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Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Attend 32nd UN-Water Meeting in Rome
January 25, 2020 | announcement
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison will attend the 32nd UN-Water Meeting from January 28th to 29th in Rome, Italy.
Comment Letter on the Proposed Urban Water Conservation Reporting Regulations for the State of California
January 13, 2020 | publication
This comment letter expresses comments and suggestions in response to proposed regulation under the California Code of Regulations around reporting urban water conservation information for water utilities.
Op-Ed: California Can Solve Its Water Shortage With the Water We Have. Here’s How.
December 30, 2019 | publication
We can continue our costly, 100-year-old pattern of trying to find new water supplies, or we can choose instead to focus on smarter ways of using – and reusing – what we already have.
December 2019 Newsletter
December 16, 2019 | 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.
Insights from COP25: The (Interconnected) Pillars of Water System Transformation
December 13, 2019 | post
At both major international climate events this year – COP25 in Madrid this month and the Climate Action Summit in New York City in September – there was a clear, resounding message from the environmental community: “We are exactly on track to where we don’t want to go, and change is needed now.” This message, while not new, was spoken this year with unprecedented urgency...
Op-Ed: When It Comes to Climate-Change Adaptation, As Goes California, So Goes…the World
December 7, 2019 | publication
It’s almost biblical: Apocalyptic images of fires sweeping through communities. The worst droughts in recorded history, followed by floods overwhelming dams and levees. Homeless encampments. Power outages for millions of people.
New Water Conflict Prediction Tool Uses Data from Pacific Institute’s Water Conflict Chronology
December 6, 2019 | announcement
December 6, 2019, Oakland, California – What if we could predict violent conflicts before they arise and help stop them? A groundbreaking new tool with that goal was launched yesterday by the Water, Peace and Security (WPS) partnership, using data from the Pacific Institute’s Water Conflict Chronology.
Michael Cohen of the Pacific Institute to Attend Colorado River Water Users Association Conference
December 4, 2019 | announcement
Michael Cohen of the Pacific Institute will attend the annual Colorado River Water Users Association Conference December 11th through 13th 2019. The conference enables key decision makers from the Colorado River Basin states to meet and discuss significant issues surrounding the Colorado River. Held over the course of three days, it will include a variety of speakers, panel discussions, and informative events.
Managing Urban Flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area: From a Concrete Bowl to a Green Sponge
December 4, 2019 | post
The first fall storm is rolling through the San Francisco Bay Area this week, marking the beginning of the rainy season. While this may mean a reprieve from this season’s wildfires, it also means there’s a new risk: floods. In this post, I dig into the issue of urban flooding – what are the causes, what are the dangers and impacts, and how can we better manage it?
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Speak at First Annual CEO Water Mandate Event
December 3, 2019 | announcement
Jason Morrison, President of the Pacific Institute, will speak at the first Annual Event of the UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate, hosted by the Global Compact Network Brazil, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Attend COP 25 in Madrid
December 2, 2019 | announcement
The effects of climate change are being felt around the world, with the changing climate affecting every aspect of the hydrologic cycle. Immediate action is needed to improve our understanding of water-related risks from climate change and to explore and implement strategies to reduce these risks.
Giuliana Moreira of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Pro-Springs Meeting in Brazil
December 1, 2019 | announcement
Pacific Institute Research Associate Giuliana Chaves Moreira will speak at the Socioenvironmental Program for the Protection and Recovery of Springs (Pro-Springs) Meeting in Minas Gerais City, Brazil this week.
November 2019 Newsletter
November 18, 2019 | 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, Sanitation and Hygiene: Three Essential Ingredients to Resilient Agricultural Supply Chains
November 15, 2019 | publication
Agricultural workers are expected to be some of the worst affected from the projected impacts of climate change, resulting in sixty percent of work hours lost due to heat stress in 2030. Climate change will also significantly the water cycle, introducing greater uncertainty into agricultural supply chain operations.
Putting the Water Action Hub into Action in the Apparel Sector
November 14, 2019 | post
How often do you think about where that new jacket you just bought was made? Or how much water was used to make it? As consumers in this rapidly expanding and globalized world, it is easy to forget the resources that go into making something that we buy with a click in the comfort of our homes.
Giuliana Moreira of the Pacific Institute to Moderate Panel at World Toilet Summit in Sao Paulo
November 13, 2019 | announcement
Around the world, many people still lack access to water and sanitation, with more than a billion people lacking access to a toilet. To address this issue globally and also explore the issue in the Brazilian context, this November Sao Paulo, Brazil is hosting the World Toilet Summit, where Giuliana Moreira of the Pacific Institute will serve as a moderator.
Pacific Institute Researchers to Speak at Sustainable Water Markets Symposium in Santa Barbara
November 10, 2019 | announcement
On November 22nd, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Dr. Sarah Diringer and Research Associate Cora Kammeyer will attend the Sustainable Water Markets Symposium at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Violence over Water Increases: New Data from the Water Conflict Chronology
November 5, 2019 | announcement
The Pacific Institute has just released a major update to its Water Conflict Chronology, adding over 300 new instances of armed conflicts associated with water resources and water systems, identified from news reports, eyewitness accounts, and other conflict databases.
Giuliana Moreira of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Sustainable Development Goals Festival
November 3, 2019 | announcement
Giuliana Chaves Moreira of the Pacific Institute will join a panel at the Sustainable Development Goals Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 13th, 2019. The festival is held by the Public Agenda in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
How to Set Meaningful Site Water Targets
October 29, 2019 | post
Climate change is impacting all regions of the world, cutting across all sectors of society. It is closely connected to water resources, leading to more floods, droughts, poor water quality, and increased water demand due to higher temperatures – more water is needed for irrigation, drinking water, and industrial cooling.
Karina de Souza of Pacific Institute to Attend Alliance for Water Stewardship Global Water Stewardship Forum
October 29, 2019 | announcement
On November 12th and 13th, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Karina de Souza will attend the Alliance for Water Stewardship Global Water Stewardship Forum.
Giuliana Chaves Moreira of Pacific Institute to Attend Brazilian Conference on Climate Change
October 25, 2019 | announcement
Pacific Institute Research Associate Giuliana Chaves Moreira will participate in the panel “Climate Resilience and Water Security: How Can Collective Action Contribute to Reversing This Scenario?” at the Brazilian Conference on Climate Change in Recife, Brazil.
Tien Shiao of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Responsible Business Alliance Conference
October 20, 2019 | announcement
Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Tien Shiao will be a panelist at the 2019 Responsible Business Conference in Santa Clara, California on October 21st and 22nd.
October 2019 Newsletter
October 14, 2019 | 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.
Pacific to Co-Host Salton Sea Summit in Palm Desert October 17th and 18th
October 11, 2019 | announcement
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's Palm Desert campus.
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