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| Total Projects: | 13 | |
| Priority SDGs: |
Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2) Water Quality (SDG 6.3) Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) International Cooperation and Capacity Building (SDG 6.a) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) Water-Related Disaster Management (SDG 11.5) Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) |
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| Priority Regions: | Motagua | |
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Biotech, health care & pharma
Food, beverage & agriculture Manufacturing Power generation Retail Services |
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| Organization Types: |
40%
Business
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Coalition / Consortium
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NGO / Civil Society
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Water Fund
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| Profile Completion: | 91% | |
Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $4,847,731,295.00
Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):
For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.
As reported by organizations on the Hub.
1.1.1.WATER RESOURCES Surface water covers about 1,000km2 of the 108,900km2 land area of Guatemala. Although surface water resources are abundant, they are unequally distributed, highly seasonal, and generally polluted. Fresh groundwater from wells and springs is an essential resource and a major source of potable water and is used for agricultural, industrial, public, and domestic demand. Ground water is generally plentiful from sedimentary aquifers throughout the plains, valleys, and lowlands of the country. The two most substantial aquifers are the Pacific coastal plain alluvium and the karstic and fractured limestone that extend beneath the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, Sierra de Chama, and Peten lowlands. Other more limited aquifers are important for small-scale local demands. The mountains and hills of Guatemala contain many other types of aquifers, including volcanic pyroclastic and lava deposits, low permeability sediments, igneous, and metamorphic aquifers. Alluvial plains, valleys and lowlands make up about 50 per cent of the country's territory and contain about 70 per cent of the available groundwater reserves. Guatemala has 23 major lakes and another 119 that together cover an area of 950km2. The storage capacity of up to half the lakes in Guatemala is used solely for hydroelectric energy generation - the volume of water is in the order of 524 million m3. The Chixoy hydroelectric dam is the largest of the hydroelectric reservoirs with an effective capacity of 275MW which supplies 15 per cent of the country's electricity demand. An important lake to highlight, located near Guatemala City, is the once pristine Lake Amatitlán which is now long degraded from years of domestic and industrial dumping, and deforestation. Each year large quantities of untreated sewage, industrial effluent and around 500,000 tons of sediment are carried into Lake Amatitlán through the lake's primary inflow source, the Villalobos River, causing high levels of water pollution and an accelerated rate of eutrophication and siltation. The lake is drained by the Michatoya River which is a tributary of the María Linda River. The town of Amatitlán is located at the head of the Michatoya river. A dam with a railway on top was constructed at the narrowest point, thus effectively dividing the lake into two water bodies with different physical, chemical and biological characteristics. The lake is used as a water source for navigation and transportation, sightseeing and tourism, recreation, and fisheries. The Lake Atitlán basin is a closed watershed or endorheic lake located in the volcanic highlands of Guatemala. This lake is the deepest lake in Central America with estimated depths of at least 340 metres. However much of the lake has not been completely sounded for depth, therefore accurate capacity is not well understood. Competing uses place high demand on the waters of Lake Atitlán and serious problems of water pollution, soil erosion, and forest loss are prevalent. In 1996 the Authority for the Sustainable Management of the Atitlán Basin (AMSCLAE) was established which produced a master plan in 2000. However, the plan is still under revision and only a few measures are actually being implemented.
