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The Pacific Institute envisions a world in which society, the economy, and the environment have the water they need to thrive now and in the future. In pursuit of this vision, the Institute creates and advances solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges, such as unsustainable water management and use; climate change; environmental degradation; food, fiber, and energy production for a growing population; and basic lack of access to fresh water and sanitation. Sin…
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Pacific Institute
Cummins Inc. (Organization)
Cummins is an American Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Learn More
California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) (Organization)
Water scarcity in California is rapidly increasing due to unsustainable water use and decreasing supply reliability. Worsening droughts, intensifying wildfires, and degradation of freshwater ecosystems, all amplified by climate change, are further threatening water supplies for people and nature. To … Learn More
CEO Water Mandate (Organization)
The CEO Water Mandate mobilizes business leaders to advance water stewardship, sanitation, and the Sustainable Development Goals – in partnership with the United Nations, governments, peers, civil society, and others. Endorsers of the CEO Water Mandate recognize that they can … Learn More
WASH4Work (Organization)
WASH is critical to leading healthy lives. Yet billions of people every day still do not have access to safe and clean water for drinking or washing, toilets and basic hygiene requirements to ensure that they stay healthy and well. … Learn More
Water Resilience Coalition (Organization)
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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
Kurita Group (Organization)
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For as long as nearly 70 years since its founding in 1949, Kurita Water Industries has been consistently operating in two areas of "water and the environment." To cater to diverse customer needs, the Kurita Group provides comprehensive solutions by … Learn More
LCW - Localizing California Waters (Organization)
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Localizing California Waters (LCW) is a diverse network of land and water stewards* committed to community and watershed resilience by organizing local actions building toward holistic and coordinated land-based solutions. The annual conferences and other statewide events serve as the … Learn More
California Farm Water Success Stories (Project)
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California Farm Water Success Stories series, document how agricultural water stewardship practices are at work on-the-ground, at the farm and irrigation district level. Ten short video interviews offer first-person insights from these innovative water managers. In addition to the success … Learn More
Ecolab Smart Water Tools for Business Decision Making (Project)
In addition to its role as the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies, Ecolab has developed tools to help businesses drive water stewardship performance in their own operations. Ecolab’s Smart Water Navigator and Water Risk Monetizer enable companies … Learn More
Multi-Benefits of Water Management in Austin (Project)
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The Pacific Institute is facilitating a multi-stakeholder discussion around the incorporation of a multiple benefit framework in parallel with the City of Austin's Rain Catcher Pilot Program in the Waller Creek watershed. This work will serve as a test case … Learn More
Onsite Water Reuse in Silicon Valley (Project)
A warmer and more variable climate, combined with continued population and economic growth, threaten water supply reliability for Bay Area communities. In addition, floods, wildfires, and other natural hazards pose a growing risk for water systems. There is growing interest … Learn More
Salton Sea Revitalization Project (Project)
The Pacific Institute's efforts in the Salton Sea combine monitoring, evaluation, analysis, and engagement with stakeholders to support and advance restoration.Project ResultsThe Pacific Institute has played an active role at the Sea for more than twenty years. The Institute has … Learn More
Santa Ana River Watershed Sustainable Landscapes Initiative (Project)
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With climate change altering the timing and volume of precipitation, climate-resilient urban landscapes and water supply strategies are critical – particularly for those who depend on imported water like Southern California. The Pacific Institute & CEO Water Mandate are leading … Learn More
Santa Ana Watershed Site Water Targets Pilot (Project)
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The Pacific Institute, in its role as co-secretariat for the CEO Water Mandate, coordinated a clustered pilot for setting site water targets in the Santa Ana River Watershed (SARW) in southern California. This helped test and inform global guidance under … Learn More
South Africa Contextual Water Target Setting Pilots (Project)
The CEO Water Mandate launched this collaboration to help companies set water stewardship targets to both address their business-related water challenges and build the resilience of the broader catchment. Crucially, the pilot project informs target-setting through a local lens: because … Learn More
Southeast Asia Apparel Water Action (Project)
In 2011, the CEO Water Mandate and UNEP worked with Levi, Nike, H&M, and Nautica on a collective action project intended to improve corporate water management among apparel companies in Cambodia and Vietnam.The project’s overarching goal was to improve water … Learn More
Studying Corporate Engagement on Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) (Project)
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It is estimated that one in five people are employed in global supply chains. Corporations have the potential to play an influential role in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, “ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for … Learn More
