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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.

As California Farms Use Less Colorado River Water, Worries Grow Over Shrinking Salton Sea
October 13, 2024 | news

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.

California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
September 21, 2024 | news

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.

Global Surge of Water-Related Violence Led by Israeli Attacks on Palestinian Supplies – Report
August 22, 2024 | news

Water-Related Conflict On The Rise Across The World, Study Finds
August 22, 2024 | news

Violence Over Water Is on the Rise Globally. A Record Number of Conflicts Erupted in 2023
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.

Water and Climate Equity in Rural Water Systems in the United States
August 7, 2024 | publication
Climate change is leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States. Many factors converge to create inequitable risks, and decision-makers must grapple with complex realities when devising and implementing strategies to build resilience.

New Study Documents Growing Dangers of Climate Change and Emerging Opportunities
August 7, 2024 | announcement
The Pacific Institute, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today released new research outlining how climate change impacts are leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States.

Anticipating Responses to Climate Change and Planning for Resilience in California’s Freshwater Ecosystems
July 29, 2024 | publication
In this peer-reviewed paper, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Dr. Peter Gleick and co-authors Mary Power, Sudeep Chandra, and William Dietrich discuss potential solutions for resilience in California's freshwater ecosystems.

July 2024 Newsletter
July 19, 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 Stewardship Pioneer George Schuler Joins Pacific Institute as Deputy Head for CEO Water Mandate
July 10, 2024 | announcement
The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, today announced water fundraising veteran Nicole Wickenhauser has joined its executive team as Director of Development. In this newly created role, Wickenhauser will lead the development of a new visionary funding model to support the Pacific Institute’s long-term strategic growth.

June 2024 Newsletter
June 14, 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.

Rising Temps, CO2 Levels Raise Significant Climate Change Concerns
June 6, 2024 | news
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