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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.
Dr. Feinstein of Pacific Institute to Speak on Water Quality and Homelessness in California
October 1, 2019 | announcement
Senior Researcher Dr. Laura Feinstein of the Pacific Institute will speak at the California Central Coast Water Resources Control Board workshop on Water Quality and Homelessness on Thursday, October 3rd in Sacramento.
Pacific Institute to Assess to Risks and Solutions for California Drinking Water
September 26, 2019 | announcement
California’s Human Right to Water, passed in 2012, calls for safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water for all citizens. Yet while this statute has served as the touchstone for drinking water and sanitation efforts in the state, the human right to water and sanitation remains unrealized in many California communities.
Op-Ed: Climate-Equitable Water
September 23, 2019 | publication
The failure to meet basic needs for safe water and sanitation worldwide is one of the great tragedies of our age, with billions of people paying the price in illness and poverty.
Pacific Institute Affirms Commitment to Action at Climate Action Summit in New York
September 23, 2019 | announcement
September 23, 2019, New York, New York -- This morning at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, climate activist Greta Thunberg called out the failure of today’s leaders to act adequately to prevent the climate crisis.
Op-Ed: Protecting the Environment in Times of War
September 21, 2019 | publication
War is a miserable thing. It kills and maims soldiers and civilians. It destroys infrastructure, cultures, and communities. It worsens poverty and development challenges. And it damages and cripples vital ecological and environmental resources.
September 2019 Newsletter
September 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.
Salton Sea +20
September 13, 2019 | post
After decades of false starts and false hopes, progress might finally be within reach for California’s Salton Sea – the state’s largest and most maligned lake. California’s governor and natural resources secretary have demonstrated the commitment and political will needed to construct actual, on-the-ground habitat and dust control projects.
World Water Week Sofa 8638 Part 1: Water Action Hub 3.0
September 9, 2019 | video
World Water Week Sofa 8638 Part 1: Water Action Hub 3.0 - Online Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
World Water Conflict Chronology
September 4, 2019 | tools
In an ongoing effort to understand the connections between water resources, water systems, and international security and conflict, the Pacific Institute initiated a project in the late 1980s to track and categorize events related to water and conflict, which has been continuously updated since.
Water Action Hub
September 4, 2019 | tools
The Water Action Hub catalogs and facilitates water stewardship projects in river basins and regions around the world.
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