Category: Water security
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The Colorado River’s Silent Plea: Act Before It’s Too Late
In a heartfelt exploration of the Colorado River’s current state, it’s evident that water shortage is a pressing issue. The river, which resembles a tree branching out to various states, is in a precarious situation due to prolonged drought. The two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, are at a quarter of their capacity,…
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Beyond the Horizon: Projecting Bhutan’s Water Future in a Changing Climate
My journey with Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, has been a long and fulfilling one. From supporting their hydro-met services to developing flood forecasting in the Wangchhu River Basin (https://lnkd.in/gj7aW5aN), conducting climate risk assessments for hydro-power and water resources management, and building capacity on disaster risk reduction – it’s been a deeply rewarding experience.…
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Rallying for Global Water Security
The UN 2023 Water Conference was a watershed moment that recognized water as a global common good and proposed an ambitious Water Action Agenda. However, significant challenges remain to achieve water security worldwide. The work programme 2024-2025 was Published and proposed some options for supporting SDG-6 progress. Key actions include:Develop a UN system-wide strategy for…
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Enhancing Water Security
It was a pleasure to meet Keithroy H., CEO of the Barbados Water Authority, to discuss a matter of utmost importance to Barbados and the global community: water security. It was a meeting of minds seeking solutions through modernization and innovative finance for the BWA. Green Climate Fund is fully cognizant of the urgent need…
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Mobilizing Finance for Climate-Resilient Water Solutions
Financing is key to realizing this vision. We must align investments for water security with climate action and find innovative ways to mobilize new sources of funding. Blended finance instruments that strategically combine public and private capital can accelerate the deployment of climate solutions. Mechanisms like resilience bonds, environmental impact bonds, and blue carbon offset…
Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 