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A new effort by Kochi’s local authorities, supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is now underway to restore the city’s waterways, which are seen as crucial to helping the city adapt to the changing climate.

This report outlines over 100 actionable strategies for frontline communities' water and sanitation systems in the face of intensifying climate impacts while addressing systemic inequities.

Wildfires, floods, intense heat, droughts, and other extreme events fueled by climate change are threatening water systems in the U.S. and around the globe.

This report details how United States local regulators can reinforce the resilience of utilities. The report highlights funding issues across the private and public water and wastewater sectors.

The wildfires in the Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures. As evacuation orders are lifted, safe drinking water should be of concern. Community water systems can be damaged, residents need to learn how water is affected and what can be done.

The $6 billion investment project aims to increase water supply resiliency to climate-induced drought, earthquakes, and future costs. With the OpNEXT Resilience Analysis Model, the researchers quantified the benefits of the project.

The Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project in Sri Lanka's Dry Zone restores ancient irrigation systems, improving water access, increasing farmers' incomes, and supporting biodiversity, offering a sustainable model for climate resilience.

Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in western North Carolina, damaging homes and contaminating wells. Experts warn the region must improve disaster preparedness as extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change.

Johannesburg faces a worsening water crisis due to aging infrastructure, leadership changes, and a lack of skilled professionals. Experts urge dedicated funding and warn of growing calls for water privatization.

Climate change worsens deferred infrastructure maintenance in the U.S., increasing costs for roads, bridges, and water systems. Extreme weather risks need significant investment in resilient infrastructure to mitigate rising damage and adaptation costs.