Nepalese communities grapple with upstream-downstream water management challenges
For many years, the upstream and downstream communities in Nepal have harmoniously collaborated to ensure the availability of sufficient water…
The water-energy-food nexus – an intersectoral approach to resource efficiency
Is it possible to reduce the use of resources in our urban food, energy and water systems, and at the same time stimulate local development and the economy? Nashik, India shows that a nexus approach – an intersectoral approach to sector specific problems – could be the answer.
Improving cities with nature: Introducing INTERACT-Bio
By Kobie Brand, Director of the ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center — INTERACT-Bio is about working together to mainstream biodiversity and…
How Sponge Cities in China manage urban water challenges
Cities in China face significant water-related challenges, including flood, reduced water quality and severe water scarcity – exacerbated by rapid…
Water and Sanitation for Cities in the spotlight at LOCS4Africa
In partnership with hosts the City of Ekurhuleni, ICLEI Africa convened the Local Climate Solutions for Africa (LoCS4Africa) congress from…
Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits
By Andrea Erickson, Managing Director, Water Security The journey of our water from source to tap is long, and not…
Water markets can support an improved water future
By Brian Richter, Chief Scientist, Water at The Nature Conservancy Fresh water touches every part of daily life—from drinking water…
Water resilience: why it’s important and how to fund it
by Lauren Stabler, Resilient Cities 2016 social media volunteer This afternoon’s panel session focused particularly on the adverse effects of…
China’s New Opportunity: Water Funds
By Daniel Shemie, Kari Vigerstol, Mu Quan, Wang Longzhu The Nature Conservancy What do the Chinese cities of Harbin, Ningbo,…
Successful water management case studies from cities show water as an enabler of nature and man
Cities from Japan, Korea and Slovakia shared their case studies in enhancing water quality, treating waste water and improving the…
Host Cities of the 7th World Water Forum shared local challenges and successes
The host cities of the 7th World Water Forum: Daegu and Gyeongbukdo, shared the water…
The 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference opens at Gyeongju during the 7th World Water Forum
The 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference, held under the title of “Toward a Roadmap for implementation”, opens today at…