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How are European cities addressing climate change-induced water scarcity?
By Sophie Lavaud, Simon Touboul and Catherine Gamper, OECD Environment Directorate Just as we thought we could get out of an unprecedented global drought that marked the year of 2022, the world continues to face a ferociously dry summer. Spain is struggling with the… Continue Reading “How are European cities addressing climate change-induced water scarcity?”
Rising up to build resilience to droughts in a changing climate
By Catherine Gamper, Sophie Lavaud and Agnes Szuda, OECD Environment Directorate 17 June marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a year after unprecedented droughts plagued regions across the world. In Europe, the Po River basin – Italy’s breadbasket – faced the… Continue Reading “Rising up to build resilience to droughts in a changing climate”
The value of water: putting together the puzzle pieces for sustainable investment
By Nachilala Nkombo, WWF-Zambia Country Director, Kathleen Dominique, OECD Programme Lead Financing Water, and Andre Fourie, Global Director Water Sustainability, AB InBev Last month, the theme of World Water Day — “valuing water” — encouraged everyone to take a moment to consider what water… Continue Reading “The value of water: putting together the puzzle pieces for sustainable investment”
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