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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.
The Private Sector as Part of the Solution to Address Water Security and Sanitation Issues in Brazil
March 15, 2019 | post
A few months after the 8th World Water Forum (8th WWF) in Brasilia, between November 26th and 28th, the Brazilian Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (ABES, in the Portuguese acronym) held the first ever Rio Water Week (RWW) event in Rio de Janeiro.
Comment Letter on the Progress of Phase 1 of the Salton Sea Management Program
March 1, 2019 | publication
Comment letter on the progress of Phase 1 of the Salton Sea Management Program sent to the California State Water Resources Control Board by Alianza Coachella Valley, Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, KDI, the Pacific Institute, and the Sierra Club.
Comment Letter on the State Water Board’s Low Income Water Rates Assistance Draft Report
February 28, 2019 | publication
This comment letter provides feedback and recommendations on the draft report “Options for Implementation of a Statewide Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program.”
Sustainable Landscapes on Commercial and Industrial Properties in the Santa Ana River Watershed
February 15, 2019 | publication
Pressures on water resources are intensifying due to aging infrastructure, population growth, and climate change, among other factors. With vast expanses of water-intensive turf grass and large impervious surfaces, most urbanized communities are ill-adapted to these pressures.
Climate Resilience in the Urban Context: Sustainable Landscapes for Southern California Businesses
February 1, 2019 | post
Today the Pacific Institute, in collaboration with the CEO Water Mandate, California Forward, and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, released a new report, “Sustainable Landscapes on Commercial and Industrial Properties in the Santa Ana River Watershed,” accompanied by an interactive online map...
Comment Letter on the Proposed North Lake Project at the Salton Sea
January 1, 2019 | publication
This comment letter sent to Phil Rosentrater, Executive Director of the Salton Sea Authority, on behalf of Alianza Coachella Valley, Audubon California, Defenders of Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, Kounkuey Design Initiative, the Pacific Institute, and Sierra Club California discusses the proposed North Lake Project at the Salton Sea.
December 2018 Newsletter
December 30, 2018 | 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.
Measuring Access to Water and Sanitation in California
December 6, 2018 | video
While California recognized the Human Right to Water in 2012, many communities still lack access to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water. In order to address this complex challenge, lawmakers and regulators need a shared understanding of current access and ongoing obstacles.
Why Earth’s Driest Places May Hold the Key to the Future of Water
November 15, 2018 | video
This is the latest in our What Happens Next series. The increasing scarcity of drinking water is beginning to capture the world's attention -- but surprisingly, an innovative solution might just be found in one of the Earth's driest places.
Tackling the Global Water Crisis – Facebook Live
November 15, 2018 | video
RECORDED LIVE: Experts from the Pacific Institute, UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate, and Gap Inc. discuss the world's greatest water challenges and how businesses can help address them.
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