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High-resolution global groundwater sulfate distribution map uncovers public health risks
A recent study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater.
Carbon capture from constructed wetlands declines as they age
Constructed wetlands do a good job in their early years of capturing carbon in the environment that contributes to climate change – but that ability does diminish with time as the wetlands mature, a new study suggests.
World Wetlands Day: preserve today for a sustainable tomorrow
February 2nd marks World Wetlands Day, a key date to reflect on the importance of these essential ecosystems for life on Earth.
Researchers find harmful algal bloom mitigation alternative that causes less pollution
A research team at Clarkson University recently published a study about a plant based alternative to traditional chemical methods of combating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.
Manchester scientists develop ‘molecular trap’ to clean pollution from water
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by harmful chemicals, such as from leftover medicines and hygiene products, that end up in rivers and lakes.
Latest Water, Peace and Security analysis calls for action to reduce global water-related tensions
Global temperatures reaching new highs threatening food supply NASA scientists reported that 2024 was the hottest year on record.
Engineers repurpose algal biomass into materials that remove phosphate from water
As harmful algal blooms (HABs) continue to spread across the globe, urgent research is needed to address this growing threat.
Alex Simalabwi appointed new Executive Secretary and CEO of Global Water Partnership
New Executive Secretary and CEO Joins Leadership Team to Boost GWP’s Mission on Water Security and Climate Resilience
Algae-based method purifies chemically polluted water effectively, study finds
Europe's water bodies are in poor condition: more than half of them are heavily polluted with chemicals.
As water disasters increase, how do we impact climate policy?
In 2024, water disasters claimed at least 8,700 lives, displaced 40 million people, and caused over $550 billion in economic losses, according to The Guardian.
KETOS and Siemens join forces to revolutionize water management with AI and Robotics
KETOS, a leading water intelligence innovator, and Siemens, a leading technology company, have partnered to provide water quality solutions and improve water management for water operators.
WEF panel explores AI driven approaches to water scarcity
Artificial intelligence has the potential to minimize wastewater and optimize systems to support resource recycling, according to experts speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reports Arab News.
UNESCO and WMO Launch the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025
Glaciers and ice sheets store about 70% of the global freshwater Melting ice and glaciers threaten long-term water security In 2023, glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in the…
GWF-Microsoft AI collaboration unlocks millions of liters of water savings
Climate change is intensifying water scarcity globally, with projections indicating that by 2050, three out of four people worldwide could face drought impacts, especially in the Global South, where water demand will surpass supply in the coming years.
Study reveals how climate change may alter hydrology of grassland ecosystems
New research co-led by the University of Maryland reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water.
40-year study suggests extreme droughts will become more frequent and severe
Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance with the warming climate, warns a study from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow, and Landscape Research (WSL), with Professor Francesca Pellicciotti from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) participating.
NASA scientists find new human-caused shifts in global water cycle
In a recently published paper, NASA scientists use nearly 20 years of observations to show that the global water cycle is shifting in unprecedented ways.
Graphene’s new ion permeability could transform water filtration and sensors
Würzburg chemists have for the first time created a defect in graphene that allows ions to pass through. As they report in Nature, this could lead to new applications in water filtration or sensor technology.
World Water Day 2025 campaign launches with the theme ‘Glacier Preservation’
The campaign for World Water Day, 22 March 2025, is now live, and this year’s theme is ‘Glacier Preservation’