Water

What is the UN Oceans Conference and How Does it Help Achieve SDG14?

The UN Oceans Conference will convene from 9–13 June in Nice, France. Learn about what it is and how it aims to protect our oceans.

5 Facts on Marine Heatwaves

Heatwaves exist not only on land, but also in oceans.

Water Unequal Exchange: Embedded Groundwater, Chemicals, and Wastewater in Textile Trade from Bangladesh to the EU and the USA (2000–2023)

The Algorithmic Thirst — AI’s Growth Demands a Unified Approach to Water and Energy

Surging energy & water (cooling) demand by AI risks ecological collapse or energy shortages in water-stressed areas.

Seminar: Water as Enabler for Climate Action and Future Society

UNU, Sweden & SIWI hosted experts on water for climate action, announcing World Lake Day & affirming Japan-Sweden ties for sustainability.

Beyond Participation: Power Relations, Information Flows, and Collaboration in Water Governance: a Case of the Pra River Basin, Ghana

Reusing Treated Wastewater and Biosolids in Urban Agriculture: Social Feasibility of a Decentralized Approach for Underserved Settlements

The Africa Regional Workshop, organized by UNU-INWEH and UNOSD, promoted evidence-based approaches to accelerate progress toward SDG 6 on water and sanitation

UNU-INWEH’s SDG 6 Policy Support System Enhances National Capacities for Informed Water and Sanitation Governance

Ensuring Climate Resilience of Small Islands in Indonesia

An op-ed by UNU-IAS expert Martiwi Diah Setiawati calls for stronger enforcement of environmental laws to protect Pari Island in Indonesia.

Implementing the IDAWM Framework to Enhance Agricultural Water Management in the African Union

Implementing the IDAWM Framework to Enhance Agricultural Water Management in the African Union