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This report examines the current state of urban water management in Uruguay, highlighting the transition toward an integrated approach that combines water, environment, and territory. While the country is near universal access to drinking water, it faces ongoing challenges in wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage, and flood risk management.

This briefing, authored by Dr. Tanya Petach of the Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI), examines the drivers of declining lake and reservoir water storage globally. It highlights the distinction between anthropogenic causes, such as unsustainable water consumption, and climate-driven factors, such as increased evaporation and changing precipitation patterns, to argue for targeted policy interventions and adaptive management strategies to prevent urban 'Day Zero' scenarios.

This case study describes the 'Pani Chautari' (water forum) process implemented by the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) between 2016 and 2020 in Dhulikhel, Nepal. The initiative used evidence-informed, multi-stakeholder dialogues to address water scarcity and conflict, bridging the gap between scientific research and local policy-making to enhance urban water governance.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute argues that rainwater harvesting (RWH) is a critical, low-cost tool for enhancing ecosystem productivity and human well-being. It highlights RWH as a decentralized alternative to large-scale water infrastructure that supports rainfed agriculture, urban water security, and climate change adaptation.

The City of Cape Town is implementing the Faure New Water Scheme (NWS), a large-scale water reuse project designed to produce drinking-quality water from treated wastewater. As part of a broader New Water Programme aiming to add 300 million litres of water per day by 2030, the Faure NWS will utilize a multi-barrier advanced purification process to enhance the city's water resilience and reduce the risk of severe water restrictions.

This case study describes a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment conducted for Indocean Developers (Pvt) Ltd. to evaluate the economic impact of four ecological restoration scenarios for Beira Lake in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The analysis focuses on the relationship between water clarity improvements and their subsequent effects on property values and recreational spending between 2020 and 2025.

This fact sheet by WWF South Africa examines water crises in several global cities to provide insights for Cape Town. It details the causes of water stress—ranging from lack of planning and infrastructure decay to climate-driven droughts—and evaluates the effectiveness of short-term responses versus long-term resilience strategies like demand management and supply diversification.

This report presents the thematic analysis of an anonymous online survey conducted by WWF South Africa to understand citizen perspectives on groundwater use, regulation, and information needs in Cape Town. Based on responses from 74 participants, the document explores motivations for borehole installation, the perceived need for regulation to prevent over-abstraction, and recommendations for a public information dashboard.

This fact sheet from WWF South Africa explains the concept of 'Day Zero' in the context of a severe drought in the Western Cape, detailing the triggers for this state, the resulting restrictions on water access, and practical measures for residents to reduce water consumption.