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The Green Climate Fund releases Water Project Design Guidelines
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has released a new three-part set of Water Project Design Guidelines, offering a structured, programmatic approach to developing climate-resilient water initiatives.
New OECD report: Greater climate ambition could boost global GDP by up to 13% by 2100
According to the report, by integrating climate goals into national development strategies, countries could boost productivity, innovation, and energy security. Additionally, it is estimated that up to 175 million people could escape extreme poverty by 2050 thanks to more decisive climate action.
25% of the world’s public-sector WWTPs to use AI in 2025
According to the Xylem Vue report: Water Technology Trends 2025: revolutionizing water management.
Researchers find iron powder outperforms activated carbon to remove PFOS from water
PFOS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds popular for several commercial applications like making products resistant to stains, fire, grease, soil and water.
Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0: efforts ramp up to stem plastic tide at its source
In a decisive move to combat marine plastic pollution, six public development banks have launched Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0, expanding on the success of its first phase.
Aquatech acquires Century Water, strengthens position in ultrapure water technologies
Aquatech, a global leader in water and wastewater technology, has announced the acquisition of Singapore-based Century Water, a specialist in ultrapure process water and wastewater recycling for the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
New method degrades contaminants in water using sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts
Water is one of the most precious resources on the planet.
“We believe ZwitterCo technology will become a critical piece in solving the global water crisis”
As global industries face mounting pressure to reduce their environmental footprint and confront growing water scarcity, the demand for advanced water treatment technologies has never been more urgent.
The number of water AMI endpoints in Europe and North America to double in the next 6 years
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of water utility AMI endpoints in Europe and North America is set to double during the period 2024–2030.
The atmosphere’s growing thirst is making droughts worse, even where it rains
Hot air holds more moisture.
World Environment Day 2025: the invisible threat of plastic in drinking water
On World Environment Day 2025, a new concern takes centre stage: microplastic pollution in our drinking water.
Emerging pollutants are aggravating water crisis in developing countries, dossier says
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP – As the population grows and urbanization and agro-industrial activity increase, the demand for freshwater is expected to rise by 55% by 2050.
World Environment Day 2025: Global call to beat plastic pollution
World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, will focus on ending plastic pollution. The Republic of Korea will host the global celebrations.
Global Water Partnership Organisation opens MoU to new governments
For the first time in over 20 years, the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is opening its intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), offering a historic opportunity for new States and Governments to join the formal body behind one of the world’s most influential water networks.
FAO warns that tackling water scarcity requires speed, scale and determination
The world needs to act with speed, scale and determination to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity and climate shocks, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
Researchers develop affordable sensor system to detect algal bloom in real time
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has successfully developed a real-time, low-cost algal bloom monitoring system utilizing inexpensive optical sensors and a novel labeling logic.
Rising temperatures increase threat of severe droughts, says new WMO report
Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks and impacts on societies, economies and sustainable development, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
World Meteorological Organization releases guidance on tracking and assessing drought impacts
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the report "Drought Impact Monitoring: Baseline Review of Practices" to address a critical gap: the lack of consolidated guidance on how to track and assess the wide-ranging impacts of drought.
Researchers develop a pressure-induced water-producing material
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered a phenomenon—applying pressure to a copper-chromium Prussian blue analog, which is a compound featuring crystal voids, causes the discharge of water retained within these voids.
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