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World Water Day on 22 March serves as a reminder of the critical role that water plays in food, climate, health, biodiversity and many other areas. To mark the day, here is a snapshot of some of the numerous SEI projects addressing critical water challenges.
On World Water Day, March 22, SEI explores water’s crucial role in development and peace. This year’s theme, “Leveraging Water for Peace”, guides our focus beyond mere access, highlighting water’s power in uniting communities and nations.
SEI’s work spans drinking water, sanitation, agriculture and energy, emphasizing integrated solutions for water, energy and food security. Our research and projects in areas like climate adaptation, urban planning, disaster risk and transboundary water management aim to foster sustainability and cooperation.
Join us in discovering how SEI’s initiatives contribute to a world where water is a catalyst for peace and sustainable development, ensuring a harmonious future for all.
Perspective / This World Water Day, SEI Scientist Doug Chalmers reflects on how science supports conflict resolution around one of the planet's most precious resources: water
Feature / SEI Africa's Harriette Okal discusses the role of water in conflict and cooperation, emphasizing sustainable management and gender equality.
With nearly 40% of the global population living near coastlines, the urgency to protect vulnerable ecosystems and infrastructures is at an all-time high. This feature delves into SEI's strategic initiatives that mitigate natural disaster impacts, safeguard freshwater resources, and fortify coastal infrastructure, highlighting their global significance in the fight against climate change.
Feature / Coastal communities can combat climate threats by safeguarding ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs.
SEI Asia, in partnership with the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), Thailand, Chulalongkorn University, ERIC, and the LMC Water Centre, has launched the Youth Leadership Network for the Mekong region to empower young leaders in advocating for sustainable water management and environmental conservation. This programme enhances their leadership, communication and community engagement skills through workshops, regional consultations and field studies, enabling participants from six countries to collaboratively develop strategies for the Lancang-Mekong basin's water issues. This effort fosters cross-national partnerships and a unified approach to the region's water resource challenges.
Discover how SEI is leading transformative change in water and sanitation management, tackling environmental challenges through innovative WASH tools, citizen science and revealing the unseen impact of sanitation on global methane emissions.
Perspective / Sanitation's overlooked role in methane emissions is critical for the pledge's success, demanding urgent action and innovation.
Feature / Discover five cutting-edge WASH tools for sustainable, data-driven decision-making in water and sanitation management.
Feature / Co-created citizen science empowers communities, reshaping research to reflect their real needs and priorities.
SEI Tallinn is addressing the pressing issue of how increased summer tourism impacts the Baltic Sea's coastal wastewater plants. Through the NURSECOAST-II project, they are focusing on enhancing the health of the Baltic Sea by improving the resilience of small wastewater systems.
Feature / The surge in tourism leads to seasonal fluctuations in wastewater generation, overwhelming the coastal wastewater treatment systems during the summer season.
Project / The NURSECOAST-II project aims to better adapt wastewater treatment systems to a high seasonality in tourist spots and improve the status of the Baltic Sea.
SEI Latin America is leading the charge in innovative water and climate strategies, blending serious games with robust research to enhance governance and community resilience. This work spans critical ecosystems and rural landscapes, driving sustainable and inclusive advancements in water resource management across the region.
Perspective / Six key recommendations from the 2023 UN Water Conference for future water management strategies and transformative governance.
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