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] By treating water as a core business risk, not just an environmental concern, UK businesses can stay ahead of rising costs, protect their operations and meet ESG expectations. Smarter Business
• [New] INS Udaygiri is a multi-mission frigate, capable of operating in a 'Blue Water' environment, dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India's Maritime Interests. PMF IAS
• [New] Some estimates place more than 2.7 billion people in areas of severe water shortages by 2025 if world consumption of water continues at current rates, with another 2.5 billion living in areas where it will be difficult to find sufficient fresh water to meet their needs. EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | www.ebsco.com
• [New] Designed for blue water operations, P - 17 A frigates are capable of countering both conventional and non-conventional threats in areas of India's maritime interests. Lukmaan IAS
• [New] Approximately 600 World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water scarcity conditions - reflected in water stress or drought - making it the most widespread water-related risk, threatening nearly half of all properties. UNESCO World Heritage Centre
• [New] 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. UNESCO World Heritage Centre
• [New] 73% of all 1,172 non-marine sites on the UNESCO Heritage List are exposed to at least one severe water risk - including water stress, drought, river flooding or coastal flooding. Yahoo News
• [New] Economic: Water scarcity may cut India's GDP by 6% by 2050 (World Bank), affecting agriculture & industries. PMF IAS
• [New] New York State is advancing efforts to address the impacts of climate change through commitments including the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Bond Act) and the Community Risk and Resiliency Act. Department of Environmental Conservation
• [New] Of interest to the HVAC & R industry, the Victorian government has announced that it will invest $9.5 million towards an Industry Diversification Program to help meet the demand for energy-efficient hot water appliances. HVAC&R News
• [New] Indian Home Minister Amit Shah declared that India will never reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and will instead divert water previously flowing to Pakistan for domestic use, particularly to Rajasthan. The Cipher Brief
• [New] The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like several Middle Eastern nations, faces severe water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and a rapidly growing population, which have threatened the sustainability of water resources and led to the degradation of both renewable and non-renewable resources. SpringerLink
• Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• England faces a shortfall of five billion liters a day of public water by 2055 without urgent action by the government and water companies. Somerset Live
• CVC will co-invest in the development of Therme Manchester, which is currently underway and on track to open in late 2028 as the largest water-based wellbeing destination in Europe. CVC
• Increased Risk of Vector-borne Diseases: Stagnant water after floods can create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and chikungunya. Blogger
• Without urgent action, England's public water supply could face a daily shortfall of 5 billion liters a day by 2055 - enough to fill up Wembley Stadium almost 4.5 times every day. Strutt & Parker - Rural Hub
• China's large dams have the potential to regulate water flow, impacting India and Pakistan, especially during dry and rainy seasons. Pakistan Defence Forum
• Without intervention an extra 5bn liters a day will be needed for public water supply by 2055, plus another 1bn liters for industry and farming. The Guardian
• The primary goal is to establish a forecasting model for the treated wastewater usage in Saudi Arabia for the Year 2035 for better planning and management of available water resources to meet the future demand swell in advance. SpringerLink
• Context: A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, titled 'How Extreme Heat is Impacting India', reveals that 57% of Indian districts are at high or very high risk due to extreme heat exposure. StudyIQ
• Ushering the AI revolution into Canada's ocean economy will require a new generation of professionals who understand the fast-evolving digital tools and how they can be applied to better understand the waters that surround us. Dalhousie News

Last updated: 06 July 2025