WMO report warns over growing global water resource shortfalls and driest year for global rivers in 3 decades
The year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades, according to a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which signaled critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand.
New analysis from BSI warns UK water insecurity risks constraining economic growth
New analysis from British Standards Institution, the UK’s national standards body, and Waterwise has highlighted that a lack of progress on water security will impede economic growth in the UK.
Uneven application of standardization of global water stewardship holding back progress, new BSI study finds
A new research study commissioned by BSI that the uneven application of standardization of global water stewardship is holding back progress to a water secure future.
Thames Water showcases plans to protect future water supply across the South East
Thames Water is hosting a series of consultation and community engagement events to share and discuss its plans to provide a secure and sustainable water supply for the next 50 years.
National Drought Group told more investment needed to ensure water security
Experts are pushing for more investment now to ensure England is in the best possible position ahead of future droughts, the National Drought Group (NDG) heard this week.
Grundfos Water Utility CEO discusses how better water management can help solve climate challenges in our lifetime
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, HP Nanda, CEO at Grundfos Water Utility, discusses whether better water management help solve climate challenges in our lifetime.
NASA warns collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam has led to disconnection of major canal inlets vital for irrigation
NASA Harvest says the catastrophic collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam which supplies water to large areas of the Black Sea region’s most productive agricultural lands has resulted in the disconnection of three of the four major canal inlets vital for farm irrigation.
Environment Agency Chief urges collaboration as climate change puts water security at risk
Environment Agency Chief Executive John Curtin called for collaboration as climate change puts water security at risk when he chaired the latest National Drought Group meeting on 24 May.
Huge financial opportunity revealed from tackling global water crisis - global brands report water-related opportunities worth at least US$436 bn
A new report shows how global companies are taking action to stem the global water crisis and stand ready to reap major financial rewards as a result.
Ofwat’s Innovation Fund launches £4 million open competition for innovators outside the water sector
Ofwat is today launching the Water Discovery Challenge, a new £4 million competition for innovators outside of the water sector with bold ideas that can help solve some of its biggest challenges.