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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…
Todd Player
Technology Lead
Pacific Institute
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
Cummins Inc. (Organization)
Cummins is an American Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Learn More
Kurita Group (Organization)
www.kurita.co.jp/english/index.html
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)
localizingcaliforniawaters.org
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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