Pacific Institute President Featured at COP29 | |
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Pacific Institute President and CEO Water Mandate Head Jason Morrison was featured on several panels at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
As climate change worsens the water crisis, water resilience and collective action are more important than ever. Morrison's sessions focused on increasing innovation in water, private investments in WASH, and achieving long-term sustainability.
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We Need Your Help: Support Water Resilience Today | |
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Our world is facing unprecedented water challenges and together, we have the power to shape a future where water resilience is a reality for all. But we cannot do this without you.
Join other supporters in protecting our planet's most precious resource: fresh water. Donate today and double your impact! Thanks to a generous match from the Pacific Institute’s Board of Directors, your donation between now and December 31 will be matched up to $75,000.
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New Report Highlights the Potential for Stormwater Capture to Contribute to Resilient Colorado Water Future | |
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The 2023 Colorado Water Plan estimates that by 2050 there will be a municipal and industrial water supply gap of between 250,000 and 750,000 acre-feet per year.
New Pacific Institute report in collaboration with Wright Water Engineers, Inc. and One Water Econ seeks to understand the extent to which rainwater harvesting and stormwater capture in urban areas can work to help fill this gap.
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Pacific Institute Director of Research Featured in PSA for Rain Ready California | |
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Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute Director of Research, was recently featured in a public service announcement for Rain Ready California, hosted by the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources, the California Stormwater Quality Association, and the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership.
Rain Ready California highlights local examples of stormwater capture projects and inspires residents to get involved.
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Pacific Institute Receives Recognition for Continued Commitment to Excellence, Responsibility, and Transparency | |
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For almost 40 years, the Pacific Institute has led groundbreaking and actionable research to develop solutions for the world's most pressing water issues. This year, we are thrilled to announce we've been awarded three new distinctions that will carry us forward in our journey as we continue to build water resilience.
- 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit from Great Nonprofits
- Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
- Four stars from Charity Navigator
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Reflections from the UN General Assembly | |
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The Pacific Institute’s latest blog, authored by President Jason Morrison, highlights key water stewardship efforts during UNGA 79 in New York, where the global water crisis took center stage.
During the week, the CEO Water Mandate facilitated impactful sessions, exploring innovations like AI in basin diagnostics, nature-based solutions, and collective action. The Water Resilience Coalition’s CEO Circle meeting and the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit convened over 100 business leaders, all committed to driving water resilience forward.
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Dr. Peter Gleick to Give Keynote at 7th International EcoSummit Congress 2024 | |
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Dr. Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder will give a keynote address at EcoSummit 2024 in Zhengzhou, China in December.
EcoSummit 2024 will highlight integrated aspects of ecological science under the theme, “Eco-Civilization for a Sustainable and Desirable Future.” The conference will emphasize fostering socio-economic and ecological resilience across all scales.
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Dr. Gregg Brill to Present at International Desalination and Reuse Association’s World Conference | |
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Next month, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Dr. Gregg Brill will be featured at this year’s International Desalination and Reuse Association World Conference in Abu Dhabi.
His sessions will focus on building collective action for water resilience and Net Positive Water Impact.
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Dr. Peter Gleick to Receive Prestigious Award at Annual Meeting of American Geophysical Union | |
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Dr. Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder will be honored with the Stephen Schneider Lecture at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Geophysical Union.
This award recognizes outstanding scientific accomplishments in global environmental change and in communicating scientific results to the public.
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Michael Cohen Participates in Salton Sea Summit | |
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Pacific Institute Senior Researcher and Salton Sea Expert Michael Cohen recently participated in the 2024 Salton Sea Summit.
This was the fourth biannual summit focusing on assembling and sharing cutting-edge research related to some of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Salton Sea.
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Shannon Spurlock Presents in Webinar on Stormwater Capture | |
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Last month, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher of Public Policy and Practice Uptake Shannon Spurlock presented in the webinar, “Establishing a Framework for Integrating Stormwater Capture into Water Supply Planning.”
The webinar informed and guided water sector professionals in evaluating the potential value and feasibility of tapping stormwater as a source of supply and navigating the complex process of working with other utilities, regulators, elected officials, and relevant stakeholders to move ideas into action.
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Dr. Gregg Brill Featured at COP16 | |
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Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Dr. Gregg Brill presented at COP16 in Cali, Columbia.
His presentations focused on “Unlocking Biodiversity MRV,” “Reimagining Nature,” and “Non-State Actors Advancing Nature-Based Solutions for Biodiversity and Resilience Action.”
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WASH Benefits Accounting Framework Guidance for Use Webinar | |
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Last month, the WASH4Work team hosted a webinar where participants learned about the WASH Benefits Accounting Framework, the 4-step process guidance, application insights from companies & partners, and WASH project scenarios.
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The world's most influential media outlets frequently turn to the Pacific Institute to provide expert, science-based insights on water challenges and solutions. Here are just a few of the media highlights from the past month. | |
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