September 2019 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
August 2019 Newsletter
This months newsletter features New Publication: Setting Site Water Targets Informed by Catchment Context: A Guide for Companies, Sanjeev Chadha and Gavin Power Join Pacific Institute Board, Blog Post: Comparing Apples to Apples: Towards Better Communication Using a Common Language for Water, and More.
New Publication Launched at World Water Week Offers Guidance to Increase Water Security
The publication, Setting Site Water Targets Informed by Catchment Context: A Guide for Companies, was developed in collaboration between the United Nations Global Compact CEO Water Mandate, CDP, the Pacific Institute, The Nature Conservancy, UNEP-DHI Centre for Water and Environment, the World Resources Institute and WWF.
Sanjeev Chadha and Gavin Power Join Pacific Institute Board of Directors
The Pacific Institute is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board, Sanjeev Chadha and Gavin Power. “The board is delighted to welcome Gavin and Sanjeev,” says Board Chair Tony Stayner.
The Pacific Institute at World Water Week in Stockholm
Next week during World Water Week in Stockholm — the yearly water event that brings together experts and stakeholders from around the globe to converse on global water issues — the Pacific Institute will participate in a range of sessions.
Dr. Peter Gleick to Moderate Panel on Water at the 2019 Planetary Health Annual Meeting
Dr. Peter Gleick will moderate the panel on water, “Rising to the Challenge: Scaling Freshwater Solutions,” at the 2019 Planetary Health Annual Meeting at Stanford University on September 5th, 2019.
Upcoming Paris Session on Common Water Accounting Framework
Principles for Responsible Investment is convening a session titled “Comparing Apples with Apples: Towards a Common Water Accounting Framework for Better Investment Decisions” with the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate and World Resources Institute on September 9th at the Palais des congrès in Paris.
Dr. Peter Gleick to Speak at AREDAY Summit in Colorado
Dr. Peter Gleick will deliver the opening keynote address, “The World’s Water: Status, Challenges, Solutions” at the American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY) summit at the Viceroy Hotel in Snomass, Colorado on August 17, 2019.
Pacific Institute to Co-Host Salton Sea Summit
With the generous support of the Water Foundation and the Bureau of Reclamation, the Pacific Institute and the University of California, Riverside will host a Salton Sea Summit October 17th to 18th at the University of California, Riverside/Palm Desert campus.
Heather Cooley and Dr. Sarah Diringer of the Pacific Institute to Attend WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo in Las Vegas
Pacific Institute Director of Research Heather Cooley and Senior Researcher Dr. Sarah Diringer will attend the WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas from October 2nd to 3rd. Dr. Diringer will present “Multiple Benefits of Sustainable Landscapes,” along with Lisa Cuellar from the California Water Efficiency Partnership.