The essential drop to Net-Zero: Unpacking freshwater’s role in climate change mitigation

The role of water in climate mitigation is much greater than commonly understood, according to the first-ever summary of current research on the topic. The report 'The essential drop to reach Net-Zero: Unpacking Freshwater's Role in Climate Change Mitigation' shows a new way of thinking about climate change that can lead to more effective solutions.

In this report, the authors explain how the journey towards climate security requires massive, cross-sectoral efforts in improved management of water. It focuses on 1) climate mitigation measures that require or modify freshwater sources or freshwater-dependent social-ecological systems; 2) climate mitigation options within the water and sanitation sector with up-scaling potential.

To download the entire report, please use the link to the respective chapter on the SIWI website.