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CDP REPORT HOW WATER RESHAPING GEOPOLITICS SUPPLY CHAIN  FINANCIAL RISK SEPT 2026Latest analysis from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, shows companies spread across the globe are anticipating an almost $400 billion hit in future impacts from water challenges such as droughts disrupting critical trade routes.

Published in Finance and Risk

WMO STATE OF GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES 2025The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing - trends with serious implications for people and economies in the future.

Published in Water Issues

HOC INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ON CLIMATE FINANCE SEPT 2026The UK Government should be doing more to deliver on its commitments to provide climate finance for some of the world’s poorest countries, the House of Commons International Development Committee has found.

HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMITTEE ROOMThe House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a new call for evidence as it investigates how government and public services respond immediately after severe flooding.

Ocean wave reflecting sunshine close up imageThe Met Office is warning that 2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.

Published in Water Issues

Wildfires in Spain July 2026 Credit - Unidad Militar de EmergenciasThe World Weather Attribution service, which specialises in rapid attribution studies on the relationship between extreme weather events and climate change, is warning that climate change is increasing the likelihood of compounding drivers of severe wildfire conditions in France and Spain.

Published in Water Issues
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 17:07

Drought declared in half of England

DEFRA ADDRESS PLATEHalf of England has been declared in drought by the Environment Agency - seven areas of the countare ry now officially in drought after record low rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures.

Published in Water Issues

DROUGHT - PRIMROSE HILL LONDON 10 AUGUST 2022The National Drought Group is stepping up its response after the third heatwave as parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status.

Published in Water Issues

SUNRISE ON SEAAs the UK enters its third heatwave of the year with a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather, the Met Office is warning that a long-lasting UK marine heatwave is likely to reach extreme levels this week.

Published in Water Issues

ANGLIAN WATER LOVE EVERY DROP VAN SIGNAGEAs the UK experiences the warmest June temperatures on record, Anglian Water is urging customers to use less water wherever they can.

Published in Company News
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