THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen people talk about “the cloud”, it sounds weightless, something almost magical floating in the sky. Except that it isn’t. It lives on the ground, in data centres filled with servers that store, process and move staggering amounts of information every second. These data centres consume energy, occupy land, use metals and minerals from global supply chains – and they need vast amounts of water for cooling.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA decade after their launch, the OECD Principles on Water Governance remain more relevant than ever. With floods, droughts and water demand rising, the world doesn’t just need more pipes, it needs smarter policies
Reading Time: 4 minutesLa calamidad en Valencia subraya una realidad impactante: invertir en resiliencia climática es una cuestión de vida o muerte. Nos hemos acostumbrado a ver tormentas tropicales y huracanes en América, Asia-Pacífico y el Caribe acaparando titulares. Pero la llamada “gota fría” en la región de Valencia, España, nos tomó por sorpresa.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe disaster in Valencia highlights the urgent need for investment in climate resilience. Learn how effective infrastructure and proactive measures are crucial to mitigating future risks.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe ocean covers 70% of Earth’s surface and is crucial in regulating the climate. Immediate actions are needed to protect and restore ocean ecosystems.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people lack clean water, facing droughts, floods, and pollution. Efforts to address water issues are increasing, but corruption and conflicts hinder progress. Effective water governance is pivotal for peace.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer has not yet begun in the northern hemisphere. Yet as of April 2023, more than a quarter of Europe is in drought. How are national and local authorities dealing with a
rather dry Spring?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe blue economy is a major driver of urban and regional development. In coastal cities, the blue economy provides jobs for millions of people, including in the nautical sector, bio-marine research or blue technologies.