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Setting Site Water Targets Informed by Catchment Context Case Study: Santa Ana River Watershed, California
August 1, 2019 | publication
By setting water targets that are informed by the local catchment context, companies can maximize impact and improve water security by addressing the key water challenges in the region and aligning their strategies with public sector goals, including the local water management goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
July 2019 Newsletter
July 26, 2019 | announcement
Plumbing the Depths: Californians Without Toilets and Running Water, The CEO Water Mandate: Advancing Water Stewardship, Water Risk Management for the Private Sector, and More
4 Reasons Why Urban Landscapes are a Linchpin for Climate Resilience
July 26, 2019 | post
When it comes to water sustainability and climate resilience, urban outdoor landscapes represent a wealth of opportunity. Outdoor landscapes are a vital component of our cities...
Water Risk Management for the Private Sector
July 17, 2019 | post
The complexity and local nature of the global water crisis requires collaboration, from community-based organizations to governments to businesses and others. Knowledge of water risks and opportunities can help businesses mitigate those risks and contribute to water security.
New Report Released on Access to Water and Sanitation in California
July 15, 2019 | announcement
A new report released today by the Pacific Institute finds that in 2015, 208,000 Californians lacked toilets, while 211,000 lacked hot and cold running water.
Plumbing the Depths: Californians Without Toilets and Running Water
July 15, 2019 | publication
California’s Human Right to Water law states that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.”
Water for Life: Building Water-Smart Cities for the Future
July 11, 2019 | video
Cora Kammeyer's presentation at the Cities of Tomorrow Conference in San Francisco.
When the River Meets the Sea
July 10, 2019 | publication
This presentation on the Salton Sea presented by Michael Cohen at the 2019 GWC Summer Conference covers progress at the sea, the Colorado River and the sea, new bargains, and potential solutions.
Multiple Benefits of Water Management Strategies
July 9, 2019 | video
Effective water management can provide a multitude of benefits, such as ensuring sustainable water supplies, reducing flood risk, and improving water quality. In addition, many water management strategies can provide additional benefits to the environment, economy, and society, including providing wildlife habitat, capturing greenhouse gases, and enhancing community livability.
40th Annual GWC Summer Conference Day 2
July 9, 2019 | video
The IG 2.0 could take a variety of forms, from merely tweaking the numbers (e.g., elevation tiers, shortage levels, etc.) in the existing reservoir operations framework to more fundamental (and controversial) changes in how water (and risk) is allocated and managed. What ideas have merit?
Mai-Lan Ha of the Pacific Institute to Speak at “SDGs in Brazil 2019” Conference in New York City
July 5, 2019 | announcement
Mai-Lan Ha of the Pacific Institute will moderate a panel on water and sanitation at the "SDGs in Brazil 2019 - The Role of the Private Sector" conference in New York City on July 16, 2019.
Cora Kammeyer of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Cities of Tomorrow Conference in California
June 18, 2019 | announcement
“Cities of Tomorrow,” a three-day event organized by the Silicon Valley Forum, focuses on the way our current technological advances can help us develop a more sustainable environment scaled to the size of a city.
Michael Cohen of the Pacific Institute to Join SWRCB Meeting in Sacramento
June 14, 2019 | announcement
On June 18th, Michael Cohen, Senior Researcher at the Pacific Institute, will attend the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Salton Sea informational update in Sacramento.
CEO Water Mandate to Co-Convene Roundtable on Integrated Vaal River System
June 11, 2019 | announcement
The Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) is a strategic national asset providing water for a range of urban, mining, agricultural and industrial uses. The IVRS supports 45% of South Africa’s population and 60% of the national economy, including the Gauteng Province.
Kilimanjaro, Home to a Great Example of Water Stewardship in Action. And the Highest Mountain in Africa.
June 10, 2019 | post
In Tanzania, between Moshi and Arusha, you come across a small town called Usa River, which is situated on the banks of its namesake: the Usa River, a tributary of the Kikuletwa and then eventually Pangani River.
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Attend CWAC Meeting in Tahoe
June 10, 2019 | announcement
From June 11th through 13th, Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, along with Research Associate Cora Kammeyer, will attend the California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) spring meeting in Tahoe.
The Cost of Alternative Urban Water Supply and Efficiency Options in California
May 28, 2019 | publication
Urban communities, farms, businesses, and natural ecosystems depend upon adequate, reliable, and affordable supplies of clean water.
Can California Shift to Proactive Drought Preparedness?
May 23, 2019 | post
Precipitation in California is highly variable from year to year, and climate change is increasing this variability. We can expect to see more intense droughts and storms, and rapid shifts from very wet to very dry conditions.
Sustainable Landscapes Offer Multiple Benefits. What Role Can Businesses Play?
May 21, 2019 | video
In this interview, Sonali Abraham, Heather Cooley, and Cora Kammeyer of the Pacific Institute discuss the findings of their report,“Sustainable Landscapes on Commercial and Industrial Properties in the Santa Ana River Watershed.”
Dr. Peter Gleick Awarded 2019 BMI Prize for Strategic Global Challenge of Fresh Water
May 3, 2019 | announcement
The Pacific Institute is delighted to announced that Dr. Peter Gleick, Co-Founder and President Emeritus, is the winner of the 2019 BMI Prize for the Strategic Global Challenge of Fresh Water.
The CEO Water Mandate launches a beta version of Water Action Hub 3.0 for World Water Day
May 1, 2019 | post
This World Water Day, the CEO Water Mandate, a UN Global Compact initiative implemented in partnership with the Pacific Institute, will launch a beta version of Water Action Hub 3.0
New Report Looks at Multiple Benefits of Water Investment Strategies
April 25, 2019 | announcement
Researchers at the Pacific Institute, along with Professor Bob Wilkinson of the University of California, Santa Barbara, have launched an initiative to develop, build consensus around, and promote the uptake of a framework to embed the multiple benefits of water projects into decision-making processes.
Moving Toward a Multi-Benefit Approach for Water Management
April 3, 2019 | publication
There is broad recognition that adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, will require rethinking programs and policies and investing in our natural and built water systems.
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Lead Workshop in Coimbatore, India
April 2, 2019 | announcement
On Friday March 29th, Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, Senior Researcher Tien Shiao, and Research Associate Abbey Warner will lead the “Businesses for Water Security in the Noyyal-Bhavani” workshop in Coimbatore, India.
Santa Ana Watershed Mapping Tool
March 27, 2019 | tools
This map identifies, across California’s Santa Ana River Watershed, what areas have the greatest potential water benefits to be gained from installation of sustainable landscapes on commercial and industrial parcels. There are two key components of this interactive map: a watershed-scale assessment and an assessment of parcel-level water benefits.
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