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| Countries: | United States of America |
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| Regions: | California |
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) |
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Drought Management
Industrial Wastewater Water Recycling and Reuse |
| Progress to Date: | 0 NA |
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Stakeholder engagement & facilitation |
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Business
City Government |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | May. 2020 » Ongoing |
| Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Declining water quality, PHYSICAL: Inadequate infrastructure |
| Additional Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Financial Resources: | Between $100,000 - $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | corporate |
| Project Source: | User |
| Profile Completion: | 77% |
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 in the potential for distributed water systems — including strategies like efficiency, onsite reuse, and green infrastructure — to protect natural resources and enhance regional water resilience.
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Cora Snyder
Senior Researcher
Pacific Institute
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Declining water quality, PHYSICAL: Inadequate infrastructure |
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| Project Benefits: | Better / more data on river basin conditions, Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Financial Resources: | Between $100,000 - $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | Corporate funding |
Pacific Institute (Organization)
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 … 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
ADAPTATION’S THIRST: ACCELERATING THE CONVERGENCE OF WATER AND CLIMATE ACTION (Resource)
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The Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) have published a background paper on managing the water-related impacts of climate change. It argues that water is key to effective climate change adaptation. It outlines … Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), International Water Management Institute
Aqua Gauge (Resource)
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Aqueduct (Resource)
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Developers: Pacific Institute
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www.epa.gov/cwa-404/permit-program-under-cwa-section-404
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Developers: The Coca-Cola Company, The Nature Conservancy
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www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/standards/goals
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www.epri.com/research/products/000000000001024803
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Developers: World Resources Institute
Economic Evaluation of Stormwater Capture and Its Multiple Benefits in California (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/economic-evaluation-of-stormwater
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
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Engineering With Nature® An Atlas (Resource)
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This book is a collection of Engineering With Nature projects from around the world. Engineering With Nature is the intentional alignment of natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaboration. Learn More
European Commission: The EU–Brazil sector dialogue on nature-based solutions (Resource)
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European and Brazilian experts analyse the occurrence and potential of NBS in Brazil, highlight good practices in the EU for possible adaptation to the Brazilian context, and contribute to the elaboration of a NBS strategy in Brazil. Twenty-five case studies … Learn More
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www.fao.org/3/CA2525EN/ca2525en.pdf
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Fairtrade Cotton Standard (Resource)
info.fairtrade.net/product/cotton
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (Resource)
www.global-standard.org/information-centre/downloads.html
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Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)
waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...
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Green Cities: Good Health (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/green-cities-good-health-2019
This web site provides an overview of the scientific evidence of human health and well-being benefits provided by urban forestry and urban greening. Learn More
Green Supply Chain: Brand Map (Resource)
wwwen.ipe.org.cn/MapBrand/Brand.aspx?q=6
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ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
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Developers: World Resources Institute
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (2018) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
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Developers: WWF
HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines (Resource)
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ISO/TC 207/SC 5 Life cycle assessment (Resource)
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Developers: Pacific Institute
India Water Tool (Resource)
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (Resource)
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Levi Strauss and Co Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (Resource)
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Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Multi-Benefit Resource Library (Resource)
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Developers: Pacific Institute
Nature and Health (2014) (Resource)
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Nature-Based Solutions for Water (2018) (Resource)
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The United Nations World Water Development Report for 2018. Learn More
Nature-based Solutions to address global societal challenges (Resource)
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Developers: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Nature‐based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas (Resource)
link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-319-56091-5.pd...
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No Water No Growth (Resource)
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Developers: China Water Risk
On the frontline: the state of the world's water 2020 (Resource)
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One Planet Approaches: Methodology Mapping and Pathways Forward (Resource)
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Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company
Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops (Resource)
americancarbonregistry.org/carbon-accounting/standards-metho...
This methodology makes it possible for farmers to participate in carbon markets by creating GHG offsets through reductions in the amount of nitrogen used to fertilize crops. These offsets can be sold to other carbon market participants to meet GHG … Learn More
Replenish (Resource)
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Restoring Water to Medical, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Shutdowns, Unsafe Water (Resource)
engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/covid19/index_html
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SAVEh Water Efficiency Self-Assessment System (Resource)
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Developers: Ambev S/A
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Developers: Pacific Institute
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ceowatermandate.org/site-water-targets
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d2be5ept72nvlo.cloudfront.net/2018/10/The-Five-Goods.pdf
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pacinst.org/publication/urban-agricultural-water-use
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This report calls for an integrated approach that brings together governments, water users, and the society at large including the private sector, NGOs, and academia to design smart, adaptable and sustainable solutions for water infrastructure impacted by climate change. Learn More
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Developers: WWF
Water Risk Filter (2018) (Resource)
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Developers: WWF
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Developers: Pacific Institute
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Hygiene is both the first and the last defence against diseases due to climate change. Learn More
Wisconsin Wetland Credits Bill (Resource)
legiscan.com/WI/text/SB169/2019
This bill requires developers to purchase wetland mitigation credits within the watershed they’re affecting. The Department of Natural Resources requires creation or preservation of other wetlands as a condition of an individual permit allowing dredging or filling of wetlands. Builders … Learn More
World Water Development Report 2020 - Water and Climate Change (Resource)
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Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme (Resource)
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thinknature: Nature-Based Solutions Handbook (Resource)
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Business Guide to Circular Water Management (Resource toolbox)
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Improved Community Livelihoods and Sustainable Water Management in the River Rwizi Catchment (Resource toolbox)
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Principles on Water Governance (Resource toolbox)
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Rivers in Crisis (Resource toolbox)
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Saint Lucia Water Stewardship Partnership (Act) (Resource toolbox)
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Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)
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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 …
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 …
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 …
