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No River, No Power – are we energy secure when rivers run dry?
May 24 2023

CWR’s new report revealed 16 Asian countries’ power generation assets with installed capacity greater than the G7 ex-US...

#analysis
What Lessons Do The Chinese Hydropower Shortages In Summer 2022 Hold For The World?
May 24 2023

With extreme weather on the rise, is “just enough” power the way to futureproof power systems? Experts Mike...

#opinions
SWEL: The Waveline Magnet
May 24 2023

Meet The Waveline Magnet, the only wave energy convertor that could rival fossil fuels in terms power &...

#interviews
CDP Global Water Report 2022 “Riding the Wave” – Key Takeaways
May 24 2023

CDP’s new report reveals billions in potential gains for Southeast Asian companies that disclose water risks. Erica de...

#opinions
Peak Sustainability Ventures: Early-stage Water Investing in India
May 23 2023

Isn’t it ironic that the modern age of AI co-exists with a billion people that don’t have access...

#interviews
UN 2023 Water Conference: 3 Key Takeaways
May 23 2023

The second ever UN Water Conference (last one was in 1977) wrapped on March 24th. Did it...

#opinions
Narwhale Ventures: Decarbonization of the Ocean Economy
Apr 20 2023

Excited by the crucial role ocean startups play in decarbonizing the blue economy, Celine Schulze co-founded the Narwhale...

#interviews
NZ Cities Urgently Need to Become ‘Spongier’ – But System Change will be Expensive
Apr 20 2023

Can “spongier” cities withstand extreme weather ahead? Dr. Alex Lo & Dr. Faith Chan, Lecturer at the University...

#opinions
It’s Time to Hit the Accelerator on SDG 6, and Hard
Mar 22 2023

Happy World Water Day! We are woefully off-course from SDG 6. We have driver-less cars & ChatGPT but...

#opinions
UN Water Conferences: Reflections & Expectations
Mar 22 2023

It's been 45 years since the 1st and only UN Water Conference. Will the 2nd Conference in New...

#opinions
CWR talks to SFC’s New CEO on What ISSB Standards Means for HK
Mar 22 2023

As ISSB standards soon become the single global baseline for corporate sustainability reporting, we chat with Julia Leung,...

#interviews
2023 Top 10 Trends in Responsible Investment in China
Mar 22 2023

China embraces ESG on its path towards modernisation. What does this mean for transition finance, stewardship & more?...

#opinions
5 Trends for 2023: The Year Of The Rabbit – Mad Hares or Happy Bunnies?
Feb 20 2023

Can the calm Rabbit restore global harmony & deliver happy bunnies or will mad hares pervade sending us...

#analysis
CWR talks to Link REIT on Building Low-Regret Resilience
Feb 20 2023

Link REIT, Asia's biggest REIT, got CWR to stress test its GBA portfolio against IPCC “low-regret” scenarios. We...

#interviews
We Have to Talk About Permafrost – 3 Must Knows
Feb 20 2023

Permafrost thawing could derail global decarbonization efforts. Already today, emissions equivalent to Japan's annual GHGs is being emitted...

#analysis
Asia Needs to be On Board for Global ESG Rule-Setting: IFRS Chair Erkki Liikanen
Feb 20 2023

ESG rulemakers warn companies must soon disclose Scope 3 GHG emission. But without Asia’s cooperation, IFRS Chair Erkki...

#opinions
Greenie Web: Decarbonizing Websites
Jan 19 2023

Greenie Web's program analyses a website to recommend near instant decarbonization actions. Ian Chew, Founder of Greenie Web...

#opinions
Tuvalu will Upload itself to the Metaverse. It’s a Desperate Plan – with a Hidden Message
Jan 19 2023

In response to rising sea levels, the Pacific nation of Tuvalu could become first country in the world...

#opinions
i2Cool: Cooling Paint for Buildings
Jan 19 2023

Painting Hong Kong's buildings white with iPaint could reduce carbon emissions by 580,000 tonnes annually. We chat to...

#interviews
Conscious Fashion App Smthgood Launches to Woo Eco-Driven Asian Women
Jan 19 2023

Want a more sustainable wardrobe? Smthgood, a recently launched conscious fashion app based in Singapore can help as...

#opinions
Archireef: 3D-printed Clay Reef Tiles
Jan 19 2023

Home to more hard coral species than the Caribbean, Hong Kong reefs need protecting. We sit down with...

#interviews
Genius Greens Aeroponic Farms: The Future of Agriculture
Jan 19 2023

In the midst of our current food conundrum we chat with King Lai, Founder of Genius Greens, set...

#interviews
An X-mas Feast in 2050
Dec 20 2022

It’s 2050 today & for CWR Sophie Lam’s Xmas dinner she’s buying lab-grown turkey from City Super &...

#opinions
Carbon Canteen: My Initiative to Reduce Independent Schools Foundation’s Carbon Footprint
Dec 20 2022

Shocked by HK Independent Schools Foundation cafeteria's emissions, Isabel Picazo, a student there, sets up the Carbon Canteen,...

#opinions
Food Footprint: Which Diet Creates The Least Amount Of Food Waste?
Dec 20 2022

Green Queen's Sally Ho tackles some of the complexities surrounding food & waste and examines which choices are...

#opinions
Fashion Made it on Santa’s Naughty & Nice Lists This Year
Dec 20 2022

Get on top of the fashion headlines making Santa's Naughty and Nice lists this Christmas with CWR's Dawn...

#analysis
COP 27: Irrational Exuberance & 3 Signs of Imminent Crash
Nov 23 2022

CWR’s Debra Tan calls out who’s walking the talk at COP27 & mulls over 3 signs of frothiness...

#analysis
Futureproofing APAC Banks & Savings
Nov 23 2022

17 major APAC banks are on track of sinking loan books totalling US$7.9trn. Find out which banks are...

#analysis
Hong Kong: How to avoid a “Double Blind Max Risk” path
Nov 23 2022

Without revised adaptation plans 43,000 more residential, commercial & industrial buildings will be at risk from rising seas....

#analysis
Who Will Pay For New Zealand’s Most Vulnerable Coastal Properties?
Nov 23 2022

Sobering data on sea level rise shows water is now lapping close to a lot of New Zealand’s...

#opinions
Climate Action 100+ Updated Investor Guide
Nov 23 2022

Climate Action 100+ has developed an updated version of the Investor Guide for Engaging in Asia. AIGCC's engagement...

#opinions
COP27 – An Emporium of Mostly False Hope: 5 Key Takeaways
Nov 23 2022

Get on top of what happened at COP27 in Egypt with CWR's McGregor, from a historic loss &...

#analysis
Rivers are Running Dry Today
Oct 24 2022

Rivers are our lifelines; they support cities, food & economies for centuries. This summer they were tested with...

#analysis
Companies: It’s Survival of the Fittest in A Changing Climate
Oct 24 2022

Riskier and costlier water and climate-related water risks are drastically reshaping the operating environment, even for leading companies....

#opinions
China’s Growing Water Risk Factor
Oct 24 2022

China is especially vulnerable to water-related climate risks but that also means increasing capacity for adaptation for which...

#opinions
Building Too Close to the Water. It’s Ridiculous!
Oct 24 2022

Australians are reeling from climate disasters fuelling calls for managed retreats and debates on buying out at-risk properties....

#opinions
A Climate-Ready Northern Metropolis
Oct 24 2022

Seizing the opportunity, Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist at HKUST, launched the 'Sustainable Northern Metropolis' project. We sit...

#interviews
Heat Waves Hit the Poor Hardest
Oct 24 2022

Heatwaves are among the deadliest disasters and poorer countries will be 2-5x more exposed to them by 2060,...

#opinions
Nature as Leverage: Design Approach For Climate Change
Sep 20 2022

Despite the massive climate challenges, Martin Probst, Associate Director at MLA+, remains optimistic thanks to new design thinking...

#opinions
Airport Authority Hong Kong: Marine Ecology & Fisheries Enhancement Strategy
Sep 20 2022

Peter Lee, Hong Kong Airport Authority's Sustainability GM, talks with us about their marine ecology & fisheries strategies...

#interviews
ACI Asia-Pacific’s Young Executive Award 2022: Adapting Airports in the APAC Region
Sep 20 2022

For this year’s ACI Asia-Pacific YEA, young talents presented airport adaptation strategies to combat climate change. We chat...

#interviews
A Conversation with Antonio Ng: Carbon Sequestering Cement
Sep 20 2022

Concrete = 11% of global emissions. Frustrated about not moving the needle on emissions, Antonio Ng, former architect...

#interviews
Green Roofs: Increasing Hong Kong’s Resilience
Sep 20 2022

You've probably heard of green roofs but what about purple roofs? Dr. Anna Zakrisson, VP at GRD, highlights...

#opinions
Global Estuaries Monitoring Programme: Combatting Chemical Pollution
Sep 20 2022

Learn about the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) project that is closing the research gap on pollution in global...

#interviews
Dear John Lee, Heed President Xi’s “4 Hopes” for HK & Futureproof HK
Aug 23 2022

Rising seas could sink HK. CWR shows the new HK government how President Xi’s 4 proposals made during...

#opinions
Hong Kong Rising Seas Adaptation Is Way Behind New York & Singapore
Aug 23 2022

New York & Singapore are planning adaptation to levels of sea level rise that are 4-6x HK’s. CWR's...

#analysis
HK Stranded! – ‘Asia’s World Low-lying City’
Aug 23 2022

With more than 200+ islands, HK is more like Fiji than not. Ready to swim from island-to-island when...

#opinions
Triple Whammy Hit for HK’s Poor; the Rich can Escape Rising Seas
Aug 23 2022

Buyer beware! You could lose your homes & savings from rising seas. More so if you are poor...

#analysis
Hangry & Submerged – A New Vision for HK Food Security
Aug 23 2022

Whilst grocery shopping, CWR’s Sophie Lam becomes ‘hangry’ over absurd food miles & HK food insecurity from climate...

#analysis
Young HKer’s Climate Change Revelations on HK & the GBA
Aug 23 2022

Shocked, CWR’s Sophie Lam did not realize HK’s hefty reliance on the GBA. See this young HKer’s revelations...

#opinions
Is Alternative Protein Losing Its Sizzle?
Jul 20 2022

Alt protein has been grabbing headlines but now market watchers are beginning to say that the appetite for...

#interviews
The Story of KIN – A Sustainable Food Hall & App
Jul 20 2022

HK’s 1st ever sustainable food hall has just opened! We chat with Co-Founder, Matt Reid from KIN to...

#interviews
Hong Kong Water Cherishing Campaign to Tackle the Water Crisis
Jul 20 2022

Amid water crisis approaching Hong Kong, Green Council's Head of Sustainability Felix Lam who leads water conservation movement...

#opinions
5 Ways Fungi Could Change The World
Jul 20 2022

From cleaning water to breaking down plastics, fungi could be key to a sustainable planet. Mitchell P. Jones,...

#opinions
2nd Edition of Business of Fashion’s Sustainability Index – What’s New?
Jul 20 2022

Business of Fashion (BoF)'s 2nd Sustainability Index is hot off the press. Their Sarah Kent, Index lead, shares...

#interviews
Fashion: Still Too Little & Too Slow In The Climate Fight
Jul 20 2022

While some industries are stepping up in the climate fight, fashion that accounts for 8-10% of global green...

#opinions
8 Pollutants In The Ocean That Can Kill You
Jun 20 2022

What are the chemicals in our oceans killing us slowly? Warning! You will be grossed out. CWR's Soomin...

#analysis
Marine Life in a South African Bay is Full of Chemical Pollutants
Jun 20 2022

Ocean pollution is at dangerous levels. One example is False Bay in Cape Town. Prof Leslie Petrik &...

#opinions
4 Ways To Get To Zero Chemical Pollution In The Ocean
Jun 20 2022

Oceans are a key source for our food & livelihoods and are an ally in the climate fight...

#analysis
Stopping Marine Pollution with The Precautionary Principle
Jun 20 2022

Chemical pollution is the most underrated while largely invisible threat to our wellbeing. Anne-Sofie Bäckar from ChemSec shares...

#interviews
Green Chemistry – A New Growth Formula for Industry
Jun 20 2022

There is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink the chemicals industry for sustainability says green chems expert Prof Joel...

#interviews
2021 State of Ecology & Environment Report Review
Jun 20 2022

The 2021 State of Ecology & Environment Report from China's Ministry of Ecology & Environment is out and...

#analysis
A Conversation with Tom Mollenkopf, IWA President
May 24 2022

What are the biggest challenges & opportunities for the water sector in a changing climate? Find out and...

#interviews
A Conversation with Dr Debra Roberts, Co-Chair of IPCC AR6 WGII
May 24 2022

What does 'water' mean to the Dr Debra Roberts, Co-Chair Working Group II of the IPCC? Plus find...

#interviews
A Follow-Up Conversation with SIWW’s Ryan Yuen
May 24 2022

It was an exciting Singapore International Water Week 2022 with face to face discussions post-pandemic & new topics....

#interviews
SIWW 2022 – 3 Key Takeaways
May 24 2022

CWR was the thematic partner for Singapore International Water Week 2022. CWR's Dawn McGregor shares what kept us...

#analysis
Water Leaders Summit 2022 – Key Takeaways
May 24 2022

From net zero water to sea level rise and floods to droughts, see what the world’s water experts...

#analysis
Key Takeaways From Futureproofing Cities To Avoid Atlantis
May 24 2022

Hard truths, disconnects & next steps on coastal protection and for adaptation fund raising for the water &...

#analysis
IPCC AR6: High Hopes For Oil & The US + China & The Rest Of Us
Apr 24 2022

Rapid and big action is needed to stay within 1.5ºC. What is the best plan of action? Which...