WASH SMS (Project)
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The WASH SMS Project is harnessing the potential of mobile phones and internet technology to create a highly accessible communication and data tracking system that develops crowd-sourced data i the form of maps and data sets to improve water and … Learn More
Saving Water Through Leak Detection in Affordable Housing (Project)
Read the latest blog post here: Saving Water, Time, and Money by Fixing Leaks in Affordable Housing As drought – and longer term drying trends – worsen across the arid southwestern US, it is becoming increasingly clear that we have … Learn More
Davis Ranches Groundwater Recharge Project (Project)
The Sacramento Valley Water Resilience InitiativeÕs inaugural project at Davis Ranches will provide drought resilience and protect groundwater-dependent ecosystems in CaliforniaÕs water-stressed Central Valley. The Freshwater Trust and Davis Ranches are offering an investment opportunity for private companies to meet … Learn More
Sacramento Valley Water Resilience Initiative (Project)
The Sacramento Valley has exceptional agricultural and environmental resources. One of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, it has almost two million acres of irrigated farmland growing rice, citrus, nuts, and other crops. It sustains a population of … Learn More
Achieving Abundance: Understanding the Cost of a Sustainable Water Future (2020) (Resource)
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This Working Paper proposes a method whereby any decision-maker can calculate the cost required to deliver sustainable water management to a geography. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
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
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
Economic Evaluation of Stormwater Capture and Its Multiple Benefits in California (Resource)
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Urban stormwater is becoming an increasingly important alternative water supply in California. However, current economic analyses do not adequately evaluate co-benefits provided by different stormwater investments. As a result, urban stormwater capture is undervalued. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Hand-washing is critical in the fight against coronavirus, but what if you don't have safe water? (Resource)
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The coronavirus pandemic is shining a spotlight on the weaknesses of social, economic and health safety nets we’ve long taken for granted, including our water system. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Incorporating Multiple Benefits into Water Projects: A Guide for Water Managers (Resource)
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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
Multi-Benefit Resource Library (Resource)
The Pacific Institute – in collaboration with a diverse team of stakeholders – is developing a framework for systematically assessing the multiple benefits and costs provided by water management strategies. Here, we provide a resource library for analysts, decision makers, … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
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This report seeks to provide an overview of the three leading water tools available for corporate water risk assessment. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
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
Sharing Good Practice in Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Implementation (2020) (Resource)
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This report provides findings on good practices of AWS Standard implementation. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
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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
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
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
Water and the Pandemic: Reopening Buildings After Shutdowns: Reducing Water-Related Health Risks (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/reopening-buildings-after-shutdowns
Under normal conditions, the flow of tap water through building water systems prevents the buildup of bacteria. This fact sheet seeks to address these issues. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Business Guide to Circular Water Management (Resource toolbox)
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Chemicals Management Module (Resource toolbox)
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Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Learn More
Climate Change Adaptation Technologies for Water (Resource toolbox)
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CTCN; UNEP Learn More
Corporate Engagement on Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (Resource toolbox)
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CEO Water Mandate; Water Witness International; WaterAid; WBCSD Learn More
Creating Vibrant Markets for Investment in Climate Solutions (Resource toolbox)
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WBCSD Learn More
Efficiency in Water Use: Guidance for the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry (Resource toolbox)
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IPIECA Learn More
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty (Resource toolbox)
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Ceres Learn More
From Organic Waste to Energy Ecolab Case Study (Resource toolbox)
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Ecolab Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (Resource toolbox)
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PRI; WWF Learn More
Guide to Responsible Business Engagement with Water Policy (Resource toolbox)
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CEO Water Mandate; Pegasys; Water Witness International; WWF Learn More
