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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
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Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
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Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
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This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
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Infrastructure that provides access to clean water and adequate sanitation frees women and girls from health and safety risks.
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In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
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Good quality environmental data and statistics are critical to monitoring and evaluating progress toward the SDGs in Mongolia, and developing policies to achieve these goals.
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In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
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A water project includes a gender, caste, and minority ethnic strategy to promote the rights of marginalized groups in Nepal.
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Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
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Faced with periods of drought, Seosan City in the Republic of Korea uses smart technologies to manage limited water resources and reduce leakages.
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With the Integrated Water Resources Management approach, sustaining water resources is a collaborative effort in Bhutan.
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In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
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A multitude of positive gender impacts are possible through small infrastructure investments.