CONSERVATION NEWS

This week, the United Nations holds its first global freshwater conference in nearly 50 years. In the years since, the global population has doubled — yet the challenges facing the health of, and access to, freshwater resources have been largely overshadowed by the climate and biodiversity crises.

From roaring rivers to seasonal springs, freshwater is essential to life on Earth. Yet these ecosystems — and the species within them — tend to be overlooked, receiving only a fraction of the attention and funding dedicated to nature conservation.

Agustin Silvani, vice president of the Conservation Finance Division at Conservation International, explains the importance of tech accelerators.

Nature-based solutions were mainstream at last week’s Stockholm World Water Week.

Where does your water come from? The answer may surprise you.