Analysis, publications, and thought leadership on water security and climate resilience.
Low-Energy Desalination on the Horizon Singapore is seeking innovators to develop low-energy desalination technologies. By Robert C. Brears Around the world, desalination has become necessary to ensure water…
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Creating Virtual Sensors to Save Water Innovative new technologies can be applied to reduce leakage in water distribution systems. By Robert C. Brears Water loss occurs in all…
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The Rise of Water and Food-Secure Cities Two cities are leading-by-example in creating water and resource-efficient urban agricultural systems. By Robert C. Brears Urban agriculture has the potential…
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Top 5 Solutions for the Decade Moving into the new decade, these are the top 5 solutions to greening the economy, lowering emissions, and enhancing resilience to climatic…
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Green Infrastructure Turning Stormwater Into a Resource In the United States, the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the use…
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Top 10 Water and Nature-Based Stories Read the Top 10 stories of 2019 on water security, nature-based solutions, circular water economy innovations and more. 1. Green Infrastructure Turning…
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Developing the Circular Water Economy Water utilities are beginning to promote the circular water economy to not only mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also enhance resilience to climate…
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Water, meet Energy and Energy, meet Water With water and energy interconnected, there are a vast array of opportunities available to reduce water-energy nexus pressures. By Robert C.…
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A Hybrid Sewage Power Plant One of Germany’s largest sewage treatment plants is aiming to become 100% energy self-sufficient through a range of decentralized renewable energy systems. By Robert…
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A Greener and Brighter Future for Cities Cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure solutions that utilize ecosystem services in the management of water resources while providing multiple co-benefits.…
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