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Mercury crisis in the Atrato River exposes deep human and environmental costs
A growing humanitarian emergency in Colombia reveals how illegal mining, pollution and neglect threaten one of its most vital rivers

Editorial Team SDG6
Oct 233 min read


Rivers on trial as citizens take water pollution to court
Nearly 4,000 residents challenge major companies over alleged contamination of the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers in a landmark environmental case

Editorial Team SDG6
Oct 173 min read


Mountains and glaciers are the world’s fragile water towers
Main sub-headline: why cryosphere decline is turning steady rivers into seasonal gambles for communities from the Andes to the Himalaya

Editorial Team SDG6
Oct 114 min read


World Water Week 2025 highlights water’s central role in climate action
Stockholm gathering will examine resilience, equity and innovation for a sustainable future

Editorial Team SDG6
Sep 92 min read


Billions still without clean water: how academic breakthroughs could change everything
Academic innovation and community action driving global progress towards clean water and sanitation for all by 2030

Editorial Team SDG6
Aug 243 min read


When could the world run out of drinking water?
Global water crisis: Urgent action needed to secure drinking water for billions by 2030

Editorial Team SDG6
Jul 253 min read


Clean water for all: The ROAMfilter Plus is transforming access in remote communities
An innovative solution bridging the gap in rural water access while supporting global sustainability goals

Editorial Team SDG6
Jun 173 min read


Clean water crisis fuels cholera: An urgent call for action
Cholera outbreak in Angola exposes public health gaps as over 15,000 cases and 250 deaths highlight urgent need for clean water access

Editorial Team SDG6
Apr 193 min read


Revolutionising water access: The resurgence of Hippo Roller technology
Simple ideas can ease the burden of water collection, improving health, equality, and opportunity in underserved communities

Editorial Team SDG6
Apr 123 min read


Saving rain, securing futures: Save The Rain's two-decade journey
Empowering communities with rainwater harvesting, Save the Rain tackles water scarcity, gender inequality, and climate resilience worldwide.

Editorial Team SDG6
Apr 103 min read


Breaking the cycle of water scarcity
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people in Uganda still lack reliable sources of safe drinking water.

Editorial Team SDG6
Mar 183 min read


443,832 young lives lost annually: Urgent call for clean water
Access to safe water and proper sanitation is a fundamental human right, yet millions of children worldwide face life-threatening consequenc

Editorial Team SDG6
Jan 113 min read


Improving global water access through local partnerships and sustainable strategies
Water is an essential resource for life, and its scarcity in many parts of the world has become a pressing issue for sustainable development

Editorial Team SDG6
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Community-focused water initiatives: The role of wash hubs in improving public health
Maji Safi International LLC, a startup affiliated with Purdue University, has made significant strides in addressing the development of a co

Editorial Team SDG6
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Lending for water and sanitation: A first-hand reflection
When it comes to water and sanitation, the impact of financing is not just theoretical — it’s transformative.

Editorial
Nov 2, 20243 min read


Global leaders unite at Forbes Summit to fast-track water access initiatives
The Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit in New York, held during the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, brought together key

Editorial Team SDG6
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Water sustainability: Revolutionary new process
As global water resources face increasing strain, innovative solutions are essential to promote sustainability and equitable access to clean

Editorial Team SDG6
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Autumn Peltier: A voice for water rights and environmental justice
Autumn Peltier, Chief Water Commissioner of the Anishinabek Nation, has emerged as a leading voice in the global fight for water rights and

Editorial Team SDG6
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Sustainable water and energy solutions: The IDS mission
In recent years, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has been collaborating with partners in Ghana to address pressing sustainability

Editorial Team SDG6
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Global water crisis: Leaks and poor infrastructure lead to massive losses
Water is a fundamental resource essential for life, yet vast quantities are lost globally due to leaks and inadequate infrastructure mainten

Editorial Team SDG6
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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