http://www.waterunite.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waterunite.org en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:32:49 +0000 Rocketspark http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/27441/flocean-spotlight-can-environmental-pressure-become-a-catalyst-for-innovation/ As the global freshwater crisis intensifies, so does the need for more sustainable solutions. Global freshwater demand could exceed available supply by 40% by 2030, and the consequences extend far beyond water availability. It threatens public health, disrupts businesses and economic development, and places pressure on communities and regions who are vulnerable to water scarcity.As the consequences of climate change become more severe, people, businesses and governments face mounting pressure to... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:23:37 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post27441 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/27359/jibu-spotlight-how-a-water-franchise-model-redefines-innovation/ When we think of innovation, we tend to picture sophisticated technologies, groundbreaking inventions or scientific breakthroughs. Yet, while technological advancement often dominates the innovation landscape, innovation is not necessarily about creating something entirely new. Water Unite programme partner Jibu demonstrates how rethinking an established business model can be just as transformative as developing a new technology.Innovation involves the practical implementation of ideas to create... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:06 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post27359 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/27305/mr-green-africa-spotlight-how-locally-recycled-plastic-is-building-resilience-against-global-supply-shocks/ Plastic waste in Nairobi and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz might seem worlds apart. But they’re increasingly connected.The plastic supply chain was once viewed primarily as a sustainability challenge however it is increasingly becoming a geopolitical one too. Ongoing global conflict, such as in the Middle East, have disrupted access to raw materials and key trade exposing the vulnerability of global plastic supply chains. At the same time, tightening sustainability requirements are increa... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:28:46 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post27305 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/27291/why-is-water-central-to-the-planet/ Water is at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution (UNEP, 2023). As these environmental effects worsen, so do the pressures on the water systems that underpin them. The emerging reality is that water is not just a component of healthy ecosystems, but the foundation of a healthy planet.Water systems can act as natural checks against climate volatility. Underground aquifers store freshwater over long periods, helping communities and ecosystems withstand drought and inc... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:26:12 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post27291 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/27218/gree-energy-spotlight-turning-a-significant-source-of-methane-into-clean-energy-for-communities/ You've probably heard the joke. Cows fart, methane goes up, the planet warms. Someone at a dinner party tells you one steak is "worth" a flight to New York, a popular comparison but not an actual scientific equivalence. These allegories have become shorthand for one of the biggest challenges in tackling climate change: methane.Agriculture is responsible for a significant share of global methane emissions, much of it associated with livestock and the method in which agricultural waste is managed.... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:27:48 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post27218 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26872/global-health-starts-at-the-tap-the-case-for-investing-in-water/ Water is a foundational pillar of infrastructure along the Congo River, providing transportation, food sources and livelihoods. Yet its vital role in local economies and lifestyles masks a more sinister potential: a corridor for disease outbreak. In 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo experienced its worst outbreak of Cholera in 25 years, recording 64,427 suspected cases and 1,888 deaths (UNICEF, 2025). Transmission persisted into 2026 among fishing communities along Lake Tanganyika, where li... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:26:38 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26872 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26642/water-has-a-financing-problem-ai-might-have-just-solved-it/ For decades, investors could point to the reason why the financing gap in water was not closing: a lack of measurable, transparent data for on-the-ground solutions. The slow response of capital markets created a cycle of declining water security and underinvestment. Despite being a material risk to most supply chains, and undervalued as a socioeconomic driver, water is still missing $6.7 trillion in infrastructure funding (WEF 2024; GWI 2025)The financing landscape — and technology — has cha... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:42 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26642 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26622/water-unite-and-accor-join-forces-on-global-sustainability-innovation-program-ahead-of-un-water-conference/ Water Unite and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, have announced a new partnership as part of Accor's Sustainability Innovation Program, a global five-year initiative designed to accelerate the identification, testing and scaling of resource management solutions across its network. Water Unite will work with Accor to design and deliver the program's initial focus on water across selected hotels within the Accor portfolio.The Sustainability Innovation Program follows a structured four-pha... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:51:39 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26622 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26417/not-just-esg-water-as-material-financial-risk/ The widespread focus on energy supply chains is an expected and necessary response to recent volatility. In directing attention toward energy markets, a different vulnerability remains unaddressed. Water is foundational to most major supply chains, but at present, it is an underpriced blind spot.Water stress represents a risk exposure of $70 trillion of global GDP, according to the World Resources Institute (Bloomberg Green, 2025). By 2030, total freshwater demand is expected to outpace supply b... Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:08 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26417 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26195/water-unite-welcomes-harry-bromptons-iced-tea-in-the-fight-against-global-water-scarcity/ Water Unite is excited to announce British ice tea brand Harry Brompton's as the latest partner to adopt its micro-contribution model, supporting water security initiatives in the Global South. Harry Brompton's Iced Tea will donate 1p per litre of beverages sold in Co-op stores to Water Unite. The partnership advances Water Unite's mission to provide clean water for people and the planet. Nearly 1 in 10 people globally still lack clean water close to home, with 52% of the world's population proj... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:41 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26195