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Opinion / #water security
Despite being vital to health, security, and economic prosperity, water is often taken for granted. As supplies come under growing strain, water-related considerations will shape economic policy and political decision-making, as well as firms’ investment decisions, risk assessments, and corporate strategies.
While the rest of the world is mainly concerned about the energy disruptions caused by the Iran war, the Gulf countries are more anxious about the Islamic Republic’s threats to their desalination facilities. If the US attempts to seize Kharg Island, it could spell disaster for the region's "saltwater kingdoms."
Makanan & Pertanian
How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
From the Ifugao highlands to Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains, Indigenous terrace farming illustrates how long-standing, locally adapted practices capture water, conserve soil and diversify crops to withstand intensifying climate extremes.
Sustainability standards and ratings do not generate enough information for businesses to understand their environmental impacts across scales and create mitigation plans to avoid further transgression of planetary boundaries.
All #water security Opinion
13 November 2025
Makanan & Pertanian
India’s farm policies behind bad air, unhealthy diet, water crisis
10 November 2025
16 September 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Climate resilience is a strategic investment
3 September 2025
2 Julai 2025
Makanan & Pertanian
Fighting meat with emotions, not facts
17 Jun 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Political changes don’t weaken the case for green business
29 Mei 2025
19 Mei 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Revisiting the Indus Water Treaty in turbulent times
13 Mei 2025
6 Mei 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Indigenous forest peoples can finally control nature finance
21 April 2025
14 April 2025
25 Mac 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Central banks must stem the nature crisis
12 Januari 2025
Sisa Kumbahan
How microplastics are destroying soil and human health
26 Disember 2024
Karbon & Cuaca
The false promise of 'responsible mining'
12 Disember 2024
Polisi & Kewangan
‘No-Go’ mining zones can protect nature as renewable energy surges
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