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Blog-Water Productivity Tools and Analytics
by Job Kleijn - 03/07/2024

It was a sunny day, just after my coffee back at my desk at the embassy in Sana'a. In front of me was a written request from a municipality in Yemen for help in solving problems with the domestic water supply.

Sustainable land and Water for Food Security
by Olcay Ünver, Tessa Jung, Gavrielle Orman, and Kiril Hristovski - 29/05/2024

Imagine a world where waste becomes a weapon against food waste and hunger, and a tiny fly acts as a champion for water conservation. The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) revolution is here as a viable tool for countries in combating their waste management woes, supporting food security, and creating a greener future – all with minimal water usage.

Blog-Integrated Water Resources Management
by Mohamed Alhamdi - 30/03/2024

Water is not just a vital resource; it's a fundamental element that sustains life, fosters development, and promotes peace. As we commemorate World Water Day, it's crucial to reflect on the significant role of water in building bridges, fostering cooperation, and mitigating conflicts.

Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
by José Gesti, Senior Advisor on Climate Action at the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) - 14/12/2023

Recent IPCC reports confirm that climate change has altered freshwater ecosystems, causing diverse human system impacts. This blog explores new initiatives for bridging climate priorities, water-sanitation adaptation and mitigation priorities, and climate financing.

Blog- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
by Ingrid Timboe - 20/08/2023

The food and water sectors are inseparably linked, however, they are too often governed and managed independently, which can have catastrophic results when combined with increasing water variability due to climate change. On the Occasion of CoP28, this blog examines ways to elevate food and water to the very top of the climate agenda.