Hassan Tolba Aboelnga
Beyond incrementalism: How to leapfrog global water security
Co-written by Dr. Cecilia Tortajada, School of Social and Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow, Glasgow and Lead Member of the Water Security Tas…
Ripples of resilience: Navigating the urban water security nexus in Mediterranean cities
In a significant stride towards addressing the critical issue of urban water security in the Mediterranean region, a groundbreaking study titled: "Nexus Assessm…
From drip to stream: transforming intermittent water supply into a 24X7 supply
Water, the essence of life, has long been an indispensable resource that sustains every aspect of our existence. However, for many communities around the world,…
Measuring the quality of drinking water
Measuring the quality of drinking water is important as it directly affects public health. However, relying on just index to decide whether to drink tap water o…
From talk to action: new paradigm for shared water
Around 10,000 participants from different parts of the world gathered at the UN 2023 Water Conference to discuss urgent action needed to address the global wate…
The 5’Cs to put farmers at the forefront of nature-based solutions and climate adaptation
Farmers around the world are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change and other environmental factors that are affecting agricultural productivity …
Strengthening the science-policy interface for improved integrated water resources management
The growing focus on water security and climate change offer a significant opportunity for integrated water resources management (IWRM) among science and policy…
Urban Water Security Working Group at IWRA: cities running out of water and urban water security
This article has been written by Hassan Aboelnga (Chair of Urban Water Security Working Group) and Jan Hofman (Co-Chair of Urban Water Security Working Group).
Rethinking MENA water security & SDGs: How did water shape the past & how will it shape the future
Water crisis, extreme weather events, and failure of climate change adaptation continue to be ranked in the top 10 global risks for business continuity and grow…