High and Dry: Climate Change, Water, and the Economy (Resource toolbox)
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The World Bank Learn More
IWRM Data Portal (Resource toolbox)
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UNEP-DHI Learn More
Natural Infrastructure for Business Platform (Resource toolbox)
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WBCSD Learn More
Nature-Based Solutions for Water (Resource toolbox)
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UN Water Learn More
Principles on Water Governance (Resource toolbox)
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OECD Learn More
Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Resource toolbox)
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UNICEF; WHO Learn More
Rivers in Crisis (Resource toolbox)
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River Threat Netwrok Learn More
Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)
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CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (Resource toolbox)
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Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource toolbox)
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Alliance for Water Stewardship Learn More
The Business Case for Action on WASH (Resource toolbox)
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WaterAid Learn More
The Business Case for Investing in WASH (Resource toolbox)
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CEO Water Mandate Learn More
The Business Case for Responsible Corporate Adaptation (Resource toolbox)
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CEO Water Mandate Learn More
The Business Opportunity in Water Conservation (Resource toolbox)
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McKinsey Learn More
The Circular Sanitation Economy (Resource toolbox)
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Toilet Board Coalition Learn More
The Freshwater Health Index (Resource toolbox)
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Conservation International Learn More
UN Environment's Freshwater Strategy (2017-2021) (Resource toolbox)
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UNEP Learn More
Wastewater: The Untapped Resource (Resource toolbox)
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UN Water Learn More
Water Efficiency Toolkit (Resource toolbox)
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AT&T; EDF; Global Environmental Management Institute (GEMI) Learn More
Water Risk Hotspots for Agriculture (Resource toolbox)
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OECD Learn More
Water Stewardship in Sustainable Agriculture: Farm and Catchment Level Assessments (Resource toolbox)
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SAI Platform Learn More
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Account for a wide range of benefits and potential trade-offs associated with nature-based solutions (Pacific Institute)
Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer a broad range of benefits, including improved water quantity and quality, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity protection. However, these solutions may also have trade-offs (negative or unintended impacts) such as displacing land users or replacing diverse ecosystems …
Adapt engagement approach depending on unique stakeholder needs and interests (Pacific Institute)
Different types of partners and stakeholders need different forms of engagement. Partners differ in their level of involvement – are they a core partner, a secondary partner, or a benefactor? Partner type also affects engagement strategies, whether the partner belongs …
Analyze the systems within which your nature-based solution take place to minimize risk and optimize benefits (Pacific Institute)
Nature-based solutions (NBS) take place within complex, dynamic, and self-organizing socio-ecological systems. These include biophysical, economic, political, and cultural systems. For example, a forest restoration project interacts with the forest ecology, hydrology, local communities, and regional businesses. The project also …
Assess and bring in required technical skills to ensure project success (Pacific Institute)
Depending on the project context, a water stewardship project may require specific technical skills beyond the skills already held by project partners. This is especially likely if the project falls outside the traditional realm of typical water resources management familiar …
A strong partnership based on trust is important for project implementation (Pacific Institute)
A strong partnership based on trust is important for project implementation and sustained success. Fostering local ownership and support for the partnership creates trust amongst project proponents and beneficiaries. A resilient, trust-based partnership can better address any challenges that arise …
Avoid partners dependency in initiative design (Pacific Institute)
Partner dependency causes the outcome of a partnership to rest on a single institution, threatening the long-term sustainability of the initiative. Programmes should be designed from a systemic perspective that includes multiple strategic partners. At a practical design level, the …
Balance trade-offs between a community approach versus external project implementation (Pacific Institute)
When implementing a project, consider whether to hire external contractors or engage the local community to do the work. If the project must occur quickly due to changing conditions, a professional external contractor may be best able to implement the …
Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all partners (Pacific Institute)
Clearly define roles for each member of the partnership to ensure stakeholders and partners do not get confused regarding the partnership process. Roles are best defined through both verbal confirmation during stakeholder workshops and the written partnership memorandum of understanding.
