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The defining challenge of this century, says WaterAid on new UN Global Water Bankruptcy’ report

Stuart Mitchell

In a new report released recently, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) declares an era of global water bankruptcy; as deforestation, pollution, sustained overuse of water systems has pushed many sources into a “post-crisis condition” in which historical baselines are no longer attainable without transformative change.   In response, Chief Executive of WaterAid UK, Tim Wainwright said at Davos:  ” ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’ captures a hard truth: the world’s water crisis has crossed a point of no return. “Worldwide, water is being depleted faster than it can be replenished and…

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WaterAid welcomes Dutch charity Simavi into its global family, strengthening its call for clean water for everyone, everywhere

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid has welcomed Dutch development charity Simavi to its global federation following a special event at Amsterdam’s famous Rijksmuseum, strengthening its mission to ensure everyone everywhere has clean water and good sanitation and hygiene.   The reception launching the new partnership on 13 November was attended by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and marked Simavi’s centenary with an exhibition of photographs showcasing its work over the last 100 years. Simavi’s mission has been to work with communities in Asia and Africa to improve access to clean water and toilets, with…

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An ‘Ode to water’ – WaterAid launches new advert with actor Mark Bonnar, celebrating the everyday magic of clean water

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid has launched a vibrant new Christmas campaign, celebrating how everything we love about the festive season – from turkey to trees – starts with clean water.  Breaking from the tradition of more sombre charity adverts, the international development charity has teamed up with creative agency, Special, and production company, Blinkink UK, to create Ode to water – a joyful reminder of the vital, though often overlooked, importance of clean water in our day-to-day lives and during the festive season.   Directed by former artist in residence at Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande Foundation, Isabel Garrett, and Gareth Bowen and starring the voiceover talents of Scottish actor, Mark Bonnar, the film combines striking visuals from artists, directors and…

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Macclesfield landscaper goes global with #TeamWater campaign led by MrBeast and Mark Rober with WaterAid

Stuart Mitchell

The most popular UK landscaper on social media, Mark Marshall from Macclesfield, has gone global by joining #TeamWater, the biggest ever creator crowdfunding campaign led by YouTube megastars MrBeast and Mark Rober in partnership with international charity WaterAid. Globally, nearly one in ten people around the world do not have clean water close to home. The #TeamWater campaign blends creator influence with WaterAid’s expertise by bringing together more than 3,000 creators from more than 84 countries with the aim of raising $40 million (£30 million) in August to bring clean…

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UK and Europe wildfires a mere “glimpse of what is yet come”, warns WaterAid UK’s Chief Executive

Stuart Mitchell

With wildfires raging across the UK and Europe and more deadly heatwave alerts on the agenda, Tim Wainwright, Chief Executive of WaterAid UK, responds:  “The escalating climate crisis is no longer knocking — it’s battering down the door, with wildfires raging across the UK and Europe this week –  a glimpse of what is yet to come but a reality for most. “The climate crisis is a water crisis, with 90% of all natural disasters water-related. Decades deep in drought and mass flooding, frontline countries have always borne the worst,…

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