Reframing Governance in the Era of Water Bankruptcy
Beyond experiencing ‘stress’ and ‘crisis’, researchers believe that we are now entering an era of water bankruptcy.... Read More
Water and Sanitation
Call for Governance: Grassroots Initiatives Look to Scale Efforts to Conserve Depleting Groundwater
Local communities are taking it upon themselves to curb rapid groundwater depletion, highlighting the importance of water governance.... Read More
Nepal’s Five-Year Strategy to Clean Up the Mounting Waste in Mount Everest
The government of Nepal sets into motion a five-year strategy to clean up Mount Everest from the trash produced by climbers.... Read More
Dead Zone: The Declining Oxygen Levels in Rivers
Rivers are the heart of life. Unfortunately, declining oxygen levels in rivers create the dead zone and threaten their ability to sustain life.... Read More
Looking into Desalination to Tackle the Growing Water Crisis in MENA and Beyond
Desalination technology is becoming an increasingly attractive option for governments under stress from the water crisis. Is it sustainable?... Read More
How the Ongi River Movement in Mongolia Protects People and the Planet
Climate change and mining activities threaten Mongolia’s water source. The Ongi River Movement arose to protect nature and people's livelihood.... Read More
Power Imbalance and Increasing Pressures: Looking into the Transboundary Water Governance in the Mekong River
Amid climate change and unequal power dynamics, strengthening transboundary water governance is crucial to the sustainability of the Mekong River.... Read More
Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
Veolia Reveals 2024 Water Savings and Emission Reduction for Its Clients in Cities and Industries Across Asia
In 2024 alone, Veolia conserved 108 million m3 of freshwater and reduced over 2.8 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions (Scope 4) for its clients in Asia.... Read More
Looking into Biochar as a Bioremediation Agent
With proper and responsible application, biochar offers substantial benefits as a bioremediation agent, especially in light of rampant soil and water pollution.... Read More