#analysis
China’s Path to Peak Emission Regions
Apr 24 2022

Are Chinese provinces set to meet carbon emission peak ambition by 2030? Dr Zhanfeng Dong from the ...

#interviews
What’s next for Carbon Market in China?
Apr 24 2022

What's the latest on China's carbon trading market? How will it align with China's 'Dual-Carbon Goals'? Dr Zhanfeng...

#interviews
2022 Top 10 Trends in Responsible Investment in China
Apr 24 2022

China leaps forward with its carbon targets. What does this mean for green finance, ESG & more? SynTao...

#opinions
Top 10 CSR Trends in China 2022
Apr 24 2022

What does China’s common prosperity policies mean for corporate social responsibility in China? Find out and more as...

#opinions
Why Seaweed Growers Need to Stay Rooted in Science
Apr 24 2022

Despite seaweed's hype, the industry is largely underfunded. What must be done to harness its full potential as...

#opinions
IPCC AR6 WG2: 8 Dire Impact Facts You Must Know
Mar 23 2022

How is climate change affecting us right now? What's at stake if we don't act now? CWR brings...

#analysis
Adapt or Die: 8 Things You Must Know for An Effective Resilience Roadmap
Mar 23 2022

The just released IPCC AR6 WG2 report paints a bleak future of mankind but there is still a...

#analysis
How Singapore’s Water Management Has Become A Global Model for How to Tackle Climate Crisis
Mar 23 2022

Taking from its successful water management, Singapore is adopting a long-term, integrated & prepared for the worst approach...

#opinions
Malaysia: Now What, After the Floods?
Mar 23 2022

Malaysia's worst floods are a wake-up call to step up adaptation, not just mitigation. Dr Renard Siew, climate...

#interviews
IPCC AR6 WG2 Demands We Build A Climate Resilient Northern Metropolis
Mar 23 2022

Hong Kong’s northern metropolis, slated to home 2.5mn & key to its food security, must adapt or risk...

#analysis
First-ever 14FYP for Water Security – 8 Key Thoughts
Mar 23 2022

China's first-ever 14 Five Year Plan for Water Security signals that it is well ahead in water adaptation...

#analysis
Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible
Mar 22 2022

Happy World Water Day! This year we highlight 5 reasons why groundwater may be out of sight but...

#opinions
5 Trends for 2022: The Year Of The Tiger
Feb 23 2022

Will we be able to channel the bold Tiger or just end up a wet cat? Indeed, the...

#analysis
Risks Rising: 5 Reports You May Have Missed
Feb 23 2022

Water & climate risks are rising and it's not just us saying it. CWR's Dawn McGregor sums up...

#analysis
Assets at Risk due to Short-term Climate Risk Assessments
Feb 23 2022

Companies must conduct more realistic climate risk assessments to protect assets from chronic risks. CWR's Dharisha Mirando uses...

#analysis
On Thin Ice! 5 Hot Trends for Rising Seas
Feb 23 2022

From a hotter Arctic, record-breaking ocean warming, to the implications of the collapse of an iceshelf equivalent the...

#analysis
Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting: Helping to get to Water Positive
Feb 23 2022

Key to delivering corporate water positive goals is measuring volumetric water benefits. We sat down with Bluerisk CEO...

#interviews
Singapore Hikes Carbon Price & Announces 2050 Net-Zero Target
Feb 23 2022

Singapore surprised some with its recent announcement of a steep increase on carbon tax (up to 16x increase by...

#opinions
Regeneration First: A Paradigm Shift in Corporate Sustainability
Jan 25 2022

It's time to focus on 'handprints', not footprints to address the alarming disconnect between corporate disclosure & scientific...

#opinions
Food Companies Aren’t Moving Quickly Enough to Fend Off Global Water Crisis
Jan 25 2022

F&B industry consumes 70% of the world's freshwater yet companies still do not have sufficient water risk mgmt...

#opinions
Plastic to Go? All Eyes on World’s First Compulsory Deposit Return Scheme for Takeaway Cups in South Korea
Jan 25 2022

Will the incoming compulsory deposit drive up South Korea's recycling rate? Or will it fail like a scheme...

#opinions
Rising litigation & tighter regulation pose risks for PFAS producers & users
Jan 25 2022

Regulatory risks are higher than ever for PFAS (a.k.a. "forever chemicals), producers & users. Why is this? What...

#interviews
Water Footprint Analysis of Central Asia
Jan 25 2022

By adjusting its virtual water trade & with better interregional collaboration, Central Asia can help mitigate its water...

#interviews
Insights from Wastewater Reuse Arrangements in Egypt
Jan 25 2022

A key solution to Egypt's water scarcity is maximising the re-use of wastewater but there is a critical...

#interviews
It’s Time to Tweak Yourself to Save the Planet
Dec 23 2021

CWR's Dawn McGregor gives a sneak peek into CWR's upcoming report that shows how simple tweaks to our...

#opinions
High Flying Carbon Emissions – Rethink Your Next Trip
Dec 23 2021

CWR's Yuanchao Xu makes the case to adjust our flying habits for the better of the climate as...

#analysis
Tis The Season To Be Worried: Our Online Habits
Dec 23 2021

CWR's intern Sophie Lam shines a light on how our online habits are exacerbating the climate crisis -...

#analysis
Fast & Furious: Online Shopping’s toxic ways
Dec 23 2021

CWR's Soomin Park reminds us why we need to re-think hitting that tempting 'buy' button as the climate...

#analysis
Takeout Packaging – 3 Wishes For The New Year
Dec 23 2021

ADMCF's Helga Vanthournout shares how Hong Kong can try to stop choking on F&B single-use plastic and her...

#opinions
Will MTR Sink With The Polar Express?
Dec 23 2021

Is the MTR prepared enough to avoid going underwater given rising sea levels and stronger typhoons with higher...

#analysis
8 Empty Promises & Hypocrisies – An Asian Perspective on COP26
Nov 22 2021

CWR's Ronald Leung share how hypocrisies from failing on delivering promises to delivering climate finance by developed countries...

#analysis
Are We More or Less Water Secure Post COP26?
Nov 22 2021

Find out what COP26 means for water security with CWR's Debra Tan as she reflects on frank conversations...

#analysis
Where Are We On Ice Tipping Points Post COP26?
Nov 22 2021

If we are not careful, we could change weather as we know it - what are these tipping...

#analysis
Rising Seas: SEA’TIES’ Map of Solutions
Nov 22 2021

Featuring over 70 coastal threat adaptation solutions across the world, the Map of Solutions is a useful guide...

#opinions
Adaptation Strategies & Water Governance in the Netherlands & Bangladesh
Nov 22 2021

Dr Jaap de Heer, Dr Ellen Minkman & Jos van Alphen share how the two delta cities have...

#opinions
Impact of Climate Change & Overfishing on Fishstocks in East & South China Sea
Nov 22 2021

ADMCF's CEO Sophie le Clue tells a cautionary tale on the future of fisheries in the East &...

#opinions
10 Years of CWR: Debra Tan Reflects On The Last Decade
Oct 27 2021

Debra Tan shares with us the highs and lows of aiming high since the founding of CWR. From...

#opinions
10 Years of CWR: Dawn McGregor Reflects On The Last 8 Years
Oct 26 2021

Business Unusual Lead Dawn McGregor recounts how joining CWR helped find her mission and why she is looking...

#opinions
10 Years Of CWR: Dharisha Mirando Reflects On The Last 4 Years
Oct 26 2021

Investor Engagement & Water Risk Valuation Lead Dharisha Mirando shares how a drink in LKF has turned into...

#opinions
Ex-staff Perspective On 10 Years Of CWR: Feng Hu
Oct 26 2021

Former Waternomics lead Feng Hu shares how a small & idealistic team has 'distilled' the water conversation to...

#interviews
Ex-staff Perspective On 10 Years Of CWR: Hongqiao Liu
Oct 26 2021

Former principal researcher Hongqiao Liu reflects on how CWR has helped her see the value of cultivating knowledge...

#interviews
Ex-staff Perspective On 10 Years Of CWR: Hubert Thieriot
Oct 26 2021

Former Head of Water Risk Valuation Hubert Thieriot shares his collaboration with PBOC & how CWR helped him...

#interviews
Ex-staff Perspective On 10 Years Of CWR: Woody Chan
Oct 26 2021

Formerly in charge of CWR's Project & Network, Woody Chan explains how rewarding & impactful time in CWR...

#interviews
Ex-staff Perspective On 10 Years Of CWR: Mark Harper
Oct 26 2021

Former Project Manager Mark Harper shares how a water risk assessment project in CWR sparked his interest in...

#interviews
3 First Steps To Protect HK From Rising Seas
Sep 24 2021

The IPCC AR6 warnings on rising seas bring bad tidings for Hong Kong. If you are 20...

#analysis
Hong Kong Is Tracking Worst-Case Scenario Impacts – 8 Reasons To Act Now
Sep 24 2021

With this summer of rising climate risks, don’t get caught out. CWR’s Dr. CT Low & Debra...

#analysis
Not Just A Drop In The Ocean
Sep 24 2021

Global water guru Professor Asit Biswas & Singapore PUB's CEO Joo He Ng share how SG is setting...

#opinions
Designing Resilience – 2 Architectural Students’ Take on Coastal Threats
Sep 24 2021

Shocked by HK's coastal threat, HKU's Fergal Tse & Oscar Wong became CWR's interns to re-design Victoria Harbour....

#interviews
Sponge City Is Transforming Urban Flood Management
Sep 24 2021

Sponge city was launched to combat urban flood risks yet public has doubts over its effectiveness. What does...

#opinions
2021 World Water Week: 3 Key Action Takeaways to Build Resilience Faster
Sep 24 2021

2021 World Water Week gives 3 important action takeaways for us to charge forward & build resilience faster....

#analysis
Code Red: 8 Things You Need To Know About Water In IPCC AR6
Aug 24 2021

IPCC AR6 is a code red for water too! CWR's Debra Tan shares 8 things you may have...

#analysis
Frightening New Extremes from Germany to China Demand Strong Actions
Aug 24 2021

Two back-to-back extreme events occurred in Germany & Zhengzhou - different but share “record breaking". What are they...

#analysis
Escalating Flood Costs & Compounding Events Test Financial Resilience
Aug 24 2021

Can't avoid the extreme weather events we've baked in, we must be realistic and adapt - CWR's...

#analysis
Climate Resilience In Asian Cities
Aug 24 2021

Nature-Based Solutions can help with Asia's significant climate vulnerability as Vivekanandham Sindhamani and Nanco Dolman from Royal HaskoningDHV...

#interviews
Market Potential Of Nature-based Solutions In Southeast Asia
Aug 24 2021

Nature absorbs 50% of CO2 emissions & provides US$72 trillion in goods but is chronically underfunded. What are...

#interviews
G20: Don’t Just End Coal; Add Deep Cuts For Oil & Gas Too
Aug 24 2021

Producing >60% of coal, oil & gas, G20 is trying to end coal yet still subsidising oil &...

#analysis
SIWW Spotlight 2021 – Key Takeaways
Jul 27 2021

Impressed with the frank conversations & sea level rise focus for the first time, see CWR's Dawn McGregor...

#analysis
A Conversation With SIWW’s Ryan Yuen
Jul 27 2021

It was a different SIWW this year due to the pandemic & a more holistic agenda with hot...

#interviews
Why Isn’t Water Top Of The Climate Agenda?
Jul 27 2021

If water risks were properly valued, they would be much greater than the energy transition risks so, why...

#opinions
3 Ways To Deal With The Deep Uncertainty Of Sea Level Rise
Jul 27 2021

SLR uncertainty is here to stay but it can be minimised as discussed at SIWW 2021. CWR's Ronald...

#analysis
Game Changers: 6 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Laureates
Jul 27 2021

We would be fools not to tackle 3 game changers for our future water & climate according to...

#analysis
Behind Phnom Penh’s Water Success Story
Jul 27 2021

Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, a once-bankrupt utility now outperforms those in LA or London. CWR's Soomin Park...

#analysis
2020 State of Ecology & Environment Report Review
Jun 18 2021

2020 is the last year of China's 13FYP & Water Ten Plan targets. How did groundwater & surface...

#analysis
2020 Marine Ecology & Environment Status Review
Jun 18 2021

Oceans have become a new driving force of economic development. How are China's oceans doing on pollution? What...

#analysis
Tesla: Pollution Under A Low Carbon Halo
Jun 18 2021

Tesla's green halo shines strong as the world moves to net zero. But is it really green? IPE's...

#interviews
Net Zero & Water Security: 3 Bottlenecks in Future Tech
Jun 18 2021

Achieving net-zero & water security is easier pledged than done. CWR's Tan & Leung share 3 bottlenecks that...

#analysis
HK Businesses Go Circular Via A Digital Marketplace
Jun 18 2021

HK produces >5.5mn tons of waste per year yet the majority of them are not recycled or recovered....

#opinions
Governance Is Still At Low Tide
Jun 18 2021

Real progress on ESG requires companies to rethink how they operate and govern themselves. Asian Corporate Governance Association...

#opinions
Water Risk In The ICT Sector
May 26 2021

Analysing >3,000 ICT sector locations, AWS's Sarah Wade shares where the water risks are, which type of water...

#opinions
3 Reasons Why APAC Banks Must De-risk Now 
May 26 2021

CWR’s Dharisha Mirando explains why APAC banks must lead & de-risk, plus she catches you up on the...

#analysis
How Water Risks Will Impact Credit Ratings
May 26 2021

Water risks are relevant for a wide variety of sectors & asset classes yet incorporating them in credit...

