Reducing the costs of land degradation from agriculture
With 52% of all agricultural land degraded there is a need to reduce the costs of land degradation otherwise a vicious cycle forms, impacting the climate.
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Water scarcity a catalyst for cooperation
With demand for water projected to outstrip supply by 2030 water scarcity could be a source of conflict, or a catalyst for cooperation between all users.
Read analysisMixing education with food security
Urban farming is important to food security. One city exploring urban farming is Singapore which is mixing education with food security.
Read analysisHamburg’s resilience plan
Cities are threatened by climate change extreme weather. To reduce risks cities are building resilient infrastructure. Read about Hamburg's resilience plan.
Read analysisBerlin becoming a climate-friendly city
In 2015, Berlin launched its new strategy to become a climate-friendly city. Read how Berlin will implement climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Read analysisRotterdam on the path to becoming a resilient city
Resilient cities are ones that develop capacities to absorb future shocks and stresses. Read how Rotterdam is on the path to becoming a resilient city.
Read analysisChicago’s buildings leading the way in energy efficiency
Chicago has been an innovative hub for architecture and construction. Read how Chicago’s buildings are leading the way in energy efficiency.
Read analysisSydney Water becoming a utility of the future
Sydney Water is becoming a utility of the future by increasing energy efficiency and generating renewable energy with the savings passed onto customers.
Read analysisSmart water meters managing limited supplies
One of the major challenges for all nations is ensuring people have reliable access to water. Read about how smart water meters can manage limited supplies.
Read analysisMitigating water risks to the pharmaceutical industry
The WEF ranks the water supply crises as the number 1 global risk to businesses. Read about mitigating water risks to the pharmaceutical industry.
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