Our Scans · (LF.6) Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• [New] England faces a shortfall of five billion liters a day of public water by 2055 without urgent action by the government and water companies. Somerset Live
• [New] Increased Risk of Vector-borne Diseases: Stagnant water after floods can create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and chikungunya. Blogger
• [New] CVC will co-invest in the development of Therme Manchester, which is currently underway and on track to open in late 2028 as the largest water-based wellbeing destination in Europe. CVC
• [New] Without urgent action, England's public water supply could face a daily shortfall of 5 billion liters a day by 2055 - enough to fill up Wembley Stadium almost 4.5 times every day. Strutt & Parker - Rural Hub
• [New] Because in a world where surface water flood risk (from intense downpours) is the biggest, and fastest growing kind of flood risk, they soak up water close to where it falls, like a sponge. CIWEM
• [New] The steep decline in river water flows are part of a broader trend of reduced water availability across the Indus basin, posing a major threat to Pakistan's agricultural and energy sectors. TFIPOST.COM
• [New] The primary goal is to establish a forecasting model for the treated wastewater usage in Saudi Arabia for the Year 2035 for better planning and management of available water resources to meet the future demand swell in advance. SpringerLink
• [New] Projects like the Bhakra Dam in Punjab and other hydroelectric and irrigation facilities in Himachal Pradesh could be adversely affected, reducing water availability and power generation. Pakistan Defence Forum
• [New] China's large dams have the potential to regulate water flow, impacting India and Pakistan, especially during dry and rainy seasons. Pakistan Defence Forum
• [New] Context: A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, titled 'How Extreme Heat is Impacting India', reveals that 57% of Indian districts are at high or very high risk due to extreme heat exposure. StudyIQ
• [New] England faces 5 billion liter a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 - and a further 1 billion liter a day deficit for wider economy. GOV.UK
• [New] Ushering the AI revolution into Canada's ocean economy will require a new generation of professionals who understand the fast-evolving digital tools and how they can be applied to better understand the waters that surround us. Dalhousie News
• [New] The National Policy on Water-Based Activities will establish a framework for the development of water-based recreational activities in Jamaica, streamlining operational and regulatory requirements of the water sports sector while promoting sustainability in coastal zones and watersheds. eTurboNews | eTN
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• If India suspends the Indus Water Treaty or reduces water supply to Pakistan, China might retaliate by restricting water from the Indus or Sutlej rivers. Pakistan Defence Forum
• Sectoral Disruptions: Droughts disrupt hydropower generation & inland water transport (e.g., Panama Canal), countries like India & Australia are at high risk. PMF IAS
• Without intervention an extra 5bn liters a day will be needed for public water supply by 2055, plus another 1bn liters for industry and farming. The Guardian
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like several Middle Eastern nations, faces severe water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and a rapidly growing population, which have threatened the sustainability of water resources and led to the degradation of both renewable and non-renewable resources. SpringerLink
• Proceeds from PUB's green financing efforts fund planned and future green projects that support PUB's efforts to ensure a resilient and sustainable water supply for Singapore, which remains critical amidst the challenges of climate change. MOF
• As climate change continues to impact global food systems, farmers face rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Blogger
• Reliable access to water underpins health, economic opportunity, and security in every country, and ensuring global access to safe and adequate water for basic needs is now more important than ever. U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia

Last updated: 30 June 2025