Water
Water is an essential resource to life. However, 844 million people in the world, or 1 in 9, lack access to it.
Water
Chronic water scarcity, hydrological uncertainty, and extreme weather events (floods and droughts) are perceived as some of the biggest threats to global prosperity and stability. With water intersecting with all sections of society and industry, water security is therefore a major challenge for both governments and organisations. Environment and sustainability professionals play a key in resolving this crisis by supporting the application of circular economy principles to water management. Through its guidance, member workshops and webinars, IEMA is actively supporting the creation of institutional tools (i.e. legal and regulatory frameworks, water pricing, and incentives), technologies and information systems that will help environment and sustainability professional to better allocate, monitor and conserve water resources, creating additional value for organisations by application of circular economy principles.
Water articles
Global water crisis threatens $58trn in economic value, WWF claims
Climate change and pollution are having a devastating impact on the world’s water and freshwater ecosystems, which are worth an estimated $58trn (£48trn) in annual economic value.
Water is an increasingly stressed resource. Despite covering more than 70% of the planet, only a tiny fraction is available as fresh, clean drinking water.
The UK government and water regulators may have broken the law over untreated sewage discharges made last year, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has said today.
A total of 25 countries – home to a quarter of the global population – face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available renewable supply.
A one-day conference, organised by community interest company Climate Action North, is showcasing some of the extensive work taking place to restore and conserve the seas and oceans.
We need to embrace the spirit of the pioneers of the water sector and planning to enable new models that challenge the status quo, says Sandra Norval
Water companies could be hit with “unlimited fines” for polluting the environment under a new plan unveiled by the UK government today.
As PFAS seep into the public consciousness (and bloodstream), Chris Seekings reports on what’s being done to regulate them
