Declaration for Fair Water Footprints pledges to put water justice and climate resilience at the heart of the global economy
This week, governments, businesses, and civil society from around the world will come together during the UN 2023 Water Conference convened by the UN General Assembly. A call has been made for commitments, pledges, and actions that support the water actions outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – actions that prioritise innovative and transformative ideas […]
How fair is your fashion? A case study of water stress in the textiles and garment sector in Vietnam
Recent investigations into the water footprint of the textile industry in Hue, Vietnam finds locals struggling with the long term effects of environmental pollution. Despite the undeniable contribution to Vietnam’s economic growth, the impacts of the textile and garment industry on local communities and water resources are well hidden. Recent investigations into the water footprint […]
COP26 – Landmark ‘Fair Water Footprints’ Declaration sets out to tackle world water crisis
November 8, 2021, Glasgow – The Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints – a groundbreaking step towards transforming the way the world’s water resources are managed to build climate resilience and support the needs of ecosystems, communities and businesses, saw its global launched today at COP26. The Declaration’s founding partners bring together some of the […]
