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The Weni Pemba borehole solarisation project, implemented by GadgetroniX in Tanzania, replaced unstable grid and fuel-powered water pumps with an off-grid solar system to provide the community with a reliable and cost-effective water supply.

GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) system at the Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge in Tanzania to provide a sustainable and reliable source of potable water, reducing reliance on grid power and lowering operational costs.

This research paper examines the use of interbasin water and wastewater transfers in Nogales, Sonora, to manage water scarcity driven by population growth, climate warming, and institutional asymmetries. It specifically analyzes the export of wastewater to the US and the Alisos basin, concluding that these strategies exacerbate water scarcity in Nogales and cause negative health, environmental, and livelihood impacts in the source basin.

This research paper chapter discusses sustainable alternatives to traditional water resource management to enhance water security in water-scarce regions. It highlights technologies such as water harvesting, fog harvesting, desalination, and water reuse, while noting the associated energy demands and ecological footprints.

This research paper reviews literature on groundwater management, water security, international water law, and international water governance to propose recommendations for securing the nearly 600 transboundary aquifers globally.

A research paper analyzing climate change adaptation plans in two Andean mountain water tower regions, arguing that these plans often reinforce existing hydrosocial disparities and exclude marginalized groups.

This research paper examines the evolution and application of adaptive management and water security in water governance, contrasting them with conventional centralized decision-making and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).

The paper introduces the concept of "dialogic science-policy networks" as a mechanism to address the "wicked problems" of water security in the arid Americas. These networks are characterized by interdisciplinary, international, cross-sectoral, open, iterative, and flexible interactions between scientists and policy-makers, aiming to achieve inclusivity, involvement, interaction, and influence.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative and Amazônia 2030 analyzes how deforestation in the Amazon rainforest reduces rainfall and river flow, thereby decreasing electricity generation and revenue for Brazil's two largest hydroelectric plants: Itaipu and Belo Monte.

A policy brief evaluating the sustainability of water infrastructure projects funded by the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) in five Kenyan arid and semi-arid counties. While initially successful, many investments saw a decline in functionality by 2023 due to poor maintenance budgets, insufficient climate data for siting, and governance gaps. The brief recommends dedicated O&M budgets, the integration of Indigenous knowledge, and a landscape-based approach to water management.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute recommends that the G20 promote the use of participatory and transdisciplinary approaches to help cities and subnational governments, especially water resource management actors, develop and implement climate adaptation plans and governance agreements to enhance urban resilience and water security.

This briefing document, prepared by the IAI Directorate, presents the report of the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) held on 21-22 June 2023 in Panama City, Panama. The document outlines the administrative, financial, and scientific decisions made during the meeting, including the approval of budgets, the election of leadership, and the establishment of new initiatives such as the Science Diplomacy Center and an Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Advisory Committee.

This joint report from the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the committees' activities during the intersessional period leading up to the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) in May 2024. It outlines membership updates, the formation of ad-hoc committees on Open Science and Data and Oceans, Coasts and Islands, and various contributions to regional assessments and policy briefs on water security and tropical forests.

This joint report from the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Science-Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) details the activities, membership status, and recommendations of the two advisory bodies of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the period leading up to the 32nd Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) in May 2024.

The Biocultural Community Protocol (PCB) of Niafrang, Senegal, is a community-led guide designed to protect the village's natural resources, traditional knowledge, and genetic heritage. It establishes governance principles for the sustainable use of biodiversity and serves as a tool for advocacy against zircon mining and land grabbing, while harmonizing customary laws with national and international legal frameworks.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with the Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (CRA), provides a methodological framework for water utility companies to evaluate investments aimed at ensuring the continuity and coverage of aqueduct services. It emphasizes a comparative analysis between 'grey' infrastructure, demand management, and 'green' environmental investments (restoration and conservation) to manage the gap between water supply and demand, particularly during dry seasons.

This technical brief presents findings from a 2023 longitudinal study assessing five public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Garissa County, Kenya. These investments were implemented between 2015 and 2016 via the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) mechanism. The study evaluates the technical sustainability and governance of these assets eight years after implementation, highlighting significant challenges regarding funding for maintenance, technical capacity, and institutional engagement.

This technical brief presents the findings of a 2023 longitudinal study assessing nine public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Isiolo County, Kenya. These investments, implemented between 2014 and 2016 via the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF), were evaluated for their functionality and governance nine years after implementation to provide insights into the sustainability of locally-led adaptation (LLA) projects.

This technical brief presents the findings of a 2023 longitudinal study assessing 13 public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Makueni County, Kenya. These investments were originally implemented between 2016 and 2017 via the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) mechanism. The study evaluated the technical sustainability, governance, and functionality of the sites seven years after implementation to provide insights into locally-led adaptation (LLA) and climate finance flows.

The report documents the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Panama City from 21-22 June 2023. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the establishment of new science-policy initiatives, and the strengthening of equity and diversity within the organization's research and training frameworks.