Water

This report is divided into two parts. Part I provides an analysis of the drought situation in Western Cape, South Africa, as of January 2018. Part II presents an analysis of the medium to long-term spatial patterns and temporal behaviour of climate

Medium- and long-term planning for an adequate and safe supply of drinking-water should be set in the context of growing external uncertainties arising from changes in the climate and environment. The water safety plan (WSP) process offers a systematic

This case study documents the process of early action taken by Start Network members in anticipation of drought in Timor-Leste in 2017.

Costa Rican farmers are enjoying the benefits of a rainwater harvest system, which captures and stores water for subsequent use when water is scarce. But these systems are still in their infancy in the country due to financial constraints and regulations, which need to be overcome for this drought resilience solution to gain more widespread use.

This paper examines the case of Kochi, an Indian city located at the centre of a rapidly urbanizing coastal and estuarine region. In Kochi, a port city characterised by crisscrossing canals and rivers connected to a backwater system, waterways used to

A new report by IUCN warns of unprecedented changes and warming occurring in the ocean. The report points to the pressing need for a multi-sectoral approach, with businesses, government and the insurance industry working together to address their potential impacts.

Climate change has driven extreme weather conditions in Pakistan, which in turn have affected its water supply and sanitation services. To mitigate water scarcity, Pakistan must develop a wastewater treatment program that provides clean and readily-available water.

A global conference on hydrological services will address the urgent need to improve forecasting, management and utilization of water resources in an era of growing water stress, pollution and hazards like floods. The HydroConference aims to establish a more coordinated platform to inform the international agenda on sustainable development, disaster risk reduction and climate change.