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Blogs About Water

We found 11 Blog entries on this topic; most recently published at the top.

Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council: What Women’s Empowerment Means to Me

Zelda Yanovich, Technical Officer, Networking and Knowledge Management, Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)

Breaking the silence about menstrual hygiene—a taboo in many cultures worldwide—can help empower girls and women in their homes, communities, school, and the workplace. Read more →

Posted: March 29, 2013 | Topics: Water, Women & Sustainability

Three Reasons to Take Action on Water

Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services

Water is cheap. So why should business address it? Costs, uncertainty, and competition are all on the rise. Read more →

Posted: March 22, 2013 | Topics: Water

Corporate Innovation Through Aspirational Goals

Sissel Waage, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Stretch targets, or "big hairy audacious goals," can improve performance, yet they require daily focus, short-term objectives, and detailed targets. Read more →

Posted: February 15, 2013 | Topics: Climate Change, Ecosystem Services, Environment, Strategy & Integration, Water

Who in the Room will be Retired in 10 Years?

Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services

At World Water Week in Stockholm, I was like a kid in a candy store. However, the most impactful moment for me came had nothing to do with water, agriculture, sustainability, business, or anything else that I deal with day in and day out. It was a simple question. Read more →

Posted: September 14, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Leadership, Water

In the Spotlight: Wastewater in China’s Textile Industry

Andy Chen, Associate, Advisory Services

With the rapid growth of China’s economy, textile exports tally about US$212 billion, accounting for 34 percent of total market share. Accompanying this development is (quite literally) an unwanted byproduct: wastewater—approximately 2.5 billion tons annually, according to one report. Read more →

Posted: April 16, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Water

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