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Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison to Attend COP 25 in Madrid

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

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.

Wet, Wintry Weekend Storm Bringing Much Needed Rain to the Bay Area

An Environmental Movement for Times of War, Too

Explainer: California Faces Decade of ‘Unique’ Wildfire Blackouts

Explainer: California Faces Decade of ‘Unique’ Wildfire Blackouts

When It Comes to Climate Change Adaptation, as Goes California, so Goes…the World

November 2019 Newsletter

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

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

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

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

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.

America’s Biggest Problems are Intensified in California

India Must Pay Attention to Water Use by Industries

Violence over Water Increases: New Data from the Water Conflict Chronology

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.

Thirsty Future Ahead as Climate Change Explodes Plant Growth

Power Outages Hit Some of State’s Poorest Communities Hard

Giuliana Moreira of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Sustainable Development Goals Festival

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 Global Warming, Climate Change Contributing to Wildfires, Power Outages

No Heat, No Light? Not So Bad. No Water? Much Worse.

How to Set Meaningful Site Water Targets

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

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

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.

Imperial County Seeks to Declare Salton Sea Crisis a Health Emergency; Wants State, Federal Disaster Funds

Tien Shiao of the Pacific Institute to Speak at Responsible Business Alliance Conference

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.