Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
Lessons from East Asia: How to achieve total sanitation and hygiene coverage within a generation
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April 27, 2016WaterAid
This discussion paper presents the findings from research in East Asian states on the political economy of sanitation and hygiene services which delivered total coverage within a generation.Read more
Low-income Customer Support Units: How utilities are successfully serving poor people
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January 18, 2016WaterAid
Over the last decade, it has become common knowledge that residents of low-income urban communities are paying for effective, affordable pro-poor WASH services. A few smart utilities have pioneered ways of providing viable inclusive services. WaterAid has worked with some of these utilities over...Read more
2015 Nepal earthquakes Lessons from WaterAid’s response
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April 20, 2016WaterAid
On 25 April and 12 May 2015, two huge earthquakes hit Nepal, killing 9,000 people, injuring 22,000, and depriving half a million families of their homes. WaterAid provided emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support to communities. Having our staff and projects affected so deeply and...Read more
Climate finance and water security : What are the opportunities for increased WASH financing?
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August 12, 2015WaterAid
This briefing note by Louise Whiting explains what WaterAid plan to do to address Climate ChangeRead more
Protecting Drinking Water at the Source
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October 1, 2016World Resources Institute
Watershed investment programs offer promising pathways to securing safe drinking water. But what does it take to establish and grow a successful watershed investment program? Program investors and practitioners are looking for guidance and ideas on how to build a program that works for their own...Read more
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GlobalThe Caspian Sea and Southern Gas Corridor
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April 1, 2017Article on the Russian perspective on climate change and energy security challenges. Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaRussiaCreating Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities: Perspectives from the SDG 11 Leadership Forum
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May 25, 2021Learn from the perspectives of 150 guest contributors who explored the critical role that green infrastructure and urban green spaces can play in building sustainable cities and communities. The focus of the forum was to explore the challenges faced by North American urban centres.Read more
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GlobalIs Sustainability in Fashion?
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May 25, 2021This report explores these questions, drawing on the expert insights and observations of key decision-makers at leading brands about the sustainability challenges the industry faces today, and about how to change the industry for the better in the future. Read more
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GlobalINTERWOVEN RISKS, UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES: The business case for tackling water pollution in apparel and textile value chains
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May 25, 2021The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world, both in terms of annual revenue (over US$2.5 trillion pre-pandemic) and environmental degradation.Read more
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GlobalCorporate Fiber & Materials Benchmark: SDG Companion Guide
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May 25, 2021This guide is intended as an initial step towards further supporting the textile industry on alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The guide will evolve and become more granular over the years to come. Input from benchmark participants, as they deepen their SDG activities and reporting...Read more
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