1.1.2.WATER USE Irrigation in Guatemala is concentrated in three regions of the country: -The Atlantic coast region has low humidity and high evapotranspiration so irrigation is needed for the cultivation of bananas, tomatoes, watermelon, and tobacco. -The high plains region has very little rain for much of the year and has fertile volcanic soils that do not retain moisture very well. Without irrigation, there is only one harvest per year so crops such as basic grains require irrigation. -The lower coastal zones have irrigated sugarcane and banana plantations. Irrigation in Guatemala is divided into three key types: i) private irrigation (often a gravity water system), normally controlled by a family, company, or community agriculture system; ii) state owned and operated irrigation programmes and; iii) small-scale communal irrigation systems which normally are very efficient. The operation and maintenance of state-run irrigation systems is paid for through fees based on the surface area irrigated, not on how much water is used. Generally, the fees collected do not cover the real costs of the energy needed to irrigate the land. More recently a fee has been introduced aimed at covering this difference that includes an annual payment for a period of 40 years whereby the state will recuperate about 60 per cent of the money invested on projects. The master plan for irrigation and drainage (Plan de Accion para la Modernizacion y Fomento de la Agricultura Bajo Riego) (PLAMAR) is effectively the technical division of irrigation and drainage under the Ministry of Agriculture. Furthermore, PLAMAR is the national action plan for the modernization and promotion of lands under irrigation while promoting and coordinating irrigation projects. PLAMAR identified 2,094.19km² under cultivation that had drainage problems; although regions under irrigation (1,693.02km² ) did not show evidence of drainage or salinity problems. The lack of an adequate infrastructure to drain large amounts of water quickly has caused flooding problems in the southern coastal regions. Beginning in the 1970s, Guatemala became heavily invested in hydropower with the construction of large hydroelectric dams. The Chixoy hydroelectric project provides about 15 per cent of the country's power. By 1990, hydropower accounted for 92 per cent of Guatemala's total electricity generation, with oil and diesel fired plants accounting for the rest. The National Institute of Electricity (INDE) (El Instituto Nacional de Electrificacion) encouraged the private sector to build over 1,000MW of new hydropower in Guatemala. Additionally, INDE constructed the following Country Overview - Guatemala projects: 340MW Chulac; 130MW Xalala; 135-MW Serchil; 69MW Oregano; 60MW Santa Maria II; 59MW Camotan; and the 23MW El Palmar. In 2008, Guatemala was either planning or constructing about 25 hydroelectricity plants throughout the country totalling approximately 2,500 MW.
1.2.WATER QUALITY, ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH Major environmental problems are deforestation in the Peten rainforest, soil erosion, and water pollution. Based on established biological and chemical standards, every water body in Guatemala is considered to be moderately if not critically contaminated. Upper aquifers in major urban areas are contaminated from a variety of sources. In Guatemala City, untreated storm water is injected into the upper aquifer in an attempt to recharge the water supply of the city. Leaching from landfill in Guatemala City has also severely contaminated the local aquifers and generally, only deep confined aquifers should be considered safe from biological and chemical contamination. Sewage from Guatemala City has caused the Villalobos and Las Vacas rivers to be considered the most contaminated streams in the country. Additionally, biological contamination of shallow aquifers by pathogens due to the improper disposal of human or animal wastes is a problem in many populated and rural areas of the country. In agricultural areas, pesticides are a primary source of contamination. Chemical contamination results from the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the sugarcane and banana plantations of the Pacific and Caribbean coastal plains. Along both coasts are streams, marshes, and swamps that contain large quantities of brackish or saline water and unless desalinated, these sources are unsuitable for most uses.
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Center for Environmental Sustainability (Organization)
Support business and organisations achieve their sustainable development goals, through the application of life cycle approaches like water footprint and life cycle assessment Learn More
Guatemala Water Fund (FUNCAGUA) (Organization)
"Contribuir a la disponibilidad del suministro de agua en el largo plazo para la Regi—n Metropolitana de Guatemala, concientizando sobre su uso responsable y llevando a cabo acciones eficientes de conservaci—n y de reducci—n de riesgo, a travŽs de alianzas … Learn More
PepsiCo (Organization)
Water stewardship has long been one of PepsiCo’s top priorities, and it's an important part of building a Positive Value Chain. As one of the first companies of our size to acknowledge water as a human right, we have a … Learn More
Water For People (Organization)
Water For People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. OUR VISION A world where every person has access to reliable and safe water … Learn More
Water Resilience Coalition (Organization)
ceowatermandate.org/resilience
The Water Resilience Coalition, founded in 2020, is an industry-driven, CEO-led coalition of the UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate that aims to elevate global water stress to the top of the corporate agenda and preserve the world's freshwater resources … Learn More
Chignecto Isthmus Restoration Forest (Project)
www1.plant-for-the-planet.org/acadian-forest-restoration
Help us restore native forests across the Chignecto Isthmus. This internationally recognized ecosystem connects Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada, and is vital for communities, wildlife, and our shared climate Ð but only if we can protect it first. … Learn More
FUNCAGUA- Guatemala Water Fund (Project)
We are a Water Fund whose mission is to contribute to the availability of water supply in the long term for the Metropolitan Region of Guatemala, raising awareness about its responsible use and carrying out efficient conservation and risk reduction … Learn More
Forest Protection and Restoration in the El Zapote Watershed, Cordillera Alux Forest Reserve (Project)
www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...