#interviews
Adapting To Climate Change
May 26 2021

Like it or not, climate impacts are getting increasingly 'up close & personal' yet adaptation finance is lagging....

#opinions
A Wave of Change: Companies’ role in building a water-secure world
May 26 2021

Despite the pandemic, companies disclosing to CDP are up 20%. CDP's Laureen Missaire shares the latest trends from...

#opinions
TCFD Support: Identifying Cheap Talk & Cherry Picking
May 26 2021

TCFD is championed by many as the golden standard of disclosure. But is it truly effective? Julia Anna...

#interviews
Can TSMC & Taiwan Manage Water To Save Global Electronics?
Apr 23 2021

Taiwan's water & climate risks plus lacklustre government actions mean the electronics sector faces significant clustered risk, warns...

#analysis
Rising Temperatures, Melting Ratings
Apr 23 2021

63 countries will suffer climate-induced rating downgrades in the world's first climate smart sovereign rating simulation. More key...

#opinions
Bottom Trawling Fishing Releases More Emissions Than Global Aviation
Apr 23 2021

Green Queen's Sally Ho shares key takeaways from a first of its kind study on the climate impacts...

#opinions
Business of Fashion’s Inaugural Sustainability Index: The Sustainability Gap
Apr 23 2021

BoF's Sarah Kent who led the inaugural sustainability index talks to us on the why, how & what's...

#interviews
Our Water Footprint: Labelling the Litres Less Known
Apr 23 2021

Despite the inundation of information these days, many are still blind to the impacts on water from our...

#analysis
Getting Old & Feeling Unloved: Water Needs A Multi-Billion Dollar Makeover
Apr 23 2021

Ageing water infrastructure presents a new set of problems that will eventually lead to a breakdown in our...

#analysis
Looking for water in China’s 14FYP
Mar 26 2021

The new China is not the old China. China Water risk's Yuanchao Xu & Debra Tan went searching...

#analysis
Water caps & targets – how has China fared and where is it going?
Mar 26 2021

China has set a 2025 water reduction per unit of GDP target. Is it aggressive enough? To answer this...

#analysis
14FYP – Promote Ecological Conservation
Mar 26 2021

China's 14 Five Year Plan has bullish environmental goals but transformative potential is met with challenges, explains Chinese...

#opinions
Top 10 CSR Trends in China 2021
Mar 26 2021

What does China's 14FYP mean for CSR in China? And what about Covid? Find out and more as...

#opinions
Chinese Port Organisations on Adaptation
Mar 26 2021

Ports are key economic drivers but are at risk from rising sea levels. Asian ports in ports in...

#analysis
2021 Top 10 Trends in Responsible Investment in China
Mar 26 2021

Thanks to China's carbon targets, the country's low carbon transition is in full swing. SynTao Green Finance shares...

#opinions
Valuing Water – Looking At It Differently
Mar 22 2021

Happy World Water Day! With this year's theme of valuing water, China Water Risk's Dawn McGregor & Debra...

#opinions
5 Trends For 2021: The Year of the Ox
Feb 25 2021

Will the Ox deliver it's well known strength and stability and turn stubborn "old" cows into raging bulls...

#analysis
Wipeout – 8 Reasons Why Stress Testing For Chronic Risks Will Strand Assets
Feb 25 2021

Systemic shocks from water risks are inevitable unless action is taken to reduce emissions. CWR's Dharisha Mirando &...

#analysis
A Transformational Framework For Water Risk
Feb 25 2021

DWS's Francesco Curto, Michael Lewis & Murray Birt share their latest report's findings on how investors should address...

#opinions
If China Sets An Eco-target, It Reaches It
Feb 25 2021

Global water gurus Professor Asit Biswas & Dr Cecilia Tortajada layout why they are confident China will meet...

#opinions
The Adaptation Principles: 6 Ways to Build Resilience to Climate Change
Feb 25 2021

Adaptation cannot be an afterthought to development as climate change will impact the macroeconomic situation. World Bank's Dr....

#opinions
Singapore: Making Business Unusual The Norm
Feb 25 2021

Covid disruption has seen old businesses die and new ones sprout up. CWR's Dawn McGregor shares how Singapore...

#opinions
The Rise Of Climate Positive Food
Jan 20 2021

From Startups to big food comapnies, Green Queen's Sally Ho shows how they are dishing out guilt-free snacks,...

#opinions
Cement’s Role In A Carbon-Neutral Future
Jan 20 2021

Energy Innovation's Jeffrey Rissman shares how to achieve carbon-neutral for cement production by 2050 with the help of...

#opinions
Bankable Nature Solutions: A Case Study
Jan 20 2021

WWF's Thomas Gomersall & Jean-Marc Champagne share how the integrated rice & shrimp model in southern Vietnam's Mekong...

#opinions
8 Brands Called Out For Greenwashing In 2020
Jan 20 2021

Businesses are more active in caring about people & planet but some are just greenwashing to sell more...

#opinions
Dreaming Of A Regenerative Economy?
Jan 20 2021

Co-founder Dr. Simon J.D. Schillebeeckx explains how Handprint helps restore threatened ecosystems one micro purchase at a time...

#opinions
Impact Of Urban Water Security On India’s Future
Jan 20 2021

Cities are projected to contribute USD5trn by 2024 to India's GDP yet they face different levels of water...

#opinions
Treasure8 – Deploying Nutrition For Humanity
Dec 22 2020

Hear from Treasure8 Co-CEOs Derk Hendrikson & Timothy Childs on how they are taking food waste and upcycling...

#opinions
Questions For A Bottled Water Tycoon
Dec 22 2020

Nongfu Springs is China's biggest bottled water company but a deep dive into its water strategy leaves CWR's...

#analysis
The Hidden Cost Of Music
Dec 22 2020

Are you endlessly streaming your favourite Christmas songs? Well, that could get you on Santa's naughty list as...

#analysis
Zoom University – Better for the environment?
Dec 22 2020

CWR intern, Kaspar Ip, had to enroll in "Zoom University" as he can't fly due to COVID-19. With...

#opinions
The Gift Of Physical Climate Risk Assessment
Dec 22 2020

Physical climate risks are already here. This Christmas, companies, investors and banks should treat themselves to a climate...

#opinions
Climate Change – Never Too Late To Start
Dec 22 2020

From YOLO to deeply concerned, Ronald Leung shares how works in CWR awaked him to the imminent climate...

#opinions
The CWR Survival Guides to Avoiding Atlantis
Nov 24 2020

Sea levels can be 3m by 2100, putting urban real estate equivalent to 22 Singapores underwater in just...

#analysis
Surviving Rising Seas – 20 APAC Cities: Who’s Ahead & Who’s Behind?
Nov 24 2020

More than 100mn people could be submerged in just 20 APAC cities on our current climate path. Which...

#analysis
CWR APACCT 20 Index – Finance Sector Input on Methodology
Nov 24 2020

Coastal threat assessment can be complex & daunting, so we did the heavy lifting by creating the...

#analysis
Sovereigns At Risk: Lots Of Capital In Vulnerable Spots
Nov 24 2020

Clustered nature of rising coastal threats plus lax govt action put APAC sovereigns at risk. CWR's analysis...

#analysis
Existential Coastal Threats: 8 Things You Must Know
Nov 24 2020

Rapid SLR will happen sooner than we think, yet we are still driving investments to vulnerable locations. CWR's...

#analysis
Future SLR Projections & Biggest Worries
Nov 24 2020

In this follow up interview, HKU's Dr. Khan shares her biggest concerns on how future SLR projections...

#interviews
It’s Time To Prioritise Sea Level Rise
Oct 20 2020

CWR’s Debra Tan says it’s time to be FOMO about our rising seas. From emission accelerants to accelerated...

#analysis
Sea Level Rise – What The Science Tells Us
Oct 20 2020

What's the latest on sea level rise projections? HKU's Dr Nicole Khan shares key findings from her survey...

#interviews
The Present & Future Flood Risks In Bangkok
Oct 20 2020

The nature of flood risks in Bangkok are complex and there is yet to be any holistic plan...

#interviews
Awareness Of Typhoon Risks In Mekong
Oct 20 2020

Vietnam is already vulnerable to typhoons and climate change will increase the number and intensity of typhoons. Yet,...

#opinions
Typhoons And Storm Tides Risks In Guangdong
Oct 20 2020

Already vulnerable Guangdong Province, accounts for 34.5% of typhoons landing on China, has to now also deal with...

#opinions
Rethinking Of Typhoon’s Randomness And The Impact On Economy
Oct 20 2020

See why Dr Hiroshi Takagi from Tokyo Tech believes typhoons have an unpredictable random nature and why we...

#opinions
Cow-free Milk Wins The Liveability Challenge 2020
Sep 18 2020

Food production is a major global challenge. A lab grown milk takes top prize in 2020 Liveability...

#opinions
Hong Kong & Asian Investors Jump On First Lever VC Asia Alt Protein Fund
Sep 18 2020

Investor interest in alternative protein is at an all-time high and with a bullish Asia region. Lever VC...

#opinions
Fashion Is Broken, Extreme Makeover Time
Sep 18 2020

There have been 20+ bankruptcy filings in the last 6 months between brands & retailers. Surely, being broken...

#opinions
The Water Footprint Versus The Water Handprint
Sep 18 2020

Corporate water stewardship is stalling. It is time to adopt a water handprint strategy with its positive and...

#opinions
Are We Feeling the Shark’s Teeth?
Sep 18 2020

With clear material water risks posing even more exposure to global systems, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board is...

#opinions
A Practical Approach To Factoring Climate Risk Into Financial Valuation
Sep 18 2020

It is not a matter of 'if' but 'when' physical climate risks are appropriately taken into account. So,...

#opinions
Water Technology Markets 2020
Aug 18 2020

BlueTech CEO Paul O'Callaghan looks back at the successes & failures of the water market over the last...

#opinions
Decentralised Water & Wastewater Treatment In The Age of Water Scarcity & COVID
Aug 18 2020

COVID-19 has pointed out shortcomings in wastewater & water-supply infrastructures. Hear from Fluence's CEO Henry J. Charrabé on...

#opinions
Return Periods – Are They Still Useful For Floods?
Aug 18 2020

Flood return periods aren't 'returning' on time and actually are getting worse so are they still useful? CWR's...

#analysis
Climate Change On Flood Risk Assessment & Adaptation Approach
Aug 18 2020

Climate change is adding great uncertainty to traditional flood risk assessment. Should modelled data be trusted? How should...

#opinions
China Can Water Down Impact Of Floods
Aug 18 2020

China has long suffered from floods; 7/10 worst floods were in China. Global water gurus Asit Biswas &...

#opinions
China’s Belt And Road Initiative To Speed Up Desertification?
Aug 18 2020

The majority of Economic Corridors in the Belt and Road Initiative are already in arid regions. But China...

#opinions
COVID-19 Heightens Water Problems Around The World
Jul 17 2020

Is water access & quality only a problem of developing countries? Global water gurus Asit Biswas & Cecilia...

#opinions
The Coronavirus Climate Profiteers And The Climate Heroes
Jul 17 2020

Which companies & industries are exploiting COVID-19 and which are doubling down on green efforts? Mighty Earth's CEO...

#opinions
Fashion Frolicking In Oil
Jul 17 2020

Fashion is practically frolicking in oil as CWR's Dawn McGregor points out. 2.5% of global oil produced ...

#analysis
It Happened – Central Banks And Water Risks
Jul 17 2020

We have been saying for a while now that water risks can trigger systemic shocks. Indeed, CWR exists...

#analysis
Regulators Have A Role To Play In Tackling The Global Water Crisis
Jul 17 2020

Financial regulators must ensure the economic recovery is resilient to climate & water risks. Ceres' Robin Miller, Investor...

#opinions
Pathway For Hong Kong To Net Zero By 2050
Jul 17 2020

Hong Kong can get to net zero by 2050 according to a new report. ADMCF's CEO Lisa Genasci...

#opinions
Two Sessions 2020 – Ecological Roadmap
Jun 18 2020

China’s still sticking to the ecological roadmap despite COVID-19. CWR’s Yuanchao Xu runs us through three key takeaways...

#analysis
Deeper Ecological & Environmental Policy Reforms In 14 FYP
Jun 18 2020

Dr Zhanfeng Dong from the Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning shares his views on how to overcome unprecedented...

#opinions
China Still Going Green Despite Coal Moves
Jun 18 2020

Post COVID-19, green recovery is key but there has been mixed signals on coal in China. Is this...

#analysis
2019 State Of Ecology & Environment Report Review
Jun 18 2020

2019 was a crucial year for the war on pollution. How did water fair? Is groundwater pollution improving?...

#analysis
4 Chinese Lessons For India’s Water Security
Jun 18 2020

India is waking up to its water crises but with 21 cities set to run dry by 2021,...

#opinions
Education Unusual For Resilient Leaders In Asia
Jun 18 2020

The disruptions of COVID-19 is a wake-up call for "education unusual". Surely it’s time to prepare students for...

#opinions
The Future Of Finance
May 15 2020

What are the chances of a green recovery? Where is China re its green push? Do banks understand...

#interviews
Capital Threats Remain Post COVID
May 15 2020

There is no vaccine for climate & water risks, yet some in the financial sector are still burying...

#analysis
ESG Doomsday Preppers
May 15 2020

ESG can be tedious, but worth it as it can help sustain shocks. Many laughed at doomsday preppers...

#opinions
Asia, Why On Earth Would We Leave Our Future To The G7?
May 15 2020

With G7’s absent leadership & inability to plan for pandemics, CWR's Debra Tan calls for Asia to step-up...

