiver expert, Mike Cohen, recently spoke with Janet Wilson of the Desert Sun. "My expectation is they would do a full environmental .... review and not a short term environmental assessment," Read the article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVgPdsK4

Last month, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Dr. Peter Gleick and Senior Researchers Mike Cohen and Dr. Sonali A. were featured at the American Water Works Association's #ACE24 in Anaheim, California. Cohen's session, "Saving the Oasis: Strategies for a Resilient Colorado River" highlighted strategies for a resilient Colorado River. Dr. Abraham's session "Saving Water in Affordable Housing, One Leaky Toilet at a Time" featured a recent Pacific Institute case study. Dr. Gleick gave the keynote address, "Water 2050 Ideas into Action: Creating our Water 2050 Future." Learn more about the annual ACE conference: https://www.awwa.org/ace/

On August 27, Pacific Institute Director of Research Heather Cooley will be featured at #WorldWaterWeek. Her session, "Technical Solutions for Secure Water Supplies: Circular Economy," will tackle the recovery of water, energy, and nutrients from wastewater, for beneficial uses by others, and other sectors, emphasizing recycling for potable or non-potable uses. This event is convened by SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute, Veolia, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gQ9Y7bN

In October 2023, the #WaterResilienceCoalition and WaterAid joined by Gap Inc., Cargill, and GSK launched the Women + Water Collaborative, a flagship corporate #CollectiveAction program to improve access to clean water and sanitation in India. This is one of 21 collective action projects in 15 basins underway across Asia, Africa, South America, and North America as part of the Water Resilience Coalition’s 2030 ambition to build water resilience across 100 Priority Basins. As said by André Villaça Ramalho, Water Resilience Coalition Coordinator, "The W+W Initiative will leverage women’s leadership to build water resilience, improve water security, and enable equitable access to water and sanitation for communities across India.”  Learn more in the Water Resilience Coalition 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gfHiMGkN

In a compelling episode of PBS News Hour series on climate change and water, "Tipping Point," Peter Gleick, Senior Fellow and Co-Founder of the Pacific Institute, sheds light on the critical state of the Ogallala Aquifer. As we witness significant depletion in vital water reservoirs across the U.S., notably in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, the call for sustainable water management becomes increasingly urgent.   Peter explains, "The overdraft of the Ogallala Aquifer is the result of a whole series of factors. In part, it's because farmers have brought a tremendous amount of land into production and that requires a lot of water. In part, it's because climate change is reducing the amount of water going to recharge those aquifers.”   Watch the full clip here: https://lnkd.in/eq8ektWd   #WaterResilience #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateChange #PacificInstitute #PBSNewsHour Geoff Bennett | Kansas Geological Survey | Global Water Partnership | Texas Water Development Board | Oklahoma Rural Water Association | Will Lawrence | Quinton Lucas | Gary White | Tracy Quinn P.E. | Adán Ortega Jr. | Nicole Lampe | Travis Loop.

“The WRC Investment Portfolio strategy and the new and increased corporate investment commitments announced this year are demonstrating the power and impact that the capital markets can bring to our shared water challenges, and it is just the beginning. A multi-billion-dollar pipeline of investment opportunities in water resilience via capital market instruments has been identified by the WRC.” Cheryl Hicks, Senior Advisor, Water Resilience Coalition In 2023, the WRC, in collaboration with five leading corporations, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and WaterEquity, launched the nearly $140 million Water Access Fund committed to facilitating equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene through the #WASH initiative. Learn more in the Water Resilience Coalition 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gfHiMGkN

“By delving into the intersection of water, sanitation, and climate change, this report makes a unique contribution to our understanding of a national crisis. It highlights the necessity of addressing climate impacts in tandem with water and sanitation issues to effectively support frontline communities.” Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari, Executive Director, The Center For Water Security and Cooperation The report, in partnership with DigDeep and The Center For Water Security and Cooperation, delves into the intersection of water, sanitation, and climate change and its profound impacts on water availability and access for #FrontlineCommunities across the United States. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwnmzPet