This section explores the nuances of global water challenges, featuring insights by our researchers, collaborative pieces with our partners, and Q&A styled dialogues with industry experts. It complements our work by providing context, commentary, and a deeper understanding of our research findings.
ERW Opinion: On Methods for Assessing Water-Resource Risks and Vulnerabilities
As populations and economies continue to expand and as anthropogenic climate change accelerates, pressures on regional freshwater resources are also growing.
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Water, Security, and Conflict: Violence over Water in 2015
Since its founding in 1987, the Pacific Institute has worked to understand the links between water resources, environmental issues, and international security and conflict.
Moving from Theory to Practice: A Synthesis of Lessons about Incentive-Based Instruments for Freshwater Management
There has been growing interest in applying incentive-based instruments, such as pollution charges and tradeable permits, to address the twin challenges of accessing enough freshwater to meet our needs while also preserving the well-being of freshwater ecosystems.