Sustainable Development Goals

Solar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agricultureSolar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agriculture

Solar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agriculture

Using drought-prone California as a case study, a research team shows that increased solar and wind energy can reduce the…

5 years ago
Water and women: we need to know moreWater and women: we need to know more

Water and women: we need to know more

Photo: © Caritas Internationalis. Justice for women in the access to water and sanitation will not be attained without more…

6 years ago
Plugging the data gap: Google and UN Environment unveil freshwater monitoring appPlugging the data gap: Google and UN Environment unveil freshwater monitoring app

Plugging the data gap: Google and UN Environment unveil freshwater monitoring app

Photo by Google Earth UN Environment, Google and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre have unveiled a groundbreaking web-based platform…

6 years ago
We’re in a global water crisis. It’s time to turn to natureWe’re in a global water crisis. It’s time to turn to nature

We’re in a global water crisis. It’s time to turn to nature

Photo of Milanovac Lake in Croatia’s Plitvice National Park. (© Maurizio Biancarelli/ Wild Wonders of Europe) Earth has a water…

6 years ago
World Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCNWorld Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCN

World Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCN

Water, ecosystems and human development is the leading theme of this year’s World Water Week. The annual conference on water…

7 years ago