Global Scans · Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] As extreme weather events increasingly threaten water and the security of food supply chains, climate smart nature-based solutions have the power to help make the world a safer and healthier place. WRAP
• [New] The Gulf Coast could support up to 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by leveraging its shallow waters and proximity to industrial hubs. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Floating offshore wind technology which allows turbines to be installed in deeper waters, is projected to have an additional 2,000 GW of potential capacity in the U.S. alone. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Nature-related risks including water shortages and soil health reduction could lead to a 6% reduction in gross domestic product in the years ahead. Kent Online
• [New] Access to climate-resilient infrastructure solutions and assistance with environmental impact assessments are vital, and the upcoming UN Water Conference in 2026 presents a wonderful opportunity for Senegal to strengthen its ties and to showcase its commitment to water security. archyde
• [New] Senegal is facing a critical juncture in its fight for water security as climate change and coastal erosion threaten its resources. archyde
• [New] Fresh water in Canada is under increasing pressure from climate change, pollution, and other threats. Mirage News
• [New] The global water crisis is a reality, with the UN estimating that by 2025, 1.8 billion people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity, and two-thirds of the world's population could be under stress conditions. Gulf Business
• [New] By the end of 2025, 1.8 billion people will not have direct access to safe water - with a significant portion in the Middle East, one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. Gulf Business
• [New] Today, about one in three people lack access to safe drinking water, and there are fears that by 2050, as many as 5.7 billion people could be living in areas where water is scarce for at least one month a year. ETV Bharat
• [New] A hotter planet is raising the possibility of conflict in areas that could lose access to resources such as water. Scientific American
• [New] The aim of EU water policy is to ensure that all users have access to good quality water in sufficient quantity and to achieve good chemical and quantitative status of EU waters by the end of each planning cycle, currently by 2027. Nature
• [New] AI-related growth will demand additional power equivalent to the annual needs of India and as much water to meet the annual drinking water needs of the United States. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2025, half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity, with projections indicating that up to 700 million people could be displaced by intense water shortages by 2030. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 billion people around the world, the UN has warned, as current unprecedented rates of melting will have unpredictable consequences. The Guardian
• [New] Water is vital and, the scarcity, pollution, and climate change pose severe risks to global water resources. ToneOp: Best Health And Fitness App in India
• [New] Securing South Africa's water future will require a proactive approach to diversification of the water mix to sustainably meet future needs amid the growing pressures of climate change and increasing demand. Engineering News
• [New] South Africa will not be able to meet its water needs in the near future without reusing water that has already been used for sanitation and industrial purposes. Engineering News
• [New] Water levels are being watched closely; the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has launched a $1.6 billion project to divert water from a nearby lake via tunnel, aiming to secure long-term water supply by 2026 (Panama Canal 2025 outlook). Sagisu Shipping
• [New] The UK has access to fishing opportunities in the waters around Svalbard under the Treaty of Paris. GOV.UK
• [New] As the climate crisis continues to throw the water cycle out of balance, many of the world's largest cities are impacted in ways that are hard to anticipate and plan for. CODATA, Committee on Data of the ISC
• The utility segment is expected to experience the fastest growth over the forecast period 2024-2032, driven by the rising demand for efficient inspection solutions in power grids, water treatment plants, and renewable energy systems. SNS Insider pvt ltd
• Cape Town's water crisis offers several key lessons for regions like Sindh, where water scarcity is also a looming threat due to climate change, population growth, and mismanagement. Blogger

Last updated: 30 March 2025