The project area is located in the El Zapote watershed, part of a group of 15 watersheds that provide water for the Metropolitan Guatemala City region (Figure 1). The properties are located in the Cordillera Alux Forest Reserve, which is … Learn More
Forest Protection, Agroforestry Promotion, and Reforestation in the Xaya-Pixcaya Watershed (Project)
www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/...
This project, a collaboration between TCCC and TNC, achieved the conservation and restoration of 243.23 hectares in the Xaya-Pixcaya watershed in the Department of Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The Xaya and Pixcaya rivers provide approximately 30% of the water supply for Guatemala … Learn More
Funding Matchmaking Initiative Guatemala (Project)
www.gwp.org/en/sdg6support/themes/finance/funding-matchmakin...
Under the SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme, with support of UNEP, GWP, UNEP-DHI and UNDP Cap-Net, Guatemala developed an IWRM Action Plan in 2018-2019. Out of this Action Plan, the action 'Identification and Strengthening of Watershed Technical Committees' was chosen … Learn More
Huehuetenango (Project)
www.purprojet.com/project/huehuetenango
Created in 2014, this project aims at: Reinforce the movement towards coffee farming sustainability, limiting impacts of erosion on the one hand and developing new business opportunities for producers on the other hand; Empower a limited number of first level … Learn More
Making Handwashing Available during COVID-19 (Project)
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We supported UNICEF�s global response to the COVID-19 pandemic to expand efforts to keep children and their families safe from infection. Our donation of $450,000 and $55,000 in essential supplies, including water tanks and pipes manufactured by Orbia, helped address … Learn More
ONIL Stoves Guatemala (Project)
www.carbonfootprint.com/vcs_onil_stoves_1720.html
The project involves the distribution and installation of ONIL Stoves for use by households in Guatemala. Before the adoption of the ONIL Stove, households in Guatemala used inefficient, conventional open fire. The ONIL Stove is a fuel-efficient stove that reduces … Learn More
Replenishment in GB (Project)
www.cocacolaep.com/assets/Sustainability/Documents/2380ce1f8...
In GB, together with The Rivers Trust we are working to implement a series of critical nature-based solutions, which will replenish water in some of the most water stressed areas. Funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation, the three-year programme will support … Learn More
Starbucks Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E) Practices (Project)
www.conservation.org/campaigns/starbucks/Pages/default.aspx
Starbucks and Conservation International began an assessment of the water component of the Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices program in 2008, focused on 2 stages in the coffee value chain: cultivating, growing and harvesting coffee using methods that avoid … Learn More
Water For People: Guatemala (Project)
www.waterforpeople.org/guatemala
Clean water is key to development. While 90% of Guatemalans living in rural dispersed communities have access to basic and safely managed water service, water quality is a problem, blocking economic and personal development. Water For People constructs piped water … Learn More
Water for the Future (Project)
journey.coca-cola.com/historias/agua-para-hoy-agua-para-el-f...