#opinions
8 Risks You Missed During COVID-19
May 15 2020

Too focused on COVID-19? Catch up on 8 risks you missed in 2020 with CWR's Dr. Chien Tat...

#analysis
Top 10 Responsible Investment Trends In China In 2020
May 15 2020

Don't know how to go green? Check out Syntao Green Finance’s top 10 responsible investment trends in China...

#opinions
未来金融
May 14 2020

香港绿色金融协会主席,前中国人民银行首席经济学家马骏博士与我们讨论疫情过后,中国如何进行绿色复工复产,如何推动金融机构对环境风险的认知以及投资者和银行家在绿色金融方面需要注意些什么...

#interviews
Metamorphosis! Hard Truths & Unicorns
Apr 17 2020

With blanket disruption globally, we are forced to rethink our future. The pandemic has presented us with a...

#opinions
COVID & Climate – Make Money Or Save Lives?
Apr 17 2020

Governments are prioritising lives over money but with pressure to re-open the economy, can we use lessons learnt...

#analysis
Fast Fashion’s COVID Death & Virtual Revival?
Apr 17 2020

Fast fashion is dying - from broken supply chains and no demand thanks to WFH. CWR's Dawn McGregor...

#opinions
Medical Wastewater Treatment In COVID Times
Apr 17 2020

Coronavirus can be found in faeces & urine so medical wastewater has to be handled with care. China...

#analysis
Forward Osmosis Tech For Wastewater Reuse
Apr 17 2020

Desalination is power hungry. Dr Xiaodong Wang from Qingdao University of Technology shares with us a hybrid forward...

#opinions
Raindrops To Energy: The Droplet-Based Electricity Generator
Apr 17 2020

Water contains huge amounts of energy yet harvesting it is not efficient. We sat down with Prof. Zuankai Wang...

#interviews
Fight Climate, Save Water
Mar 22 2020

Happy World Water Day! This year it's all about water & climate - join China Water Risk's Woody...

#analysis
Becoming Beautiful: Property Rights For Natural Resources
Mar 19 2020

The Ministry of Natural Resources is creating a landmark rights system for each natural resource, from coal and...

#analysis
Greening The Yellow River For A Beautiful China
Mar 19 2020

As President Xi reiterates the Yellow River’s importance, Dr Zhanfeng Dong from the Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning...

#opinions
Vast River Diversion Plan Afoot In Western China
Mar 19 2020

With the Yellow River facing water shortages by 2050, talk of a diversion project has resurfaced - but...

#opinions
The Evolution Of Chinese Corporate Social Responsibility
Mar 19 2020

Chinese businesses are embedding ESG and CSR issues into their decision-making, but water gurus Prof. Asit Biswas &...

#opinions
Sustainable Infrastructure: Towards A Diversified HK Water Supply
Mar 19 2020

The latest report by Civic Exchange analyses the efficacy of HK's current & potential water sources & offers...

#opinions
Managing Risks In Transboundary Water Supply: Hong Kong vs Singapore
Mar 19 2020

Does Hong Kong's commercial contract for Dongjiang water offer as much security compared to the international water agreement...

#opinions
5 Trends For 2020: The Year Of The Rat
Feb 17 2020

Will the rat bring more outbreaks or will we get sunk like a drowned rat by water and...

#analysis
Climate Fight: Finance As Asia’s Most Effective Weapon
Feb 17 2020

Green finance is set to take off as regulations promote carbon pricing and better disclosure but Dr Ma Jun...

#opinions
How To Make Water Issues Matter To World Leaders
Feb 17 2020

Except Singapore, no other leaders of any other country have shown sustained interest in water in the last...

#opinions
Race For Water – Converting Plastic Waste To Energy
Feb 17 2020

With most plastic waste fragmented into tiny particles, ocean clean-up is increasingly difficult. Enter Race For Water Foundation's...

#opinions
Dirty & Thirsty – Not Just A Paper Tiger
Feb 17 2020

China is the world's largest paper producer but the industry is a Top-3 polluter. Pollution crackdowns have led...

#analysis
Green Clouds One Day
Feb 17 2020

How does watching online videos exacerbate our climate crisis? Are big tech brands like BAT and FAAG doing...

#analysis
COP25: Injection Of Youth Please
Jan 17 2020

Little progress was made at COP25 so what could have been done better? Civic Exchange's Lawrence Iu suggests...

#opinions
Get Redressed In Circular Fashion
Jan 17 2020

Has circular fashion finally arrived in HK? With 130 companies, clubs & schools engaged in their biggest ever...

#interviews
Scalebusting For Greener Buildings
Jan 17 2020

Scale build-up in water systems wastes water & energy but Jonathan Gur from Ion Enterprises is optimistic. Find...

#opinions
Future Of Farming: Learnings From China
Jan 17 2020

With temperatures in China rising faster than the global average, droughts and floods are set to hit fertile...

#opinions
Making Cow Milk… Without The Cows
Jan 17 2020

With 10 dairy companies emitting as much carbon as half of France, traditional dairy is not sustainable. As...

#opinions
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty
Jan 17 2020

Is the food sector managing water risks? Who is leading and who is lagging? Jacob London from Ceres...

#opinions
More Bad Climate News This Christmas
Dec 18 2019

Want to stay in blissful ignorance this festive season? If not, get your head out of the sand...

#analysis
More Green, More Money?
Dec 18 2019

Companies' participation is vital to combat climate change - what if they can access to more capital at...

#analysis
Sustainable Fashion Today: A Sweet But Short High
Dec 18 2019

2019 has been a busy year for sustainable fashion but with sweet but short highs as CWR's Dawn...

#opinions
The Hidden Cost Of Our Christmas Cards & Crackers
Dec 18 2019

Thinking of sending Christmas cards? Think again as our Yuanchao Xu expands on the hidden costs and argues...

#analysis
Think Before You Bake!
Dec 18 2019

Mince pies, gingerbread men, Christmas pudding... all delicious Christmas foods! Yet, did you know baking them is highly...

#opinions
Pets – Cute But Are They Green?
Dec 18 2019

Did you know that the water footprint of a golden retriever's diet is 80% that of a China...

#analysis
HK Submerged? Is This Map For Real?
Nov 18 2019

New research says 340mn people will be at risk from rising seas and coastal flooding by 2050. But...

#analysis
Why Hong Kong Needs A Meat Tax
Nov 18 2019

Want to help stop Amazon deforestation? How about better health? With Asia’s climate action looking bleak, Greenqueen's Sally...

#opinions
Nepal Clean Irrigation Initiative
Nov 18 2019

Up in the mountains, communities still rely on fossil fuels but Solerico is out to change that in...

#opinions
Race For Water – Fighting Plastic Pollution In Our Oceans
Nov 18 2019

What does the world's largest solar-powered catamaran have to do with ocean plastic pollution? The Race for Water...

#opinions
Shrinking Plastics – Implications Of Tighter Regulations
Nov 18 2019

Plastics are on the way out as governments put stricter laws in place. How should investors respond? WWF...

#opinions
Climate Action 100+ First Progress Report
Nov 18 2019

Having brought 370+ global investors together, what has Climate Action 100+ achieved? From setting emissions reduction targets to...

#opinions
“Basin Winner”: A Sustainable Education Board Game
Oct 18 2019

Managing rivers and balancing trade-offs can be difficult but with 'Basin Winner', an interactive board game, it becomes...

#opinions
Blue Peace Index 2019
Oct 18 2019

Water is a geopolitical risk. What is the real state of transboundary river cooperation? What are the best...

#opinions
Stormwater Recovery For A Healthy Sydney
Oct 18 2019

Every drop counts. Star Water's tech to clean and reuse stormwater keeps Sydney healthy plus saves water costs....

#opinions
Building Flood Resilience For Hong Kong
Oct 18 2019

HK is the rainiest city in the Pacific Rim and with the threat of climate change, it's heading...

#opinions
Rising Drought Risks In The Era Of Climate Crisis
Oct 18 2019

With agriculture and power most at risk from drought, what should businesses do? Can individuals push them to...

#interviews
3 Takeaways From The Fortune Global Sustainability Forum
Oct 18 2019

Green is growing up with innovations for food, renewables, plastics and more on show but we think there...

#analysis
No-Sense Climate Strategies: From DSD To HSBC
Sep 20 2019

Hong Kong's shortsighted & unrealistic climate plans will leave key assets & infrastructure exposed that mean the government,...

#analysis
Thirsty And Underwater: Rising Risks In Greater Bay Area
Sep 20 2019

How will water & climate risks, including rising sea levels & droughts, threaten the already water-stressed Greater Bay...

#analysis
Too Big To Fail! Protect At All Costs
Sep 20 2019

Multiple policy innovations have been unleashed to protect the Yangtze River as it is too big to fail...

#analysis
Yangtze River: Actions Toward Ecological Compensation
Sep 20 2019

With RMB5bn already allocated to supporting ecological compensation along the Yangtze River, what's next? Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning's...

#opinions
Capital Two Zones: Protecting Beijing’s Upper Watershed
Sep 20 2019

The Capital Two Zones plan is set to protect Zhangjiakou, upstream of water stressed Beijing & host of...

#analysis
Blue City Water Quality Index
Sep 20 2019

Building on their successful Blue Map mobile app, IPE takes it up another notch with the new Blue...

#opinions
8 Asia Water Risks: Here Today & Here To Stay In Asia
Aug 19 2019

Damaging typhoons, life & business disrupting water outages and threatening sea level rise... China Water Risk review's 8...

#analysis
Hot, Thirsty, Sweaty & Wet: HK’s Future Down The Drain?
Aug 19 2019

China Water Risk's Woody Chan & Debra Tan look beyond current tensions and see very real threats to...

#analysis
Climate Change, Groundwater & Agriculture In India
Aug 19 2019

The hidden risks of groundwater are clear in India as it is key for the country’s food security...

#opinions
3 Takeaways From CEWP’s 2019 Groundwater Policy Dialogue
Aug 19 2019

With China and Europe joining forces to tackle groundwater over-exploitation, China Water Risk's Yuanchao Xu was on hand...

#analysis
Going Dutch! Smart Drinking Water Networks
Aug 19 2019

Gondwana, an optimisation tool equipped with evolutionary algorithms, adds a nervous system to make drinking water networks 'smart'....

#opinions
Environmental Watering In The Murray-Darling Basin
Aug 19 2019

Megan McLeod from the Alliance for Water Stewardship explores how the Renmark Irrigation Trust benefits the Murray-Darling Basin...

#opinions
5 Reasons Plant-Based Will Be Unleashed In Asia
Jul 18 2019

Are you ready for Asia's plant-based revolution? David Yeung, Founder & CEO of Green Monday, shares 5 reasons...

#opinions
Can Loop’s 21st century milkman fix plastic plague?
Jul 18 2019

Called the 21st Century milkman, is Loop's circular shipping platform the answer to our planets massive plastic problem?...

#opinions
Role Of Businesses In Water Conservation
Jul 18 2019

With the backdrop of Singapore's industrial water challenges, Professor Asit Biswas & Dr Cecilia Tortajada show us what...

#opinions
Organic Agriculture Can Fight Climate Change
Jul 18 2019

Organic agriculture is so much more than no pesticides as CEO of Go Organics, Spencer Leung, shows with...

#opinions
Recycled Organics: Protecting Water In Sydney’s Food Bowl
Jul 18 2019

CORE is protecting Sydney's food bowl with its Sustainable Amendments for Agriculture (SAFA) Program based on using recycled...

#opinions
Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus In Asia’s Large River Basins
Jul 18 2019

The water-energy-food security nexus is complicated but as Maija Taka, Marko Keskinen & Olli Varis show, the tensions...

#opinions
Eco-preneurs To Combat Pollution
Jun 18 2019

What are "eco-preneurs"? The Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning's Dr Zhanfeng Dong explains & elaborates on their role...

#opinions
UAVs To Monitor Ship Emissions
Jun 18 2019

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a drone! Dr Zhi Ning from HKUST expands...

#opinions
Beyond The Wall & Into The Watershed
Jun 18 2019

Reducing your own factory's water use is all well & good but what do you do when your...

#opinions
Jiangsu Chemical Park Explosion: Rectify Or Shutdown?
Jun 18 2019

The Jiangsu chemical plant explosion may have been deadly but the environmental & regulatory risks it's bringing to...

#analysis
Your Inside Track To Rare Earths
Jun 18 2019

Do China's threats to weaponise rare earths in the trade war have any teeth? Even if they don't,...

#analysis
2018 State Of Ecology & Environment Report Review
Jun 18 2019

It is one year on since the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) reform, has it impacted China's...

#analysis
No Planet B: HK’s School Strike For Climate Action
May 16 2019

Does Hong Kong need its own Greta Thunberg? 16 year old Adele Lo from South Island School certainly...

#interviews
Empowering Youth To Face Climate Change
May 16 2019

The "next gen" is struggling to forge successful careers under climate change but Youth Climate Leaders is aiming...

#opinions
I Want You To Panic
May 16 2019

As we edge closer to a climate tipping point, Thanos from Avengers Endgame doesn't seem so crazy anymore....

#opinions
Inside The World’s First Museum Of Climate Change In HK
May 16 2019

Take a brief tour with the museum's director Cecilia Lam and explore its four key initiatives from education...

#opinions
Treading Water: Corporate Responses To Rising Water Challenges
May 16 2019

Companies are doing better but they are just "treading water" and incremental action is no longer enough. CDP's...

#opinions
China Goes Circular: 6 Success Stories
May 16 2019

China is embracing a circular economy and Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Nick Jeffries showcases those speaheading change - get...

