Climate Change

Climate Change

Water-related hazards account for 90% of all natural hazards and their frequency and intensity is generally rising.

Climate change most significantly manifests in disrupting the water cycle. Changing weather and water patterns are driving global water scarcity, and increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.  The impacts transverse scales and resiliency at the basin, city and utility level need to be coordinated to ensure adaptation measures are effective.

Projects

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Climate Smart Utilities

With urgent action needed on mitigation and adaptation, utilities from around the world, regardless of their size or loc...

Water-Wise Cities

Humanity cannot thrive and survive without water. Cities cannot function without water. A simple, but powerful reality. ...

Nature for Water and Sanitation

The International Water Association (IWA) has partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to advance sustainable catch...

Water Safety Planning

Humanity cannot thrive and survive without water. Cities cannot function without water. A simple, but powerful reality. ...

Blog Posts

Latest opinions and insights relevant to the water sector

December 19, 2024
The common drivers for action identified within the utility were declining water quality which often leads to a loss of public confidence and trust in the water...
Rapid urbanisation and climate change are challenging cities and water utilities globally, particularly in developing regions
November 5, 2024
Namibia has limited surface water resources, and most of its rivers are ephemeral, as they depend highly on the erratic and seasonal rainfall and only flow inte...
September 24, 2024
As a licensed water service provider in Kenya, Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (KIWASCO) relies on Lake Victoria and River Kibos as its main sources of ...

News / Events

December 2, 2024
The International Water Association is pleased to announce that the next edition of the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition will take place in B...
13 Aug - 14 Aug 2024 Canada/Toronto
13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 14 Aug 2024 18:00:00 Europe/London Utility Leaders Forum 2024 IWA Event Toronto - Canada International Water Association contact@iwa.net
April 11, 2024
The International Water Association (IWA) is delighted to launch the third edition of the IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme, whose results will ...