The project goal is to support the strengthening of long-term conservation mechanisms (Water Funds) in 11 basins of 6 countries in Latin America, implementing actions in the field, investing in more than 5,000 hectares in priority areas of watersheds key … Learn More
Water for the Planet (Project)
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pepsico-and-the-nature-cons...
The objective of "Water for the Planet" is to establish a collaborative work between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and PepsiCo to support the development and strengthening of the Water Funds, by investing in conservation actions to protect six supply areas … Learn More
"COVID-19 HELP FOR WORKERS " (Resource)
ca.cair.com/updates/covid-19-help-for-workers
CAIR-CA has put together the following guide to some of the resources for workers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Learn More
(List) American Water Works Association: Coronavirus Resources (Resource)
www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/Coronavirus#106...
With special attention to resources for utilities, this page lists relevant guidance around water and COVID-19. Learn More
Developers: American Water Works Association
(List) WEF: The Water Professional’s Guide to COVID-19 (Resource)
wef.org/news-hub/wef-news/the-water-professionals-guide-to-t...
This page seeks to help water sector professionals keep informed on the attributions of the COVID-19 virus and any measures needed to protect both workers and public health, in general. Learn More
A policy framework for tackling the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 crisis (Resource)
www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/documents...
In this policy brief the ILO offers comprehensive and integrated recommendations on the key areas of policy action that should form part of that response.The brief is addressed at ILO constituents (governments, employers and workers), policy-makers and the general public. Learn More
A safe operating space for humanity (Planetary Boundaries) (Resource)
In this Nature feature, Johan Rockstrom and co-authors argue that identifying and quantifying planetary boundaries that must not be transgressed could help prevent human activities from causing unacceptable environmental change. Learn More
Aqua Gauge (Resource)
www.ceres.org/resources/tools/ceres-aqua-gauge-comprehensive...
Inform and strengthen your company’s water management strategies and allow your investors to evaluate current water management activities against detailed definitions of leading practice. Learn More
Developers: Ceres
Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Landscape Assessment (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/benefit-accounting-nbs
Nature-based solution (NBS) can improve degraded ecosystems, help sequester carbon, and manage the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events. Businesses are beginning to recognize the value of NBS for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER): True Cost of Water Toolkit (Resource)
www.bieroundtable.com/publication/true-cost-of-water-toolkit
Developed by a group of leading beverage businesses, this is an easy-to-use excel tool for beverage facilities to estimate direct costs associated with their most water- and resource- intensive processes, beyond just the cost of water from the tap. The … Learn More
Business Guide: COVID-19 (Resource)
An emphasis on gaps in WASH coverage and what role institutions play in battling COVID-19. Links and other resources provided. Learn More
Businesses and Workplaces- COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/bu...
Plan, Prepare and Respond- Breakdown for different industries on how to operate safely. Cleaning and disinfecting, Worker Safety, Support Resources, Mitigation Strategy Learn More
CDP Global Water Report 2018 (Resource)
This report presents analysis of the response data from a sample of 783 of the world’s largest publicly listed companies. The report is aimed at companies and investors seeking to understand how they can play their part in delivering a … Learn More
CEO Water Mandate Toolbox (Resource)
The Toolbox connects your business to the latest tools, guidance, case studies, datasets, and more most relevant to you based on your circumstances and interests. It features more than 250+ resources from dozens of organizations and is updated every week. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
COVID-19 Emergency Response UNICEF Hygiene Programing Guidance Note (Resource)
wateractionhub.org/media/files/2020/04/03/WASH-COVID-19-hygi...
This document is intended for WASH and C4D officers at country offices working together on the Covid19 outbreak preparedness and response. The document contains guidance on reviewing existing resources and coordination mechanisms, identifying the right intervention and considerations for sustainability … Learn More
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/office-buildings...
Workers in office buildings may be at risk for exposure to the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists can take steps to create a safe and healthy workplace … Learn More
COVID-19 Guidance for Legionella and Building Water System Closures (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system....
