UN World Water Development Report

UN World Water Development Report

Climate change will affect the availability, quality and quantity of water needed for basic human needs, thus undermining enjoyment of the basic rights to safe drinking water and sanitation for billions of people, warns the latest UN World Water Development Report. The authors call on States to make more concrete commitments to address the challenge.…

World Water Day 2020 - Water Can Help Fight Climate Change

World Water Day 2020

World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. This year’s theme, ‘Water and Climate Change’, explores how water and climate change are inextricably linked. The idea for this international day goes back to 1992, the year in which the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development…

water used by food companies

Report calls on major food companies to use water resources more efficiently

Third edition of “Feeding Ourselves Thirsty” report reveals improved scores in water management practices from industry giants such as Mars, Incorporated and Unilever, but finds insufficient corporate action overall in an increasingly water-stressed world. Major food companies need to adopt far stronger practices to reduce their demands and impacts on limited water resources, according to…