#opinions
3°C Transition Risks: It’s H2O, Not Just CO2
Apr 18 2019

With 34 central banks recognising the vulnerability of financial systems to climate risks, it’s time to prioritise water....

#opinions
Are Asia’s Savings Exposed To Water & Climate Risks?
Apr 18 2019

Asian asset owners have portfolios skewed towards domestic markets that will bear the brunt of climate change. Find...

#analysis
India’s Water Policies: Just Feel Good Documents?
Apr 18 2019

Chetan Pandit, former #2 of India's Central Water Commission, joins Professor Asit Biswas from the National University of...

#opinions
Confronting Storms & Climate Risk In HK
Apr 18 2019

Typhoons Hato and Mangkhut have wreaked havoc in the Greater Bay Area but Dr. Faith Chan from the...

#opinions
More From Less: Building Water Resilience
Apr 18 2019

Water and climate are really two sides of the same coin so what are the holistic solutions that...

#opinions
Modern Water Dispensers: Shifting Consumers Off Plastic
Apr 18 2019

With Hong Kong throwing away 5.5 million plastic bottles every day, Urban Spring's Jennie Wong explains how their...

#opinions
Water: Leave No One Behind
Mar 22 2019

Happy World Water Day! This year the theme is 'Leaving no one behind' so why do we still...

#analysis
Two Sessions: Reform – Transform
Mar 18 2019

It has been a tough year but President Xi is staying true to his resolution to build a...

#analysis
Welcome To China’s Zero Waste Cities
Mar 18 2019

China Water Risk's Yuanchao Xu unpacks China's new zero waste city initiative - can it save China's cities...

#analysis
Top 10 Responsible Investment Trends For 2019 In China
Mar 18 2019

Chinese financial institutions are increasingly embracing responsible investment, so follow their lead and get up to date with...

#opinions
Water Quality From On-Ground: Huang Long Xian Village Case
Mar 18 2019

Jerry Jiang, Wanying Na and Zhenzhen Xu from the Alliance for Water Stewardship showcase their education pilot and...

#opinions
China’s Water Sharing Treaties – Reciprocity In Practice?
Mar 18 2019

Does China really deserve its bad rap over its water sharing practices? Chongqing University's Dr. David J. Devlaeminck...

#opinions
Key Water Policies 2018-2019
Mar 18 2019

Haven't been following China's environment & water-related policies? Get on top of them now with China Water Risk's...

#analysis
5 Trends For The Year Of The Pig
Feb 18 2019

Pigs are associated with wealth and a carefree life but they can also be lazy, indulging in the...

#analysis
Balancing Economy With Environment In China
Feb 18 2019

Professor Asit Biswas from National University of Singapore looks at how the environment has risen up China's agenda...

#opinions
Banking On Granularity To Reduce Climate Blindspots
Feb 18 2019

Climate & water risks are locational but most financial institutions are flying blind, not having mapped their assets....

#opinions
Waste To Fashion In Hong Kong
Feb 18 2019

Redress has successfully sorted 41 tonnes of clothes (=1,240 suitcases - avg check in size). Hear from Anneleise...

#interviews
Food Revolution 5.0: Digital Printing Meat
Feb 18 2019

Food Revolution 5.0., clean meat... Hong Kong is there. Get the latest from Professor Kenneth Lee of Chinese...

#interviews
Diet, Food Waste & Kids In 5 Graphics
Feb 18 2019

Agriculture emits as much greenhouse gas as electricity and this needs to change. China Water Risk's Woody Chan...

#analysis
Portfolio Water Footprinting: Investors’ Visual Path To Water Risk & Exposure
Jan 17 2019

Pressure to mitigate & value water risk is rising. Ceres' Investor Water Toolkit is one tool investors can...

#opinions
Blended Finance For Water
Jan 17 2019

Oxford University's Dr Alex Money shares a new blended finance approach that could help attract finance for difficult...

#interviews
Cape Town’s ‘Day Zero’: Where Are We Now?
Jan 17 2019

Daily & agriculture water use restrictions and the return of rain have bought time but is Cape Town...

#opinions
The Future Of Low Carbon Cities In China
Jan 17 2019

China has launched 42 low carbon city pilots. Who is doing what and who is doing the best?...

#interviews
Drink Without Waste: Re-Thinking Single-Use Plastic Beverage Packaging In HK
Jan 17 2019

With over 80% of beverage packaging ending up as waste in Hong Kong’s landfills, leading bottlers & produces...

#opinions
Time To Get Radical
Dec 18 2018

Alarm bells are ringing for climate change but we are still wedded to the ‘norm’ and on track to...

#opinions
3 People-Green-Tech Chinese Initiatives
Dec 18 2018

To win its War on Pollution, China is also turning to technology to engage the public. CWR's...

#analysis
YouTube: The Dark Side Of Going Viral
Dec 18 2018

We are already addicted to the internet, YouTube, Netflix, apps and still forecasts show major growth. China Water...

#analysis
Fashion Has The Power To Shape A 2°C World
Dec 18 2018

If fashion were a country it would have the fourth highest carbon emissions behind the US, China, &...

#opinions
To Tea Or Not – Black, Green Or Milk?
Dec 18 2018

Tea is the second most drunk beverage after coffee but what does it mean for water, for carbon?...

#analysis
Youth & Water – 3 Key Takeaways from Egypt & Stockholm
Dec 18 2018

CWR intern Alex Whitebrook shares key takeaways from his recent trips for the World Youth Parliament for Water....

#analysis
Have Investors Incorporated Climate Risks Into Portfolios?
Nov 15 2018

Hear from WWF HK's Jean-Marc Champagne & Sam Hilton on their new report that introduces climate change &...

#opinions
Upgraded Water Risk Filter: From Assessment To Response
Nov 15 2018

WWF's Water Risk Filter has been upgraded, from expanded data sets & climate change projections to new response...

#opinions
Dell’s Water Stewardship
Nov 15 2018

Dell is not only reducing water use in its supply chain but also managing water as a shared...

#opinions
Big Data Accelerates The Expansion Of Green Supply Chains
Nov 15 2018

Check out which brands are leading on green supply chains in China as IPE's Erin Wong & Helen...

#opinions
Belt & Road Initiative Injects Vitality Into Economies
Nov 15 2018

Professor Asit Biswas & Cecilia Tortajada from the National University of Singapore show how China's Belt & Road...

#opinions
APAN Climate Adaptation Forum: 3 Takeaways
Nov 15 2018

As climate adaptation conversations becomes mainstream, the focus is now to accelerate actions. China Water Risk’s Feng Hu...

#analysis
CWR Big Picture Infographics Now Live
Oct 19 2018

Does Asia have enough water to develop? Get the Big Picture on the looming liquidity crunch with “at-a-glance”...

#analysis
Changing Perspectives: Report Launch At Asia Society
Oct 18 2018

With water experts sharing their views at our Asia Society forum, China Water Risk's Dharisha Mirando & Dawn...

#analysis
Hindu Kush Himalayas: Why The Third Pole Matters
Oct 18 2018

What is the Hindu-Kush Himalayan (HKH) region and why does this "Third Pole" matter for Asia’s economy? How...

#interviews
Tackling Asia’s Water Challenges
Oct 18 2018

Following China Water Risk's new report highlighting Asia's water challenges and the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, Cecilia Tortajada...

#opinions
Water Rights In China: 4 Years On
Oct 18 2018

4 years on, what is the status of the water rights trading system in China? Find out in...

#interviews
Hong Kong Green Finance Association Launch: Key Takeaways
Oct 18 2018

What is the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and how can it aid China's Belt & Road Initiative?...

#analysis
No Water, No Growth – Does Asia Have Enough Water To Develop?
Sep 21 2018

Since our economy runs on water, no water means no growth but there is little conversation on this...

#analysis
India’s Thermal Power Plants Threatened By Water Shortages
Sep 18 2018

Water shortages are negatively impacting India’s ability to produce power. World Resources Institute's Tianyi Luo updates us on...

#opinions
Can Nepali Coffee Survive The Impacts Of Climate Change?
Sep 18 2018

Coffee growers in Nepal’s hills are facing a double whammy; climate change and pests, which are also interlinked....

#opinions
Kazakhstan Focuses On Water Saving To Ease Tensions With China
Sep 18 2018

Kazakhstan & China have a history of tension over the Ili river but with changing waterscapes Kazakhstan is...

#opinions
Water Trading: Shiyang River Basin Case
Sep 18 2018

Successes in the Shiyang River Basin and other pilots have motivated the Chinese government to push a nation-wide...

#opinions
2018 World Water Week: Key Takeaways
Sep 18 2018

World Water Week 2018 saw exciting issues discussed from financing nature-based solutions to advancing water stewardship & valuing...

#analysis
Sharing Rivers: The Lancang-Mekong Case
Aug 16 2018

Using the emergency water release by China to help downstream countries in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin as an...

#opinions
Audit! Yangtze River Economic Belt
Aug 16 2018

China's first ever basin-wide environmental audit on the Yangtze River Economic Belt is an unprecedented step towards balancing...

#analysis
Upper Yangtze: Integrated Water Management & Climate Adaptation
Aug 16 2018

The Sino-Swiss cooperation project aims to enhance water management & climate adaptation in the Jinsha River Basin. What...

#opinions
Financing Green Infrastructure In The GBA: Key Takeaways
Aug 16 2018

The Greater Bay Area accounts for 12% of China's GDP but climate change means this is at risk....

#analysis
3 Things You Need To Know About Hunan
Aug 16 2018

Hunan connects provinces from the Yangtze's upper to lower reaches - an important position. Check out 3 key...

#analysis
China’s Renewable Energy Quotas
Aug 16 2018

China is releasing its first ever renewable energy quotas along with Renewable Energy Power Certificates to improve trading;...

#analysis
Wicked Problems Of Water Quality Governance
Jul 16 2018

Water quality is a more serious threat to water security than its diminishing supply. Hear eight points on...

#opinions
3 Takeaways From Aquatech China 2018
Jul 16 2018

4 years on, China Water Risk is again presenting at the Industrial Water Leaders Forum at Aquatech China....

#analysis
Water Wars: What Policymakers Can Do
Jul 16 2018

Water conflicts within countries are increasingly prevalent with industrial and even transboundary implications. What can policymakers do? We...

#interviews
How To Solve The Global Water Crisis
Jul 16 2018

Most of the world’s water woes can be solved with enough money and willpower. The real challenges are...

#opinions
The Future Of The Paris Agreement
Jul 16 2018

The Paris Agreement has been in effect for more than a year now. How is the rulebook going?...

#interviews
8 Key Challenges In Rural Water Security
Jul 16 2018

Rural water supply in China is challenging due to size, increasing urbanisation & more. China Water Risk's Feng...

#analysis
New Tech & Policy For Climate Resilience: 3 Takeaways
Jun 14 2018

Experts say new tech needs policy support at an interdisciplinary forum on climate resilient urban water systems, hosted...

#analysis
2017 State Of Ecology & Environment Report Review
Jun 14 2018

Prioritising rivers appears to have paid off but overall groundwater and Key Lakes & Reservoirs both worsened. Are...

#analysis
Reactive Dye Revolution
Jun 14 2018

Innovative tech is popping up as Huntsman’s Holger Schlaefke expands on how their new reactive dye saves costs...

#opinions
Introducing The Better Buying Index
Jun 14 2018

Suppliers can now rank buyers’ purchasing practices with the unique Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index. Explore the index...

#opinions
How Green Is Your Beer?
Jun 14 2018

From Tsingtao to Carl​sberg, just how green is your favourite beer? Hear from IPE’s Na Wang on findings...

#opinions
Managing China’s Water Stress Drop By Drop
Jun 14 2018

What are the trends in managing China’s water stress? WRI’s Dr Jiao Wang finds that while there is...

#opinions
5 Trends For China Green Finance
May 16 2018

Stay on top of China's green finance trends & opportunities with our 5 key highlights from China's Green...

#analysis
Where Is The E In ESG Disclosure In China?
May 16 2018

China is moving to mandatory environmental disclosure with a tentative 2020 deadline, but where are listco's now? China...

#analysis
How To Manage Water Risk In Your Growing Business
May 16 2018

Water risk is financial risk. So how do investors and business overcome challenges and manage water risk? Trucost's...

#opinions
Connecting Finance & Water Risk
May 16 2018

Natural Capital Coalition's Mark Gough & Joseph Harris-Confino on their newly launched supplement for the finance sector -...

#opinions
Top 10 CSR Trends For 2018 In China
May 16 2018

2018 is a landmark year for China on numerous fronts - what does this mean for CSR? SynTao...

#opinions
Environmental Risks: What, Where & When?
May 16 2018

Hubert Thieriot explains his new venture, Environmental Risk Profiler, an online solution to identify, monitor and anticipate environmental...

#opinions
Barclays-Tsinghua China Water Summit: Key Takeaways
Apr 18 2018

The Barclays-Tsinghua University China Water Summit brought together industry leaders, corporations, investors and academics to discuss water solutions...

#opinions
Ministry Reform: 9 Dragons To 2
Apr 18 2018

What does China's long-awaited ministry re-shuffle mean? China Water Risk reviews the roles and impacts of the new...

#analysis
Rising To The Water Challenge
Apr 18 2018

Barclays analyst Zachary Sadow shares key findings from their report with the Columbia Water Center on how US...

#opinions
Connecting A New Generation Of Businesses To Water Stewardship
Apr 18 2018

The CEO Water Mandate updated its Water Stewardship Toolbox. Their Peter Schulte shares how it now better connects...

#opinions
Eight Million: China & The Global Plastic Challenge
Apr 18 2018

Sustainable Asia's Marcy Trent Long & Sam Bekemans share their new podcast "Eight Million", which looks into the...