How to ensure the safety of your occupants and building water system and devices Learn More
COVID-19 Makes Handwashing Facilities and Promotion More Critical Than Ever (Resource)
www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/04/30/covid-19-makes-...
The campaigns, which target audiences at home and in schools, promote improved health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing, the importance of connecting to the water supply and sanitation system, regular payments for service continuity, and improving sanitation and menstrual … Learn More
COVID-19 Resources for California Nonprofits (Resource)
calnonprofits.org/publications/article-archive/680-californi...
Constantly updated database for California nonprofits. Contains Advocacy and support links, funding opportunities, Federal resources and information, announcements and resources, employee and employer resources, and resources for individuals. Learn More
COVID-19 WASH Refugee Resources (Resource)
wash.unhcr.org/covid-19-resources
Technical guidance, WASH preparedness, webinars, checklists for health facilities, self assessments, and guidance on disinfectants. Learn More
COVID-19 and food safety: Guidance for food businesses (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331705/WHO-2019-nCo...
The purpose of these guidelines is to highlight additional measures so that the integrity of the food chain is maintained, and that adequate and safe food supplies are available for consumers. Learn More
COVID-19 and the right to water: The crucial role of business during and after the pandemic (Resource)
gbihr.org/updates/covid-19-and-the-right-to-water-the-crucia...
Includes Immediate steps, ongoing health measures that can be taken, and responsible business practice Learn More
COVID-19: SABESP AND THE FIGHT AGAINST THE PANDEMIC IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (Resource)
www.worldwatercouncil.org/sites/default/files/Members/NL_mem...
Based on the major combat guidelines set by the São Paulo State Government, Sabesp is fully engaged to endure COVID-19 pandemic within its operation area, which means 374 municipalities located throughout São Paulo state and home to about 28 million … Learn More
Developers: Sabesp
California: Businesses and employers (Resource)
covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers
California and the federal government are providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. Learn More
Checklist: Restoring Water Quality in Buildings for Reopening. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_c...
Checklist for restoring water quality in buildings left unused for a long duration. Learn More
Developers: EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Cleaning and Disinfecting (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/clean-disinfect/...
CDC/EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Includes Printable Materials Learn More
Coronavirus Relief Options (Resource)
www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-option...
We’re here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. We offer multiple funding options for those seeking relief. Read more below. Learn More
Drinking Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and COVID-19 Library – WASH4Work (Resource)
Best practices- Resources- Webinars on WASH/COVID-19 topics. Learn More
FAO: Nature-Based Solutions for agricultural water management and food security (Resource)
www.fao.org/3/CA2525EN/ca2525en.pdf
NBS offer a promising contribution on how to enhance the availability and quality of water for productive purposes and human consumption, while preserving ecosystems. In this discussion paper, 21 case studies of water management processes are analysed, using a non-representative … Learn More
www.fao.org/3/CA2594EN/ca2594en.pdf
FAO has been emphasizing the need to accelerate a global transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems, advocating an integrated approach. This document focuses on the management of water for agricultural use. Learn More
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/community-...
The purpose of this document is to provide ministries (e.g. Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Water (MOW)), sub-national public health authorities, and implementing partners with a practical framework of action to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of … Learn More
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (Resource)
www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_report_socio-economic_i...
This document gives advice on: 1. Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace 2. How to manage COVID-19 risks when organizing meetings & events 3. Things to consider when you and your employees travel 4. Getting … Learn More
Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)
waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...
The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard can be used to provide comparable quantification and robust analytics, helping corporations, governments, and researchers manage water resources and achieve greater water sustainability. Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (2018) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
This guide outlines why and how investors engage on agricultural supply chain water risk. Learn More
Developers: WWF
HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines (Resource)
www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-hacc...
The Committee designed this document to guide the food industry and advise its sponsoring agencies in the implementation of HACCP systems. Learn More
Heineken: Our response to Covid-19 (Resource)
www.theheinekencompany.com/our-response-covid-19#:~:text=Fur...
