Water
Water is at the core of life on Earth. It's also a crucial component of all non-living things, used in the production of everything from the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the buildings we live in.
There is no life without water, but across the globe, water is under stress. Its quality is harmed by urban, industrial, and agricultural pollution, and its availability is impacted by the extreme weather events becoming increasingly common with our changing climate.
How can we responsibly use the water we have and continue to benefit from this critical resource?
Clean Water
Human health relies on the availability and accessibility of clean water
Tim Wainwright
Tim Wainwright is the Chief Executive of Water Aid, an organisation that brings clean water to communities around the world. In this interview from COP28, he discusses the power of collaboration and the necessity of effective policy in dealing with complex issues. Tim also focusses on water as a local problem that needs to be addressed in its local context.
Ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems are teeming with biodiversity and – with their capacity for storing carbon – crucial for life on Earth
SEAHIVE
Rising sea levels threaten over 600 million people living in low-elevation coastal communities. At the University of Miami in Florida, researchers have developed a solution inspired by beehives. These biophilic structures dissipate wave energy to protect Miami's coastline while providing space for coral and mangroves to grow.
Energy
The power of water is behind a new wave of clean energy
Vibrant Blue Economies
Small Island Developing States are disproportionately impacted by the changing climate. The natural resources surrounding these island nations - like mangroves and coral reefs - are the first line of defence against rising sea levels and natural disasters, but they need protecting. Dr. Deborah Brosnan explains the opportunity of investing in nature-based solutions to restore ecosystems and rebuild economies at the same time.