Consider a balance of different funding sources when preparing for and maintaining projects (Pacific Institute)
Consider a balance of different funding sources when initiating and maintaining projects. Admittedly, without confirmed funding, it may be difficult to convince partners to come on board. However, the type and distribution of funding can impact the longer-term sustainability and …
Coordinate across regions to address water challenges that cross administrative borders (Pacific Institute)
Water challenges, even when experienced locally, often require solutions that address a greater catchment area. If a project is implemented locally, it may be unable to address the source of the problem. When scoping a project, anticipate both the hydrological …
Create sustainable partnerships by supporting existing governance structures (Pacific Institute)
Partnerships can be seen as short-term catalysts for the establishment of long-term water stewardship institutions. Often, partnerships begin when stakeholders affected by water issues in a catchment or site decide to work together to address risks, threats, and opportunities. Upon …
Create task force teams of different skills to achieve a common goal (Pacific Institute)
Task force teams are bound by a common goal (e.g. water security) but each member tackles different components of the solution, such as land management, education, or infrastructure provision.
Design long-term financial viability of any partnership beyond initial funding (Pacific Institute)
Designing the long-term viability of the partnership beyond initial funding requires specific investment in partnership development. This long-term focus is as important as achieving the project objectives. When designing the start of the partnership, envision how the organisation will sustain …
Develop social skills and capacity to complement technical interventions (Pacific Institute)
Water stewardship goes beyond technical interventions. Stewardship partners must consider the capacity building of other skills including social, or “soft,” skills, especially in the context of complex water challenges. Soft skills include communication, partnership brokering, negotiation, and facilitation. These soft …
Engage city and state government to bring theory into practice (Pacific Institute)
While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global ambition, their implementation is carried out in communities. Project implementation often depends on robust engagement of municipalities. As one project strategy, consider engaging municipalities to help monitor and track implementation of …
Engage communities over the course of the nature-based solutions project to ensure successful and equitable outcomes (Pacific Institute)
Effective engagement with local communities in nature-based solutions (NBS) projects requires thoughtful commitment. Build relationships with stakeholder groups and incorporate their input throughout the project lifecycle, from design and planning to project management and maintenance. Engaging and empowering a diverse …
Engage partners from diverse sectors to build solutions that address complementary social environmental and economic issues (Pacific Institute)
Social and economic issues are often connected to environmental challenges. To engage the right partners, funding sources, and project strategy, understand the potential broad impacts of your project before designing any partnership. Win support from key stakeholders by framing water …
Ensure clear and continued communication among project partners and stakeholders (Pacific Institute)
Communication is an essential part of any project. Good communication with stakeholders and beneficiaries raises awareness as to why a project is necessary and beneficial. Clear communication can also generate local ownership for the future of the project and the …
Ensure financial stability of initiatives by reviewing multiple financing options (Pacific Institute)
Financial instability poses a major challenge for many medium-term and long-term water stewardship partnerships. This instability should be mediated by seeking funding outside grant-making or donations – such as through partner contributions or revenue generating activities – and utilizing volunteers …
Ensure high-level engagement with the public sector to unlock opportunities (Pacific Institute)
High-level engagement with policy makers and government officials is necessary to ensure the partnership activities are aligned with public mandates, particularly the public sector mandate for water security.
Ensure in-depth and impactful consultation with key decision-making partners (Pacific Institute)
In-depth and considered consultation with key stakeholders will lead to a better partnership and meaningful solutions to local water challenges. Focused consultations with stakeholders and prospective partners can help identify the main local water challenges that impact them and validate …
Ensure the needs of local stakeholders are addressed during project implementation (Pacific Institute)
To create local ownership of projects or partnerships, understand the needs of related stakeholders and beneficiaries. Beneficiaries might include local businesses, communities living near the project, local or national government, and indirectly all stakeholders whose livelihoods depend on the outcome …
Focus on outcomes not outputs – be open-minded in your approach where possible (Pacific Institute)
Focus on the longer-term outcomes needed, like behaviour change or new livelihoods, not just outputs like infrastructure or training. Even well-designed projects may encounter previously unseen challenges or opportunities and will require a flexible approach. A project or partnership that …
Focus on sector-specific collective action opportunities (CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute)
Different sectors face different natural resource challenges—and have access to different natural resource opportunities. Depending on the challenges your partnership faces, consider tailoring your proposed actions to engage a specific sector.
