The increasing frequency of droughts and extreme floods have severe impacts on development, resulting in displacement, economic loss and infrastructure damages. This year`s UN World Water Development Report puts a spotlight on the role of “green infrastructure” and the advantages of combining “grey” and “green” infrastructure for disaster risk reduction. Read more here. 

Devastating floods in August caused high economic losses and affected many people in the state of Kerala, India. Wetlands International has released an article on how wetlands can moderate water flows and how reduction of wetlands has increased disaster risks. Read the whole article here. 

The Marine Ecosystems and Management (MEAM) interviewed five global marine ecosystem experts to understand the benefits of restoring marine ecosystems such as saltmarshes, reefs and mangrove forests. Read the full interview here. 

Scientific Corner
Ecosystem-based water security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Published in the scientific journal Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology, this new paper features the greatest threats of water security and explains how ecosystem-based solutions can help manage sustainable water supply. A comparative analysis with technical measures discusses the costs of installation and maintenance and their impact on the environment. Read the full paper here. 

Call for submission
ICLEI Resilient Cities 2019

The 10 years’ anniversary of ICLEI Resilient Cities plans a special edition with a 360-degree view on urban resilience. The theme “innovation for resilience” will encompass the topic of resilient and adaptive infrastructure, including nature-based solutions and eco-mobility. Submit your contributions to the programme here.

               

Upcoming event
ESP Regional Conference - Africa 2019

Consultancy: Evaluation of emergency WASH project in Ethiopia
Organization: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Location: Home-based with short trip to Ethiopia
Closing date: 29 October 2018

Working Group 1 Chapter 8 Chapter Scientist, IPCC
Organization: IPCC
Location: Toulouse, France; remote possible
Closing date: 15 November 2018

Forest Restoration Project Manager
Organization: Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed
Location: Fort Collins, USA
Closing date: 31 October 2018






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