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Driving Global Water Resilience with the Pacific Institute’s Strategic Plan Through 2026 

December 5, 2024 | post


A Q&A with Jason Morrison, President at the Pacific Institute. Guiding the conversation is Sumbul Mashhadi, Manager of Multimedia Content and Impact Communications at the Pacific Institute.


New Insights into Global Water Basins from Space: CEO Water Mandate and European Space Agency Advance Comprehensive Monitoring of Global Water Resources  

December 5, 2024 | announcement


The CEO Water Mandate—a partnership between the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute—and the European Space Agency (ESA) today announced significant progress in their joint initiative to leverage space technologies and innovative digital tools for advancing water security and resilience.  



Pacific Institute Strategic Plan

November 25, 2024 | video




California Water Resilience Initiative Second Annual Forum Advances Public-Private Partnerships in Support of State’s Water Supply Strategy

October 23, 2024 | announcement


Business leaders from across sectors came together to advance solutions to the state’s mounting water challenges at the California Water Resilience Initiative’s (CWRI) second annual forum.


Diversifying Colorado’s Water Portfolio: The Potential for Stormwater Capture and Use to Contribute to a Water Resilient Future

October 23, 2024 | publication


The 2023 Colorado Water Plan estimates that by 2050 there will be a municipal and industrial water supply gap of between 250,000 and 750,000 acre-feet per year. “Diversifying Colorado’s Water Portfolio: The Potential for Stormwater Capture and Use to Contribute to a Water Resilient Future” seeks to advance understanding of the extent to which rainwater harvesting and stormwater capture in urban areas can fill this gap. 


Gaps in Laws and Policies Leave Water and Sanitation Systems Vulnerable to Harmful Climate Impacts in Frontline Communities Across the US, New Report Finds

October 21, 2024 | announcement


New research released today by the Pacific Institute and the Center for Water Security and Cooperation (CWSC) reveals existing laws and policies fail to protect water and sanitation systems from climate change impacts in frontline communities across the United States.


Law and Policies that Address Equitable, Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation

October 21, 2024 | publication


This report, Part 2 in the Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States series, reveals existing laws and policies fail to protect water and sanitation systems from climate change impacts in frontline communities across the United States.



Pacific Institute Launches Ambitious New Strategy to Accelerate Action on Water Resilience; Announces $1 Million Donation from Board Chair to Jumpstart Fundraising to Speed Impact 

October 16, 2024 | announcement


The Pacific Institute, a global nonpartisan water think tank, today released an ambitious strategic plan outlining plans to accelerate the adoption of water resilience solutions across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The strategy, which runs through 2026, positions the Pacific Institute to achieve its 2030 goal to “catalyze the transformation to water resilience in the face of climate change.” It focuses on four areas with outsized potential for accelerated impact: water equity, water efficiency and reuse, nature-based solutions, and corporate water stewardship.  



Implementing Net Positive Water Impact

September 27, 2024 | publication


The CEO Water Mandate has created a comprehensive set of tools to help you implement Net Positive Water Impact as a part of your strategy.


September 2024 Newsletter

September 24, 2024 | announcement


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 Resilience Assessment Framework Guidance for Basin Managers and Planning Authorities

August 29, 2024 | publication


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

August 26, 2024 | publication


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. 



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

August 22, 2024 | news




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

August 22, 2024 | announcement


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

August 16, 2024 | announcement


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

August 15, 2024 | publication


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

August 15, 2024 | announcement


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

August 13, 2024 | publication


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.


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