#opinions
Water Stewardship: The Bright Dairy & Food Case
Apr 18 2018

Chinese dairy mega company, Bright Dairy & Food, successfully used water footprint assessments to better water stewardship.Tongji University's...

#opinions
Sustainable Finance – Hong Kong Is Ready!
Mar 22 2018

Is Hong Kong ready to embrace sustainable finance? RS Group's Leonie Kelly, Tze-wei Ng and Alicia Lui share findings...

#opinions
Nature For Water In China & HK
Mar 22 2018

Happy World Water Day! Given this year's "Nature for Water" theme, we sat down with experts on nature-based solutions in China...

#interviews
Two Sessions, Five Highlights For Water
Mar 16 2018

An 'ecological civilization' is now embedded in China's constitution and ministerial reform has been tabled. Find out what...

#analysis
China Steps Into Soft Power Vacuum
Mar 16 2018

As the US retreats, Asit Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada explore how China is becoming the world's leading soft...

#opinions
Key Water Policies 2017 – 2018
Mar 16 2018

Missed out on key water and water-related policies in China this past year? Catch up with China Water...

#analysis
Is China Taking Over Global Leadership On The Environment?
Mar 16 2018

Top experts, from the founder of TECONET to the Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, share...

#opinions
Water Efficiency Policy: A Technological High-Water Mark?
Mar 16 2018

From biomimicry to data analytics, Singapore is developing new technology to produce clean water without sinking the environment....

#opinions
5 Trends For 2018: The Year Of The Dog
Feb 14 2018

We could be heading for dog days this year and China is getting ready with economic planning that...

#analysis
China’s Water Resource Tax Expansion
Feb 14 2018

China's water resource tax pilot has expanded to 9 provinces including Beijing & Tianjin. China Water Risk's Yuanchao...

#analysis
Water As Leverage For Resilient Cities
Feb 14 2018

Water represents man’s most challenging & complex risk but it can be leveraged for catalytic change. China Water...

#interviews
5 Laws To Watch Out For In 2018
Feb 14 2018

From environmental taxes to compensation mechanisms to nuclear safety, China is continuing its regulatory push in the new...

#analysis
The Water Footprint Of Hong Kong’s Diet
Feb 14 2018

Urban centres are dependent on distant resources and as a result, many are unaware of their indirect water...

#interviews
Increasing Public Participation In China’s Environment
Feb 14 2018

Can the public participate in environmental decision-making in China? Pacific Environment's Guo Hanyuan, Kristen McDonald & Zhao Zhong...

#opinions
Companies Are Taking Water Security Seriously – Here’s How
Jan 16 2018

CDP’s Cate Lamb shares key findings from their 2017 Global Water Report, which includes a 41% increase in...

#opinions
5 Facts On Crop Failures Due To Water Risks
Jan 16 2018

In 2016 China suffered 44 million tonnes of crop failure due to droughts and floods. Check out China...

#analysis
Hotels & SDGs: Moving Together On Water Risk
Jan 16 2018

Forward thinking companies are re-aligning their strategies with the SDGs and so is the hotel sector. International Tourism...

#opinions
Key Takeaways From The 5th China SIF Conference
Jan 16 2018

The 5th China Social Investment Forum Annual Conference was just held in Beijing. See Dr Guo Peiyuan of...

#opinions
Droughts: Misery In Slow Motion
Jan 16 2018

Floods and storm surges are sensational disasters but the World Bank's new report shows droughts can actually be...

#interviews
China’s Green Planning For The World Starts With Infrastructure
Jan 16 2018

China can exert greater external influence through infrastructure development but Professor Asit K Biswas and Kris Hartley from...

#opinions
Making Glaciers On Top Of The World
Dec 18 2017

We sat down with Sonam Wangchuk, the real-life Phunsukh Wangdu of the Indian movie ‘3 Idiots’, to learn...

#interviews
Aquaculture: 8 Fishy Facts
Dec 18 2017

Think because we get fish from water that it's “Fish forever more”( 年年有“鱼”)? China Water Risk's Chan shares...

#analysis
A Chinese Model For Foreign Aid
Dec 18 2017

As the US & the EU retreat from their foreign-aid commitments, Professor Asit K Biswas and Kris Hartley...

#opinions
Fashion Headlines This Festive Season
Dec 18 2017

With lots happening in fashion over the last quarter, China Water Risk's Dawn McGregor shares what is making...

#opinions
Moutai: Risks Along The Intoxicating River
Dec 18 2017

Moutai's stocks have soared & with a 90% profit margin it is hard not to have a hopeful...

#analysis
Hopes & Fears While Remaining Irrationally Exuberant
Dec 18 2017

China Water Risk’s Tan shares her musings from not kidding ourselves, including that tech will solve-all, to adjusting...

#opinions
Green Development For A Beautiful China
Nov 17 2017

The Minister of Environmental Protection Ganjie Li outlined the MEP's achievements and future plans at the 19th People's...

#analysis
What ‘Xi’s Thought’ Means For Water
Nov 17 2017

One key message from Xi Jinping at the 19th National Congress was harmony between environment & economic growth,...

#analysis
Learning From Singapore’s Circular Water Economy
Nov 17 2017

Hong Kong is facing an imminent water crisis yet Singapore’s novel circular water economy approach may offer solutions...

#opinions
Brand Rankings On China Supply Chain Action
Nov 17 2017

Kate Logan & Helen Ding from the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs expand on the 4th Annual...

#opinions
Can China Clean Up Its Act?
Nov 17 2017

After decades of growth, China's contaminated land area is bigger than the UK. Professor Biswas & Tortajada look...

#opinions
Creating Water Abundance From Scarcity
Nov 17 2017

Water stewardship strategies are no longer enough to address water scarcity & quality issues so what can corporates...

#opinions
5 Facts About The Tarim River
Oct 17 2017

The Tarim River Basin is relatively unknown despite its strategic importance as China's 'Water Tower' with 41% of...

#analysis
Why Do Hydro-Hegemons Cooperate?
Oct 17 2017

Cooperation and conflict exist on a spectrum in transboundary river basins. Dr Selina Ho from Lee Kuan Yew...

#opinions
China's River Chiefs: Who Are They?
Oct 17 2017

River chiefs were first implemented in 2007 following a pollution incident. Now, by 2018 all of China's rivers/lakes...

#analysis
Hidden Costs Of China’s Coal-to-Chemical Sector
Oct 17 2017

Future costs in China’s coal-to-chemical sector could increase by up to 2/3 due to environmental risks. Trucost's Kaboo...

#opinions
Rivers Flow In Me: Reflections From Zhejiang
Oct 17 2017

China Water Risk's Feng Hu shares his childhood experiences with rivers in Zhejiang and laments the pollution now; but...

#opinions
Water Stewardship In Industrial Parks: The Kunshan Case
Oct 17 2017

Kunshan City ranked as China's most developed county-level city but faces increasingly serious water challenges. Alliance for Water...

#opinions
Toxic Phones: China Controls the Core
Sep 18 2017

We review CLSA U®'s report which warns that transitional risks are abound as China says no to pollution and yes...

#analysis
Electronic Brands: Sustainable Or Not?
Sep 18 2017

The new CLSA U® report cautions that despite looming risks, brands' strategies point to focus on short-term profits instead of...

#analysis
Apple & Rare Earth Recycling
Sep 18 2017

Apple is leading smartphone giants in green commitments but its transparency & traceability of rare earth supply can...

#opinions
At A Glance: Water Risk Dashboard
Sep 18 2017

Need to gauge water risks across your operations, suppliers or investees at a glance? China Water Risk's Hubert...

#analysis
2017 World Water Week: Key Takeaways
Sep 18 2017

The theme for World Water Week 2017 was 'Water and Waste: Reduce & Reuse' and perhaps unsurprisingly textiles...

#analysis
GPC: Smart Subsidies For Renewables
Sep 18 2017

China's current subsidy system for renewable energy is overburdened. However, China Water Risk's Yuanchao Xu sees positive change...

#analysis
85 Voices: Insights From Chinese Textile Manufacturers
Aug 17 2017

We share 5 key takeaways from our new report based on a survey of 85 Chinese textile manufacturers;...

#analysis
The Status Of Fashion’s Redesign
Aug 17 2017

Fashion, an industry not often associated with climate change & technological innovation has been redesigning itself to change...

#opinions
Toward Better Industrial Water Management
Aug 17 2017

The HSBC Water Programme for Industrial Water Management is now complete. We sat down again with Hong Kong...

#interviews
Circular Economy: From Theory To Action
Aug 17 2017

As we move outside the 'safe operating space of our planetary boundaries', Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Nick Jeffries explores...

#opinions
Fashion’s New Cycle
Aug 17 2017

With 12,000 garments entering landfills every hour, the USD3 trillion fashion industry is ripe for a disruptive overhaul....

#opinions
A Decade Of Dedication
Aug 17 2017

As Redress turns 10 years old, its founder Dr Christina Dean reflects on the victories achieved in driving...

#opinions
‘Science Unusual’ to Counter Fake News!
Jul 13 2017

Science & policy have their own language but given significant climate risk overshadowed by fake news, can we...

#opinions
Groundwater Shortage Calls For Urgent Action
Jul 13 2017

China's groundwater is overextracted and this needs immediate tackling. Prof Asit K Biswas & Kris Hartley from the...

#opinions
Hong Kong’s Pricey Water Deal With China
Jul 13 2017

Much is made of the DongShen Agreement's price tag but more complex issues such as the city's overuse...

#opinions
Green Financing For Climate Resilience
Jul 13 2017

We sat down with Dr Christine Chan from the Climate Bonds Initiative working group to get the latest...

#interviews
Hong Kong: A Climate Resilient Sponge City
Jul 13 2017

Hong Kong is prone to tropical cyclones, which will be exacerbated by climate change. Can the city become...

#opinions
Rise of ZLD In China’s Power Sector
Jul 13 2017

Treating air pollution in thermal power plants create hard-to-treat wastewater as a by-product: is zero liquid discharge the...

#opinions
2016 State of Environment Report Review
Jun 14 2017

The signs are positive for China's environment in 2016. Groundwater quality improved after 5 years of decline though...

#analysis
Environmental Law: 2 Years On
Jun 14 2017

China's new Environmental Protection Law has been in force more than two years now. Has it been enforced?...

#opinions
No Safe Haven For Polluters
Jun 14 2017

As affluent eastern Chinese provinces are cleaning-up, companies are relocating to inland provinces with more lenient regulations. China...

#analysis
Integrated Wastewater Treatment In PRD
Jun 14 2017

Guangdong needs RMB39.8bn for wastewater treatment in the 13FYP. Hear from CT Environmental Group's Liang Xiangjing & Zeng...

#opinions
Flushing With No Water
Jun 14 2017

2.4bn people still lack clean sanitation but flushing toilets may not be the answer with limited or no...

#opinions
12FYP Water Quality Report Card
Jun 14 2017

Bao Hang & Deng Tingting from Greenpeace share key findings from their recent report on provincial performance in...

#opinions
Water Stewardship In Industrial Parks: TEDA Pilot
May 18 2017

Industrial parks generate 22.5% of China’s GDP but can this last given water security and pollution concerns? An Chen, from the TEDA Eco...

#opinions
Corporate Water Targets: A New Approach
May 18 2017

More & more companies view water as a business risk & water stewardship as a solution but current...

#opinions
Why Should PRD Business Lead In Water Stewardship?
May 18 2017

With the Pearl River Delta set to lead China's economic growth, China Water Risk's Feng Hu & the...

#opinions
The Future Of Sustainability Reporting
May 18 2017

With GRI replacing its G4 guidelines with the 1st global sustainability reporting standard, we sat down with Global...

#interviews
Pearl River Delta: 5 Water Must-Knows
May 18 2017

China's Pearl River Delta generates 9% of GDP but water challenges lurk behind the dazzling economic success. Don't...

#analysis
Sharing Rivers: China & Kazakhstan
May 18 2017

China and Kazakhstan share 24 rivers. Dr. Selina Ho from the National University of Singapore reviews their history...

#opinions
Water Footprint: The Road Ahead
Apr 20 2017

Prof. Arjen Hoekstra, the creator of the water footprint concept, talks to China Water Risk about hard truths...

#interviews
Water Footprint: Why It Matters
Apr 20 2017

Despite growing recognition, water footprint is not without its detractors & criticisms have come from economists & life-cycle...

#analysis
China’s Increasing Use Of Public Environmental Data
Apr 20 2017

China wants a green credit rating system. Dr Guo Peiyuan of the China Financial Association's Green Finance Expert...

#opinions
Fast Fashion: Sucking Aquifers Dry?
Apr 20 2017

Groundwater is over-extracted to grow cotton. As the world's largest importer of cotton, is it China's fault? Or...

#opinions
Water Flows In China's Grid
Apr 20 2017

Embedded water is everywhere and that includes electricity. China Water Risk's Hubert Thieriot on recent findings that show...

#analysis
FreshWater Watch: Citizen Science At Work
Apr 20 2017

Earthwatch Institute's Benita Chick explores how the public can work with scientists to fast-track 11 years worth of...

#opinions
Wastewater: Good To The Last Drop
Mar 22 2017

Happy World Water Day! In the year of wastewater, we look at China's management of the 'waste'. Plus,...

#analysis
Blue Skies & 13FYP Green Development
Mar 16 2017

Air pollution and the battle on "blue skies" was by far the major environmental focus at China's Two...

#analysis
Key Water Policies 2016 – 2017
Mar 16 2017

Missed out on the key water and water-related policies in China over the last year? Get up to...

