Inform your discussions and decisions this week: against the backdrop of World Water Week 2022, our special issue explores the importance of water and uncovers the biggest challenges to its supply.
As the world experiences extreme droughts and heatwaves, Economist Impact's resident water lead, Matus Samel, explores the economic, societal and environmental value of water.
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Sustainability | index
The blue peace index
Water scarcity inflicts financial damage on communities and businesses. Assess to what extent countries sharing freshwater resources are managing them sustainably and cohesively.
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A guest blog from the organisers of World Water Week explores how "hidden" water could lead to new solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, and hunger.
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Emerging solutions to a global water crisis
Water stress is rising, but is not yet matched by political awareness or investment. Forums such as COP, digital technologies, and alternative sources of water could be the key to worldwide water security.
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The costs of water stress in Jordan
Understand the implications for the population through three vital channels: social and political stability, economic production and human capital.
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Chemical pollution in our oceans remains a pressing global challenge. Explore our imagined scenario from 2045, grounded in historical facts, current predictions and scientific evidence.
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Avoiding a worldwide water crisis: the race to reach SDG6
Achieving sustainable management of sanitation and water—and making water available to all—by 2030 is not on track. Explore our top insights for the year ahead.
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Protecting the ocean from plastic and chemical waste
Plastic waste has swelled over the last 20 years. Understand how policymakers are addressing the intersecting issues of ocean plastic and chemical pollution.
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Create your pathway to net zero by exploring practical solutions. Join more than 8,000 virtual and in-person attendees to understand product packaging and biodiversity, sustainability and circular economies.
