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Feature.Nov 10, 2022

Water and youth: We need to be at the heart of climate change negotiations

Youth have both a voice and expertise to bring to the decision-making tables for climate change. Ahead of COP27, one of SIWI’s youth empowerment champions Juanita Ayala attended the 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY17). She brought back hope and determination.

News.Nov 9, 2022

Landmark report: water is critical to avert a climate disaster

On 9 November, SIWI’s Dr Malin Lundberg Ingemarsson and Professor Johan Rockström presented a landmark report at the climate conference COP27. The first-ever summary of freshwater’s role in climate mitigation shows how countries must rethink their climate strategies.

News.Nov 7, 2022

Water is critical for success on climate action

Authors of a new report say that reaching climate targets depends heavily on better decisions to manage already scarce water resources. Uninformed policy choices could put freshwater supplies at risk and derail climate action.

Feature.Nov 4, 2022

Futureproofing food: farming in a warmer, drier climate

Over 70% of water use is in agriculture. This figure is often framed to highlight water use, but it also highlights a huge risk; food security is extremely vulnerable to water scarcity. Farmers around the world are having to learn the hard way how to adapt to a climate that is too dry, too wet or both. We spoke to SIWI s Anton Earle, who will be championing investment in rainfed agriculture for food security in an uncertain climate at COP27 in Egypt.

Feature.Nov 4, 2022

The essential drop to reach Net-Zero: 10 minutes with Dr. Malin Lundberg Ingemarsson

November 9 at COP27 sees the launch of the much anticipated report about water and climate mitigation. In the busy days leading up to COP27, we find a few moments to chat with the report lead, Dr. Malin Lundberg Ingemarsson.

News.Nov 3, 2022

The link between climate change and security

News.Nov 3, 2022

5 reasons why water is critical to COP27

Too little has happened since last year’s climate meeting COP26. But the upcoming COP27 can speed up progress if water is placed at the heart of climate action. New research and growing climate risks should make water more important than ever – here are five reasons.

News.Nov 2, 2022

You are invited to the online Water Pavilion at COP27

Welcome to the Water Pavilion of the climate meeting COP27. SIWI is actively involved in the pavilion, which is advising governments and negotiators on water-related climate solutions. All sessions can also be followed online, so that everyone can learn about how water can help us find more effective ways to tackle climate change.

Feature.Oct 31, 2022

Leaving no one behind at COP27

As COP27 fast approaches a slew of reports highlight how much work is yet to be done to meet the goal of reducing projected warming to 1.5 degrees. Water must be at the core of climate policy and action. Inclusive water governance has never been more urgent.

News.Oct 31, 2022

Protect the ocean to protect people and planet

As COP27 fast approaches a new study shows the role a healthy ocean plays in tackling the climate crisis. Saving the ocean starts on land and freshwater ecosystems are crucial to protecting ocean health. Climate action must consider upstream and downstream linkages for long term success.

News.Oct 31, 2022

Launch event: New role for water in climate action

Join us on 9 November for the launch of the first-ever report that summarizes the role of water in climate mitigation. SIWI’s Dr Malin Lundberg Ingemarsson, Professor Johan Rockström and other leading scientists will explain why this report should revolutionize climate action.

Feature.Oct 27, 2022

SIWI engages as the world meets to talk water

News.Oct 24, 2022

Join us at COP27

Water can be a powerful tool in climate action. At the climate meeting COP27 on 6-18 November, SIWI will launch a landmark report on the unknown role of water in climate mitigation and talk about new types if climate solutions. Mark your calendar to follow our events online.

News.Oct 20, 2022

10 messages to the UN 2023 Water Conference

Next year’s United Nations conference on water comes at a critical time – the growing global water crisis must be urgently addressed to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SIWI is taking active part in the preparations for the conference and has presented ten ideas for more effective water policies.