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What measures can we take to reduce the impact of flash droughts
ClimateFoodWater
August 25, 2023

What measures can we take to reduce the impact of flash droughts

Flash droughts are becoming more common due to global warming. A recent study predicts increased flash drought risk in major agricultural regions worldwide which would impact food production, energy, and water supplies. Improved forecasts are crucial for adaptation and mitigating these impacts.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Food security with vertical farming
FoodWater
July 27, 2023

Food security with vertical farming

Only 3% of the world’s water is drinkable and suitable for agriculture, but its use is growing at twice the rate of population increase. Agriculture uses 70% of freshwater and is both a cause and casualty of water scarcity. Vertical farming uses 98% less water than traditional methods and supports food security.

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Source: World Economic Forum
8 unconventional ways to tackle water scarcity
Water
April 14, 2023

8 unconventional ways to tackle water scarcity

Around 25% of people on Earth face shortages of water for drinking, sanitation, agriculture and economic development. Conventional water sources (snowfall, rainfall and rivers) cannot fulfill demand in water-scarce areas. But there are eight unconventional water sources we are not making full use of.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Climate adaptation strategies of 5 Indian communities
ClimateFoodWater
March 3, 2023

Climate adaptation strategies of 5 Indian communities

India continues to witness the devastating effects of climate change. Extreme weather events were recorded in the country for 80% of the year in 2022. The impact on its growing population is starting to show. Adaptation is essential to build long-term resilience to the impacts of climate change.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Woman aims to run 200 marathons to highlight water crisis
Water
October 21, 2022

Woman aims to run 200 marathons to highlight water crisis

2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries. Mina Guli, CEO of the Thirst Foundation, is running 200 marathons in a year, in some of the most water-stressed locations, to draw attention to the water crisis. She is aiming to complete her final marathon on World Water Day in March 2023.

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Source: SDG Action
How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water
EnergyFoodWater
October 14, 2022

How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water

Scientific evidence points to food systems being responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to net zero requires coordinated action to manage the highly complex interplay between food production, water, energy, forestry, and biodiversity.

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Source: SDG Action