In this link, you will find an overview of our measures and initiatives to support the health and livelihood of employees and communities in which we operate. Our three guiding principles: Health, safety, and trust of our people Safeguard the … Learn More
Developers: Heineken
How Can We Ensure Everyone Can Wash Their Hands With Soap and Water, to Protect Lives from COVID-19? (Resource)
washmatters.wateraid.org/blog/how-to-ensure-everyone-can-was...
Om Prasad Gautam, Khairul Islam, and Erik Harvey discuss the importance of handwashing with soap and water in reducing the risk of infection from COVID-19 and highlight the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector can and should do in response to … Learn More
Incorporating Multiple Benefits into Water Projects: A Guide for Water Managers (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/incorporating-multiple-benefits-into...
Adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, requires significant investment in natural and built water systems. These investments present a significant opportunity to support not only water, but to provide … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Links: Resources on COVID-19 and WASH (Resource)
sanitationandwaterforall.org/about/about-us/water-sanitation...
To help our partners in responding to this health crisis in their countries, we have compiled different resources and tools around COVID-19 and WASH, which include documents, videos, social media materials with messages on public health, webinar recordings, etc. Learn More
Long Beach- COVID-19 Resources (Resource)
Resources for the Long Beach community. Covers topics such as: Movement Strategy, Family Resource Government Resources Learn More
Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_m...
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
National Register of Health Service Psychologists: Resources (Resource)
www.nationalregister.org/coronavirus-resources
National Register Resources: Psychological resources and information. Learn More
OSHA COVID-19 (Resource)
www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html
OSHA has developed this interim guidance to help prevent worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The general guidance below applies to all U.S. workers and employers. Learn More
Operational Considerations for COVID-19 Management in the Accommodation Sector (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331937/WHO-2019-nCo...
With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their core operations. This guide is meant as a stepping point to begin reopening with safety as a … Learn More
Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-b...
During an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current outbreak of COVID-19, small business owners must prepare for disruption in their business as well as prepare to protect their employees’ health and safety in the workplace. These steps are recommended … Learn More
washmatters.wateraid.org/publications/hygiene-supply-chain-r...
Guidelines for supply chain workplaces to reopen with a robust WASH plan of action. Learn More
ceowatermandate.org/resources/putting-nature-to-work-integra...
This report shows how putting nature to work can help deliver infrastructure services with greater impact and lower cost, all the while reducing risks from disaster, boosting water security and enhancing climate resilience. Learn More
Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)
www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...
The Coca-Cola Company is quantifying the water-related “Replenish” benefits derived through its Community Water Partnership (CWP) projects. The work described in this report builds on previous efforts, and provides a current status of quantification results for three categories of CWP … Learn More
Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company
Questions relating to food businesses (Resource)
www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/questions-relating-to-food-...
Questions\ guidelines relating to food businesses answered by the WHO. Learn More
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance....
This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Learn More
Restoring Water to Medical, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Shutdowns, Unsafe Water (Resource)
engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/covid19/index_html
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
SAVEh Water Efficiency Self-Assessment System (Resource)
SAVEh is the platform through which Ambev shares its water management system free of charge with other companies, which has helped to reduce more than 40% of the company’s water consumption in the last 13 years. This water efficiency tool … Learn More
Developers: Ambev S/A
SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Compass Business Tools inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows you to explore commonly used business tools that may be useful when assessing your organization’s impact on the SDGs. Learn More
Scaling Corporate Water Stewardship to Address Water Challenges in the Colorado River Basin (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/colorado-river-water-stewardship
The Colorado River Basin states face significant water challenges, including the overallocation of water, long-term drought, and climate change. This report, commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation, explores the potential for corporate water stewardship to help solve these challenges. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
pacinst.org/publication/multiple-benefits-in-austin-texas
The City of Austin, Texas is facing an increasingly uncertain water future, from decreasing water supplies and more intense droughts to periodic flooding and water quality impairments. Austin is addressing these challenges head on, from investments in water efficiency and … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
pacinst.org/publication/site-water-targets-south-africa
The world’s water resources are under increasing pressure from rising water consumption, pollution, and climate variability. The variety of water challenges companies face, from water governance issues to extreme events like drought, manifest in the river basins where the companies … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity: Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 (Resource)
www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_report_socio-economic_i...
