water scarcity

AI-enabled smart metering supporting precision agricultural water management and digital governance.

AI-Enabled Smart Metering for Agricultural Water Governance

Water scarcity and agricultural demand place sustained pressure on arid food systems. Digital oversight is increasingly required to balance productivity with...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Circular ripples on water surface representing urban water reuse, recycling, and closed-loop water systems.

Urban Water Reuse Systems: Building Resilience in Water-Stressed Cities

Cities in arid and water-stressed regions face growing pressure to reduce potable water demand while supporting population growth. Urban water reuse...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read

Wising Up to Water

With cities facing rising demand for water, along with variable supplies, water utilities are providing tailored advice to customers to modify...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

Tailor-made industrial water

Water is a key component of local and national economies with the resource often a key input in a variety of...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Achieving water security and the SDGs

The Water Show Africa, held in Johannesburg over March 28th and 29th, brought together a series of speakers, both locally and...
Robert C. Brears
9 min read

A water crisis in Malta

“We are in a crisis”. Hydrologist Marco Cremona pleads to put water higher on Malta’s national agenda.    
Robert C. Brears
7 sec read

Water crisis in Malta

“We are in a crisis”. Hydrologist Marco Cremona pleads to put water higher on Malta’s national agenda.    
Robert C. Brears
7 sec read

New book out: Urban Water Security (Wiley)

In the 21st Century, the world will see an unprecedented migration of people moving from rural to urban areas. With global...
Robert C. Brears
41 sec read

Creating a water-secure future for cities

With global demand for water projected to outstrip supply by 40% in 2030, cities around the world are facing a water-insecure...
Robert C. Brears
5 min read

Cape Town’s quest for water security

The City of Cape Town is warning its residents that their water consumption is too high...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read