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Water Resilience Assessment Framework Guidance for Basin Managers and Planning Authorities

By fostering smarter resilience strategies, effective actions and clear monitoring, this document empowers BMPA in building systemwide resilience in three ways.

Pacific Institute 2023 Impact Report: Catalyzing Global Action for Water Resilience

In 2023, the Pacific Institute has once again proven to be at the forefront of addressing the world's most pressing water issues with innovative and science-based solutions. Amid evolving environmental and geopolitical challenges, including record-breaking climate events and increasing water-related conflicts, our mission to catalyze water resilience has never been more crucial. 

Global Surge of Water-Related Violence Led by Israeli Attacks on Palestinian Supplies – Report

Water-Related Conflict On The Rise Across The World, Study Finds

Violence Over Water Is on the Rise Globally. A Record Number of Conflicts Erupted in 2023

2023 Was a Record Year for Violence Over Water Resources Across the Globe

Violence over water resources increased dramatically in 2023, continuing a steep growth trend of such incidents over the past decade. These events include attacks on water systems, unrest and disputes over the control of and access to water, and the use of water as a weapon of war.

August 2024 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.

Advancing Stormwater Capture for Greener Schools in Los Angeles

This report, "Advancing Stormwater Capture for Greener Schools in Los Angeles," reveals the significant potential for stormwater capture on public school campuses in Los Angeles County. It estimates that the total stormwater runoff generated from LA County public school campuses is approximately 3.15 billion gallons (9,510 acre-feet) per year. Of this amount, about 2.04 billion gallons (6,190 acre-feet) per year could potentially be captured to augment water supplies and help green school campuses.  

New Pacific Institute Report Finds Significant Potential to Advance Green Schoolyards through Stormwater Capture in LA County

The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, today released new research revealing the significant potential for stormwater capture on public school campuses in Los Angeles (LA) County, California.

2023 CEO Water Mandate Impact Report

As the CEO Water Mandate, a partnership of the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute to advance corporate water stewardship, advances on its ambitious 2030 goals to build a water-resilient future, we are excited to share this year’s Impact Report.

Water and Climate Equity in Rural Water Systems in the United States 

Climate change is leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States. Many factors converge to create inequitable risks, and decision-makers must grapple with complex realities when devising and implementing strategies to build resilience.

New Study Documents Growing Dangers of Climate Change and Emerging Opportunities

The Pacific Institute, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today released new research outlining how climate change impacts are leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States.

Anticipating Responses to Climate Change and Planning for Resilience in California’s Freshwater Ecosystems

In this peer-reviewed paper, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Dr. Peter Gleick and co-authors Mary Power, Sudeep Chandra, and William Dietrich discuss potential solutions for resilience in California's freshwater ecosystems. 

July 2024 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.

Water Stewardship Pioneer George Schuler Joins Pacific Institute as Deputy Head for CEO Water Mandate

The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, today announced water fundraising veteran Nicole Wickenhauser has joined its executive team as Director of Development. In this newly created role, Wickenhauser will lead the development of a new visionary funding model to support the Pacific Institute’s long-term strategic growth.

June 2024 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.

Rising Temps, CO2 Levels Raise Significant Climate Change Concerns

Gaining Support from Key Local Stakeholders to Advance High-impact Water Affordability Policies in the United States

The Pacific Institute, Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin Center for Innovation, and the University of North Carolina (UNC) Environmental Finance Center are collaborating on The Water Research Foundation (WRF) project 5179, Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability, which documents emerging innovations and strategies for advancing utility-driven affordability efforts in the United States.

Water Resilience Coalition 2023 Impact Report: Turning Ambition into Action

The Water Resilience Coalition has released its 2023 Impact Report "Turning Ambition into Action," highlighting the strides made towards a water resilient future.

Corporate Water Stewardship in the Colorado River Basin: Case Studies

These three case studies highlight the impact that corporate co-funding can have in addressing critical water challenges in the The Basin.

May 2024 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.

‘Vast Opportunity’: Captured Stormwater Could Be Urban Boon

Newsom Administration Unveils New $20-Billion Cost Estimate for Delta Water Tunnel

Inaugural U.S. WASH Convening to Address Water Access Gap, Bringing Together Over 200 Attendees from 100+ Organizations

Vessel™, a collective of United States WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) organizations dedicated to addressing the water and sanitation crisis in the United States, is proud to host the inaugural U.S. WASH Convening from May 7-9 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.

April 2024 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.