This report is a call to action, for the immediate health response required to suppress transmission of the virus to end the pandemic, and to tackle the many social and economic dimensions of this crisis. It is, above all, a … Learn More
Soil & Water Assessment Tool (Resource)
The Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a small watershed to river basin-scale model used to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land use, land management practices and climate … Learn More
In response to the challenge of quantifying the business benefits, WaterAid, Diageo, GAP Inc., and Unilever have worked with PwC and ODI to develop a practical, step-by-step guide. The guide will help companies understand the business value of their WASH … Learn More
Developers: WaterAid
Sustainable Rice Platform (Resource)
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation is the world’s first voluntary sustainability standard for rice. The standard is complemented by a set of 12 quantitative performance indicators. By identifying “hotspots,” the indicators enable users to monitor … Learn More
Sustainable Timber Sourcing – Good Practices in Construction Material Industries (Resource)
ic.fsc.org/preview.fsc-principles-and-criteria-for-forest-st...
The Forest Stewardship Council created the Principles of Forest Stewardship as a worldwide standard to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)
The AWS Standard is a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context. Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
The Business Case for WASH (Resource)
This paper provides examples of how to make progress in service delivery in and beyond the workplace. With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their … Learn More
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-nbs-evidence-tool-2019
This tool is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Three Priorities for Business on the Coronavirus (Resource)
businessfightspoverty.org/articles/three-priorities-for-busi...
A deep dive into three areas for business action:1 Responsible Marketing 2 Accelerating Collaborative Action at the Country Level 3 Building Resilience and Good Practice Solutions for Business Learn More
Towards the Circular Economy: Accelerating the scale-up across global supply chains (Resource)
This report explores the possibilities of scaling a circular economy, given the reality of the global economy and the complexity of multi-tier supply chains. Learn More
Developers: World Economic Forum
UN-Water Resource List (Resource)
www.unwater.org/coronavirus-global-health-emergency
This page brings together water and sanitation-related information from UN-Water Members and Partners in the light of the coronavirus global emergency. UN-Water is working to ensure the most up-to-date information, resources, and guidance as they become available. Learn More
Uniting Business to Combat COVID-19 (Resource)
www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/20th-anniversary-campaig...
As the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact is calling on business leaders everywhere to unite to support workers, communities, and companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinated international plan involving the business sector will … Learn More
Urban and Agricultural Water Use in California, 1960 -2015 (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/urban-agricultural-water-use
Water is the lifeblood of California, providing for the household needs of 40 million people and supporting one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, various commercial and industrial activities, and the health and viability of the state’s … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
WASH in Health Care Facilities: Global Baseline Report 2019 (Resource)
washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-04/J...
New figures from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) indicate that WASH services in health care facilities are sub-standard in every region. Learn More
Developers: UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund
WASH@Work: A Self-training Handbook (Resource)
ILO Sectoral Policies and Governance and Tripartism Departments present four self-training modules, which adapt existing ILO training tools on OSH to provide governments, workers and employers with the necessary skills to implement the general principles contained in relevant ILO instruments. … Learn More
Water Balance Targets (Resource)
www.worldwildlife.org/publications/water-balance-targets
Companies are increasingly setting and pursing ‘water balance targets’ as part of their water stewardship strategies. The seeming simplicity of balance goals can be attractive – “we will restore a volume of water equal to the amount our business consumes.” … Learn More
Developers: WWF
Water Risk Filter (Resource)
The Water Risk Filter can be used to assess and respond to water related risks for your own operations, suppliers, or growth plans. Learn More
Developers: WWF
pacinst.org/publication/business-framework-water-covid-19
To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus and rebuild our economies during and after the pandemic, collective action on water is essential. Such action can help not only to contain the virus, but also to realize the human right … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
World Bank Brief: WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) and COVID-19 (Resource)
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/wash-water-sanitation...
Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More
Business Guide to Circular Water Management (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/business-guide-to-circular-wat...
WBCSD Learn More
Chemicals Management Module (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/chemicals-management-module-20...
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Learn More
Climate Change Adaptation Technologies for Water (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/climate-change-adaptation-tech...
CTCN; UNEP Learn More
Corporate Engagement on Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/corporate-engagement-WASH-supp...
CEO Water Mandate; Water Witness International; WaterAid; WBCSD Learn More
Creating Vibrant Markets for Investment in Climate Solutions (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/creating-vibrant-markets-for-i...
WBCSD Learn More
Drought Stress Testing Tool (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/drought-stress-testing-tool-20...
UNEP Learn More
Efficiency in Water Use: Guidance for the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/efficiency-water-use-guidance-...
IPIECA Learn More
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/feeding-thirsty-2017
Ceres Learn More
From Organic Waste to Energy Ecolab Case Study (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/organic-waste-to-energy-ecolab...
Ecolab Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
PRI; WWF Learn More
Guide to Responsible Business Engagement with Water Policy (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/policyengagement
CEO Water Mandate; Pegasys; Water Witness International; WWF Learn More
High and Dry: Climate Change, Water, and the Economy (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/high-dry-climate-change-water-...
The World Bank Learn More
IWRM Data Portal (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/iwrm-data-portal-2015
UNEP-DHI Learn More
Natural Infrastructure for Business Platform (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/natural-infrastructure-for-bus...
WBCSD Learn More
Nature-Based Solutions for Water (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/nature-based-solutions-for-wat...
UN Water Learn More
Principles on Water Governance (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/principles-water-governance-20...
OECD Learn More
Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/progress-drinking-water-sanita...
UNICEF; WHO Learn More
Rivers in Crisis (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/resourcesrivers-in-crisis-2010
River Threat Netwrok Learn More
Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/files/private-sector-water-policy-engage...
CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/sweden-textile-water-initiativ...
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/aws-international-water-stewar...
Alliance for Water Stewardship Learn More
The Business Case for Action on WASH (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-business-case-for-action-o...
WaterAid Learn More
The Business Case for Investing in WASH (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/business-case-investing-wash-2...
CEO Water Mandate Learn More
The Business Case for Responsible Corporate Adaptation (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-business-case-for-responsi...
CEO Water Mandate Learn More
The Business Opportunity in Water Conservation (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/business-opportunity-water-con...
McKinsey Learn More
The Circular Sanitation Economy (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/circular-sanitation-economy-20...
Toilet Board Coalition Learn More
The Freshwater Health Index (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/toolbox-2/freshwater-health-index
Conservation International Learn More
U.S. Climate-Water Database (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/u-s-climate-water-database-201...
U.S. General Services Administration Learn More
U.S. Drought Monitor (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/u-s-drought-monitor-2017
National Drought Mitigation Center Learn More
UN Environment's Freshwater Strategy (2017-2021) (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/un-environments-freshwater-str...
UNEP Learn More
USGS Water Data Portal (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/usgs-water-data-portal-2016
USGS Learn More
Wastewater: The Untapped Resource (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/wastewater-the-untapped-resour...
UN Water Learn More
Water Efficiency Toolkit (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-efficiency-toolkit-2014
AT&T; EDF; Global Environmental Management Institute (GEMI) Learn More
Water Risk Hotspots for Agriculture (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-risk-hotspots-agricultur...
OECD Learn More
Water Stewardship in Sustainable Agriculture: Farm and Catchment Level Assessments (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-stewardship-sustainable-...
SAI Platform Learn More
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