Frame project strategically from the start (Pacific Institute)
Conceptualizing the project approach is very important at the start of the project scoping phase. This is particularly true when considering what implementation approach will best deliver the outcomes of the proposed project. Implementation choices largely depend on the approach …
Maintain some flexibility in the execution of the partnership (Pacific Institute)
Partnerships and projects grow or change over time, often becoming more complex than the original partners anticipated. Therefore partners should maintain flexibility for the project to change or expand during the execution of the partnership. Governance agreements should allow for …
Match short-term activities with longer-term vision (Pacific Institute)
The long-term vision of a partnership may get forgotten in the day-to-day delivery of individual projects. To deliver lasting impact on the ground, focus on the partnership’s overarching goals and ensure that each activity (whether it is a baseline study …
Pilot your proposed intervention to demonstrate efficacy and practical benefits (Pacific Institute)
A pilot, or short demonstration of the project approach before it is implemented in full, can help to build confidence in the competence and capacity of the partnership. A pilot can also serve as an example on the ground to …
Promote greater buy-in through water resources management education (Pacific Institute)
Many stakeholders will need education on water resources management and stewardship, especially those not exposed to such concepts before. This training and awareness-raising helps stakeholders engage with water sustainability to enact long-term, comprehensive solutions.
Provide partner capacity-building to create partnership sustainability (Pacific Institute)
Developing partner capacity through education ensures partnerships are formed on an equal and sustainable footing. Training is a way to build partners’ capacity and understanding so that all partners can engage equally to address the water challenges that most affect …
Proximity matters – employ a dedicated local project manager (Pacific Institute)
A dedicated person in charge of planning and executing the project is a benefit when communicating between partners, as one person (and team) stays responsible for the work at all stages.
Regularly monitor and evaluate project progress (Pacific Institute)
Regular monitoring and progress evaluation is necessary to determine the final outcome of a project. This monitoring must occur during the project so that focal areas can be changed if necessary, as well as upon project completion to evaluate its …
Set partnership objectives that are measurable (Pacific Institute)
Partnerships should set objectives that are transparent, objectively measurable, and can be tracked over time. Setting measurable goals helps to create and sustain momentum throughout the partnership by allowing partners to demonstrate progress while holding stakeholders accountable. Through good monitoring …
Share your nature-based solution (NBS) story to raise awareness and acceptability of NBS (Pacific Institute)
By sharing your nature-based solution (NBS) story, you show that it is possible to create healthy, productive landscapes where nature and people thrive in a cost-effective way. By assessing the “full value” of your NBS project and demonstrating cost savings, …
Take the lead on nature-based solutions: start with a pilot, learn from your experience, and scale up the solution (Pacific Institute)
Organizations, companies, and governments have the ability to design and implement nature-based solutions (NBS) at different scales. They can start with small-scale projects within their boundaries to develop a robust understanding of the NBS, test their hypotheses, and refine their …
Think strategically about the “critical mass” of partners you need for a successful partnership (Pacific Institute)
Having multiple essential partners provides a stronger foundation for lasting action on shared water-related challenges to achieve your desired partnership outcomes. This “critical mass” of partners helps to represent different stakeholder requirements (depending on the water challenges identified) and share …
Understand the hydrology of your catchment before developing solutions (Pacific Institute)
Before designing any project, understand how your local river and groundwater catchments are connected (or not) and how they feed local water supplies or ecosystems. Baseline condition data will inform a feasibility study on the project approach.
When partners’ interests differ, develop a code of conduct for guidance (Pacific Institute)
When a partnership is built from diverse stakeholders, each partner brings different needs and interests to the table. For example, corporations working in a basin may be primarily interested in environmental improvement as a way to protect their brand image …