#analysis
China’s Water Stress Is On The Rise
Mar 16 2017

Water stress across 54% of China worsened in 2001-2010. The World Resources Institute's Dr Jiao Wang, Dr Lijin...

#opinions
China Leads The G20 On Climate Change
Mar 16 2017

In 2015, the world economy decarbonised at a record 2.8%. China led with the biggest reduction of 6.4%....

#opinions
Cost-Effective Carbon Reduction In Wastewater Treatment
Mar 16 2017

The wastewater industry consumes a lot of energy. Xylem's Lu Shuping shows how its rapid expansion makes it...

#opinions
MyH2O – Test Your Water
Mar 16 2017

To improve transparency, Charlene Ren set-up MyH2O, one of China's first online crowdsourcing networks on drinking water quality....

#interviews
5 Trends For 2017: The Year Of The Rooster
Feb 15 2017

The Rooster crows a new pecking order as China leads the global climate fight & drives structural changes...

#analysis
5 Regulatory Trends: From Enforcement To Finance
Feb 15 2017

Since 2016, China’s environmental policy landscape has undergone a series of important changes. CWR's Xu summarises key regulations...

#analysis
T Park: Waste-to-Energy In Hong Kong
Feb 15 2017

Hong Kong's increasing waste load by 2030 will put tremendous pressure on its management capability. Veolia's Nina...

#opinions
Fall of The Cement Industry: A Painful Transition
Feb 15 2017

In China, polluting industries are being shutdown but how are local economies impacted? Zhang Chun from chinadialogue on...

#opinions
Oil To Fall As Electric Vehicles Take Off
Feb 15 2017

The growth of electric vehicles in China could displace 1mn barrels/day of crude oil by late 2020s. How...

#opinions
Dug-Up In China: The World’s Critical Raw Materials
Feb 15 2017

China is the largest global supplier of many critical raw materials but growing domestic demand could mean it...

#analysis
Water Stewardship: The Impact To Date
Jan 17 2017

A new report finds there has been little evolution from business -as-usual in regards to water management. What...

#interviews
Scotland: The Hydro Nation
Jan 17 2017

Scotland's 'Hydro Nation' vision is underpinned by a statutory duty. Barry Grieg from the Scottish govt on how...

#opinions
Innovating Water Stewardship Through Business Ecosystems
Jan 17 2017

William Sarni, water stewardship expert, on the need for innovation in water strategies in order to better position...

#opinions
Thirsty Business: Why Water Is Vital To Climate Action
Jan 17 2017

Water is key to the shift to a low-carbon world. Yet, companies aren't moving fast enough as CDP's...

#opinions
Securing Water For Hong Kong’s Future
Jan 17 2017

The Jockey Club Water Initiative on Sustainability & Engagement (JC-WISE) aims to secure long-term water sustainability for Hong...

#interviews
Integrating Climate & Water Diplomacy For Rivers
Jan 17 2017

Climate change will likely intensify water-related challenges in river basins. Meanwhile, the Mekong River Commission is experiencing funding...

#opinions
Dear Santa, Less Stuff Please
Dec 15 2016

This Christmas China Water Risk's Dawn McGregor draws attention to the trails of waste left by our gifts,...

#opinions
Can APAC Lead In Adaptation Finance?
Dec 15 2016

After attending two key climate conferences, including COP 22, CWR's Hu shares why adaptation financing in APAC is...

#analysis
5 Years On – Have We Made A Difference?
Dec 15 2016

As China Water Risk turns five years old, CWR's Tan reflects on our work so far. Have we...

#opinions
Buying Electronics Can Pollute Our Future
Dec 15 2016

This Christmas Hongqiao Liu wants you to think twice before buying that new electronic device as key rare...

#opinions
Water In: Beer, Crisps & Chocolate
Dec 15 2016

Food & drink help create a festive atmosphere in Christmas but how much water do they use? China...

#analysis
Playing With Trees At Christmas
Dec 15 2016

Trees can play a key role in protecting water. With this is mind China Water Risk's Hubert...

#analysis
Financing Water Resilience: Climate Bonds for China
Nov 16 2016

Climate bonds are rapidly growing but there's verification concerns & gaps for water-related investments. A new approved standard...

#opinions
Financing Innovation From Indonesia
Nov 16 2016

Green finance is high on agendas. The Tropical Landscape Finance Facility is a new model for just such....

#interviews
Treating Landfill Black Water
Nov 16 2016

Landfill leachate, a highly polluting effluent, is now under new China EPA standards. Regular treatment has limitations but...

#opinions
Water PPPs To Lead In China
Nov 16 2016

All new water & wastewater projects in China need to follow the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model. Will this mean...

#analysis
Fashion to Solve China’s Plastic Problem
Nov 16 2016

With most PET made for fibres and not bottles, fashion is a big contributor to the plastic problem...

#opinions
Corporate Disclosure: Can We See Clearly Now?
Nov 16 2016

Global climate targets are connected to day-to-day operations of companies and with COP 22 underway China Water Risk's...

#opinions
Paris Agreement: Food & Water Still At Risk
Oct 19 2016

Even if all pledges made at COP21 are carried out, global staple crops face increased failures and 1.5...

#opinions
Environmental Law: 1 Year On
Oct 19 2016

China's amended Environmental Protection Law has been in effect more than 18 months now. How impactful has it...

#interviews
Unconventional Water For Power Generation
Oct 19 2016

The power sector is China's largest industrial water user & is also exposed to water stress. Unconventional water...

#analysis
Sustainable Cities Water Index 2016: The Asian perspective
Oct 19 2016

Cities & their waterscapes face challenges. In Arcadis' inaugural water index of 50 cities 9/12 Asian cities are...

#opinions
Can China’s "Milky-ways" Continue?
Oct 19 2016

Consumption of dairy products in China has notably increased over the last 16 years. China Water Risk's McGregor,...

#analysis
8 Things To Know About Recycling Water
Oct 19 2016

Recycling water could alleviate some of China's water challenges. Yet, only 10% of its treated wastewater is recycled....

#analysis
Managing the World’s Liquid Asset – Water
Sep 19 2016

Savvy investors now recognise water as a business risk yet there is still no agreed global standard &...

#opinions
Corporate Leadership For Depleting Aquifers
Sep 19 2016

Earth Security Group's CEO brief warns that depletion of aquifers is creating systemic business risks and geopolitical challenges....

#opinions
Banking in the Age of Water Risk
Sep 19 2016

Are water risks and their potential impacts factored in by banks? Or is 'water exposure’ just the water...

#opinions
Yangtze Headwaters Under Threat
Sep 19 2016

By the end of the century, 67% of China’s ice may be gone. Can the Yangtze survive? As...

#opinions
Water Risk Valuation – What Investors Say
Sep 19 2016

See what 70+ investors have to say on different valuation approaches we applied to 10 energy stocks listed...

#analysis
2016 World Water Week: Key Takeaways
Sep 19 2016

Business, risk assessment & linkages with SDG 6 were key issues at World Water Week 2016, fitting given...

#analysis
Future Fashion & ‘Beautiful China’ – Together Forever?
Aug 18 2016

With fast changing regulatory landscape moving against pollution from the textile industry, is there really room for fast...

#opinions
1 Year On: Where Are The Top Fashion Brands?
Aug 18 2016

It's one year on but have brands upped their sustainability actions? We take a closer look at who's...

#analysis
Circular Fashion Today
Aug 18 2016

Closing the loop in the fashion is not new. But perhaps now that China, the world's largest...

#analysis
Flood Insurance in China: Lessons & Opportunities
Aug 18 2016

Only 2% of the RMB147bn of losses from 2016 summer floods are covered by insurance. With various pilots...

#analysis
8 Reasons to Invest in Irrigation in China
Aug 18 2016

To grow 75% of total grains & 90% cash crops, China's irrigated areas need water equivalent to the...

#analysis
Counting the Costs of Floods in China
Aug 18 2016

With China in the midst of one of its worst flood episodes in history, Asit K Biswas &...

#opinions
BWS-China: WRI’s New Water Stress Map
Jul 20 2016

With more granular data from the Chinese government, WRI China upgraded its Aqueduct Baseline Water Stress (BWS)...

#opinions
Wind & Sun: Relief For China's Dry North
Jul 20 2016

China's North is parched but is home to a significant amount of coal reserves & arable land. Can...

#analysis
Can We Build A Clean & Smart Future On Toxic Rare Earths?
Jul 20 2016

Almost all smart, green & clean tech need rare earths to work, but mining & processing these are...

#analysis
Rare Earth Black Market: An Open Dirty Secret
Jul 20 2016

The black market exacerbates environmental pollution from rare earth mining in China. With low prices, depleted reserves and contaminated...

#analysis
E-Waste: Downside to the Tech Revolution
Jul 20 2016

China is one of the largest producers of e-waste globally. Faced with mountains of toxic e-waste, Green Initiatives...

#opinions
China’s Water Resource Tax Reform
Jul 20 2016

The recently launched water resource tax reform will ultimately supersede the existing resource fee system. China Water Risk's...

#analysis
China’s Soil Ten
Jun 17 2016

With ~1/5 of China's farmland polluted, the Soil Ten Plan could not come sooner. See impacts to the...

#analysis
Yangtze Flows: Pollution & Heavy Metals
Jun 17 2016

Areas along the Yangtze River dominate Chinese production but at what cost? With Grade V+ water in its...

#analysis
2015 State of Environment Report Review
Jun 17 2016

China says overall environment quality has worsened in 2015 with groundwater deteriorating for the fifth year straight. It's...

#analysis
Water-nomics: Trade-offs Along The Yangtze
Jun 17 2016

With significant economic, water use and pollution disparities along the Yangtze River, China Water Risk & the Foreign...

#analysis
Floating Solar: A Solution for China?
Jun 17 2016

Floating solar appears to be well-suited to China's hunger for power and its limited water and land resources....

#analysis
Plastic, China & The Circular Economy
Jun 14 2016

Only ~10% of plastics gets recycled, but this is where opportunities lie. Doug Woodring, founder of Plasticity Forum,...

#opinions
Changing Filters: Benefits of AFM vs Sand
May 16 2016

Sand filters are the primary means of treatment but there are performance & stability issues. Dr Howard Dryden,...

#opinions
Sponge Cities: An Answer To Floods
May 16 2016

Floods have cost China close to RMB2 trn between 2000-2014. Today, with 641 cities prone to flood risk, the...

#analysis
UK Flood Threat: Defra Taking Action
May 16 2016

Anne Freeman, coastal erosion policy lead at UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs talks to CWR...

#interviews
Water SMART Blue Buildings For Sustainable Urbanisation
May 16 2016

Complete coverage of centralized water & sewage systems may never be possible in China, so what can one...

#opinions
A New Model In Village Water Management
May 16 2016

Water projects in China suffer from sustainability issues. Ivanna Tan from Lien Aid on how their Village Water...

#opinions
Water: Habits & Actions
May 16 2016

What are your water habits? Even giving up chocolate for one week can positively impact our waters as...

#opinions
Quantifying Water Risk: What’s My Number?
Apr 14 2016

Industries are exposed to water risks but financial valuation of such risks remain elusive. China Water Risk's Thieriot...

#analysis
Corporate Bonds Water Credit Risk Tool
Apr 14 2016

China Water Risk sat down with GCP's Liesel Van Ast & GIZ's Simone Dettling, two developers of the...

#interviews
Valuing The True Cost Of Water
Apr 14 2016

Water-related risks can be numerous for any given operational site. Nina Cambadelis & Johann Clere walk us through...

#opinions
Clean Fashion: 3 Reasons To Feel Positive
Apr 14 2016

Fashion is on a clean-up & go-circular mission. China Water Risk's Dawn McGregor shares 3 reasons why she's...

#analysis
Coal: The Great Water Grab
Apr 14 2016

Globally 45% of existing and 44% of proposed coal power plants are in located in high water stress...

#opinions
Real-time Monitoring: Cleaning Up Textiles
Apr 14 2016

There's now nowhere to hide. The latest IPE Blue Map app integrates real-time emissions data with violation records...

#opinions
Water & Jobs in China
Mar 22 2016

Happy World Water Day! In this year of Water & Jobs, we look at jobs generated by water...

#analysis
China Needs Managed Aquifer Recharge
Mar 16 2016

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), by reclaiming treated wastewater, can help better manage China's water. Experts of China MAR...

#opinions
Beautiful China 2020: Water & The 13 FYP
Mar 16 2016

China wants to exert tireless efforts to build a Beautiful China where the sky is blue, the land...

#analysis
Contaminants In “Clean” Water
Mar 16 2016

Yin Zhan, head of the Water & Human Health Center of the Chinese Academy of Science, talks to...

#interviews
What China’s New Green Bond Rules Mean
Mar 16 2016

China's new green bond rules can make it a major player in the global green bonds market. Trucost's...

#opinions
The Road From COP21 So Far
Mar 16 2016

Political momentum on climate action has not let up since Paris. With Fiji being the first to ratify...

#opinions
Key Water Policies 2015 – 2016
Mar 16 2016

Over the last year China has released multiple of key water-related policies ranging from tackling the war on...

#analysis
China Water Risk’s 5 Trends for 2016
Feb 4 2016

Prioritizing environment alongside employment signals a reshuffle. To show it’s serious, China will "kill a chicken to warn...

#analysis
Be Green and Prosper
Feb 4 2016

With increased fines, penalties and jail sentences, China Water Risk's McGregor & Liu expand on China's push towards...

#analysis
More Food In A Changing Climate
Feb 4 2016

China's 120mn hectares of farmland, equivalent to 2x France, is threatened by urbanisation & rampant pollution. CWRs...

#opinions
Renewable Energy: Bigger Than You Think
Feb 4 2016

Renewables surge as coal wanes but the bulk of the renewable energy boom is yet to come. CWR's...

#analysis
Developing A Global Water Stewardship System
Feb 4 2016

Alliance for Water Stewardship's Zhenzhen Xu, Ma Xi & Michael Spencer introduce the first ever global water stewardship...

#opinions
Comparing Chinese Hydropower Overseas
Feb 4 2016

Who's better at building dams overseas? Datang, Huaneng, Three Gorges or Huadian? International Rivers' Jenson-Cormier shares their benchmarking...

#opinions
COP21: What Paris Means For China
Jan 12 2016

All eyes are on China, the largest contributor to global emissions as it transitions to a low carbon...

#analysis
COP21: 5 Takeaways from Paris
Jan 12 2016

The Paris Agreement signals that the threat is real. Time is running out, especially for water. Inaction means...

#analysis
Green Finance Revolution: China Can Lead
Jan 12 2016

Can financing required to meet targets laid down in Paris be met? WRI's Shouqing Zhu & Andrew Steer...

#opinions
Climate Finance: Who Pays?
Jan 12 2016

A Paris Agreement was made but a lot of it and our future climate resilience comes down to...

#opinions
Societal Relevance of Flood Risk Modelling
Jan 12 2016

Economic losses due to flooding amounted USD19 billion and will grow. Wouter Jan Klerk from Deltares shares cases...

#opinions
Paris Water Pact: Feeling Blue
Jan 12 2016

The rise of water at COP was evidenced by the Paris Pact for Water and Adaptation, Delta Coalition...

#analysis
Brands To Buy Over Christmas?
Dec 15 2015

CWR's McGregor reviews the top and laggard brands for green supply chains in China according to round two...

#analysis
8 Planet-Friendly Gifting Tips
Dec 15 2015

Make this Christmas your best one yet for you but also the planet with China Water Risk's McGregor...

#analysis
Something Fishy This Christmas?
Dec 15 2015

Some may opt for fish as a healthier option but not all is well in the oceans. With...

#opinions
Hotels: Giant Leaps For Water Scarcity
Dec 15 2015

The hotel industry ranked water as the No. 2 most important issue. International Tourism Partnership's Hughes on work...

#opinions
Wishing For More Data In The 13FYP
Dec 15 2015

More data is needed to reflect the real state of China's environment. See why CWR's Feng Hu on...

#opinions
Winter is Not Coming
Dec 15 2015

Game of Thrones' Ygritte might be right; Jon Snow, you know nothing. Tan mulls over the impact of...

#opinions
Vanishing Ice: Asia Running Dry
Nov 12 2015

The Hindu-Kush Himalayan region plays a vital role in Asia's water future. It is a source of 10...

#opinions
Does Coal Always Mean Water Stress Along With Economic Growth?
Nov 12 2015

WRI's Fu, Zhong & Wang investigate how Ningxia manages water resources to develop coal. See strategies to minimise...

#opinions
Yellow River Changing Course
Nov 12 2015

Prof. Vivian Forbes at Wuhan University provides a detailed overview of the Yellow River's 5,500km long journey from...

#opinions
Small Hydro: The Future Is Green
Nov 12 2015

We talked to Director-General of the International Center on Small Hydro Power. Prof. Dr. Heng Liu on...

#interviews
Bara Shigri: The Glacier’s Sigh
Nov 12 2015

Award-winning explorer Jeff Fuchs returns to the Bara Shigri glacier only to find it drastically altered within two...

#opinions
Glacial Bottled Water: A Threat To Asia’s Water Tower?
Nov 12 2015

The growing fad of glacial bottled water means the industry is encroaching on glaciers crucial for Asia’s waterways....

#analysis
Unwrapping Packaging Water Risks
Oct 15 2015

China's paper packaging industry discharges wastewater similar to its entire coal industry. Explore the dirty secrets behind paper...

#analysis
Are You A Responsible Consumer?
Oct 15 2015

With waste levels already sky high and set to grow China Water Risk’s Dawn McGregor mulls over the...

#opinions
Bottled Water: Drink Responsibly
Oct 15 2015

Know your bottled water - is it "fake water"? What's the bottle's environmental footprint? Those "in the know"...

#analysis
Biodegradable Films: Save Water & Soil
Oct 15 2015

Plastic mulch films help save irrigation water but unfortunately, the plastic residue pollutes the soil. BASF's Dirk Staerke...

#opinions
China’s Bottled Water: Boom Or Bust?
Oct 15 2015

China's bottled water industry stands at a fork in the road. Big expansion plans by the industry could...

#analysis
Plastic Waste: The Vector For Change?
Oct 15 2015

USD13billion is the annual cost of impact of plastic pollution to our oceans. Doug Woodring, founder of...

#opinions
Trade-offs Could Help China Manage Water
Sep 15 2015

Tough trade-offs may be on the horizon for China as it balances water, food & energy security. HSBC's...

#opinions
China Water-nomics
Sep 15 2015

Will China’s economic development be hampered by limited water resources? The very existence of the Three Red...

#analysis
2015 World Water Week: Key Takeaways
Sep 15 2015

What's water's role in sustainable development? How can we ensure water for all? China Water Risk's McGregor on...

#opinions
Still Exposed! Fashion Materials in China
Sep 15 2015

With 32% to 75% of global hides, wool, cotton, chemical fibre and silk either produced in or passing...

#analysis
2015 GLASA Awards: Key Takeaways
Sep 15 2015

The theme of the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) this year was water. Pratibha Syntex won...

#opinions
Incorporating Environment Into Business
Sep 15 2015

Companies are incorporating environmental performance into business, so suppliers need to follow suit or risk losing customers. The...

#opinions
Where Are The Top Fashion Brands?
Aug 13 2015

Given tighter regulations for textiles in China, we review environmental initiatives of 10 top fashion brands from fast...

#analysis
Brands: Time To Walk The Talk
Aug 13 2015

H&M & Kering, are not walking the talk on raw material risks they identified themselves. With concrete action...

#opinions
Less Food Waste From Farm to Fork
Aug 13 2015

China's new plan on grain supply and storage says saving grain means saving water. CWR's Hu mulls challenges...

#opinions
Corporate Strategy & The New Chinese Consumer
Aug 13 2015

Authors of new report say that China's war on pollution has created a fundamentally new Chinese consumer. Hart,...

#opinions
Hong Kong’s Thirst for Bottled Water
Aug 13 2015

Hong Kong has a plastic waste issue & consuming less bottled water can help this. Why then is...

#opinions
Corporate Water Reporting in China
Aug 13 2015

CDP's report shows potentially inadequate water risk assessment by Chinese companies & those with HQ's in China. CDP's...

#opinions
2014 State of Environment Report Review
Jul 14 2015

China's overall environmental quality in 2014 was "average", but with polluters tampering with monitoring, can we even believe...

#analysis
WaterHubs: Infrastructure for Urban Slums
Jul 14 2015

523 million or 61% of the urban slum population in developing countries is in Asia. Saurabh Saraf, WaterHubs...

#opinions
China’s New Era of ESG
Jul 14 2015

China’s economy is slowing with challenges arising from ESG factors. MSCI's Chew & Wang on pollution fines, anti-corruption...

#opinions
Rural Drinking Water Solutions
Jul 14 2015

783 million people in rural areas still lack safe drinking water due to diseases coursing through waterways. Ling...

#opinions
Wastewater to Energy in Urumqi
Jul 14 2015

In Urumqi, China water & energy demand has increased due to rapid growth. Veolia's Nina Cambadelis on how...

#opinions
Investors Can No Longer Ignore Water Risks
Jul 14 2015

Ceres warns that water – or lack of it – is becoming a bigger financial issue for investors....

#opinions
Water Ten & Fashion: 8 Reasons to Leap or Fall
Jun 16 2015

China Water Risks' Hu shares 8 reasons why China's Water Ten is actually an ultimatum for textiles to...

#analysis
Putting Waste Back Into Fashion
Jun 16 2015

China is clamping down on textiles due to the heavy pollution & waste from the industry. With potential...

#opinions
Clean by Design: Gaining Traction
Jun 16 2015

Many factories look to MNCs to help address environmental issues that have arisen from textile production but there...

#opinions
China’s Economy: Linear to Circular
Jun 16 2015

China is the 3rd country globally to enact polices to move towards a circular economy. See how &...

#analysis
On Being Water Conscious in Textiles
Jun 16 2015

Zhao Lin from Solidaridad expands on the Better Mill Initiative (BMI) and provides solid business cases in water...

#opinions
Made in China 2025: Are You On The List?
Jun 16 2015

How does the new Made in China 2025 Action Plan fit with other 'Future China' plans? Are the...

#opinions
Water Ten: Comply Or Else
May 14 2015

China's new Water Ten Plan sets tough action on pollution prevention & control. While this is good for...

#analysis
Can The Water Ten Protect Water Sources?
May 14 2015

Some 40% of urban residents drink bottled water. This could change with the Water Ten Plan which aims...

#analysis
Water Ten To Revamp Chinese Agriculture
May 14 2015

Takeaways from Shanghai's Global Agriculture Sustainability Forum are reviewed in relation to the new Water Ten Plan. Fertilizer,...

#analysis
Water In Coal: Still Murky
May 14 2015

Multiple policies were issued recently over the proper management of coal mine water, in particular mine water reuse...

#analysis
Groundwater Under Pressure
May 14 2015

New official survey says that China's groundwater quality has yet again deteriorated. Can the Water Ten Plan turn...

#analysis
2015 World Water Forum: 5 Key Takeaways
May 14 2015

See what tops our list of key takeaways from the 2015 World Water Forum in South Korea. From...

#opinions
Towards Water & Energy Security
Apr 15 2015

China Water Risk published report titled "Towards A Water & Energy Secure China". Tough choices lie ahead in...

#analysis
Balancing Water For Agri & Coal
Apr 15 2015

China's coal mines lie next to its farmlands and it plans to save water used in agriculture to...

#analysis
China's Pursuit of Energy Savings
Apr 15 2015

Our report "Towards A Water & Energy Secure China" shows that billions of cubic metres of water...

#analysis
Wind & Solar: Hidden Water Risks
Apr 15 2015

China is looking at aggressive renewable expansion with wind & solar set to soar. But could this intensify...

#analysis
China: Not Ready To Move Away From Coal
Apr 15 2015

Professor Xie Kechang, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, on the future role of coal, strategies...

#interviews
China Nuclear: The Future is Unclear
Apr 15 2015

Will China's nuclear ambitions be thwarted by water risks and contamination fears? China Water Risk explores inland nuclear...

#analysis
Sustainable China: 8 Behavioural Guidelines
Mar 22 2015

China is moving to more sustainable development including how she behaves, like more walking, less meat and less...

#analysis
Environmental Law: A New Era
Mar 13 2015

Prof Wang Canfa from the University of Political Science &Law in Beijing thinks China's environmental law system is...

#interviews
Pollution Prevention: What’s The Plan?
Mar 13 2015

The 'Water Ten', expected to be released during the National People's Congress 2015 hasn't been. So, what's Beijing's...

#analysis
Soil & Water Pollution: Forecasting Impact
Mar 13 2015

In the face of large scale soil and groundwater pollution a risk and megasite approach is best to...

#opinions
Water Source: Who Is Responsible?
Mar 13 2015

Data shows water source quality improving but some experts question how accurate this can be without a specific...

#analysis
Taking The Waste Out Of Wastewater
Mar 13 2015

Caps on water withdrawals & discharge plus gaps between supply & demand mean companies need to reuse water...

#opinions
Rural Drinking Water Far From Solved
Mar 13 2015

Experts say the Chinese government's plan to ‘completely solve' the problem of rural drinking water safety by the...

#analysis
Drinking Water Safety Faces "The Big Test"
Feb 16 2015

In wake of the upcoming 'Water Pollution Prevention & Control Action Plan' China Water Risk & chinadialogue investigated...

#analysis
China Water Risk’s 5 Trends for 2015
Feb 10 2015

As China moves to re-balance its economy and environment, Beijing will shepherd the nation towards water, food &...

#analysis
Risks Shifting Beyond the Wall
Feb 10 2015

In China's printing & dyeing sector centralised wastewater treatment brings centralised pollution, Ma Yingying of the Institute of...

#interviews
No Need to Sacrifice Rivers for Power
Feb 10 2015

International Rivers China Program Director Grace Mang warns of prematurely celebrating China's lower coal targets as 500GW of...

#opinions
Will Energy Bases Drain the Yellow River?
Feb 10 2015

The Deputy Director of the Center for Water Resources Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Jia...

#opinions
8 Game-Changing Policy Paths
Feb 10 2015

There has been a fundamental shift in planning China’s future growth with changes in regulatory landscape due to...

#analysis
New Trading Markets to Enforce Red Lines
Feb 10 2015

China has been experimenting with market mechanisms. Can China's new water permit trading markets (discharge & use) help...

#analysis
Climate Risks: Are We Ready?
Jan 13 2015

Climate change is high on the global agenda, especially with COP 21 at the end of this year...

#analysis
Using Climate Forecasts in Supply Chains
Jan 13 2015

To prevent & mitigate losses caused by climate events, the Columbia Water Center is developing advanced climate forecast...

#opinions
China: Gaps in Rainy Day Funding
Jan 13 2015

Given increasing economic losses & negative impacts on food production due to extreme weather, China Water Risk's Hu...

#analysis
Desal: Too Much Power For Water
Jan 13 2015

WRI's Zhong, Hua & Genasci Smith share their analysis that show desalination alone cannot quench China's thirst and...

#opinions
Water Stewardship: Actions Must Match Risk
Jan 13 2015

Despite acknowledgement of water risks, 58% of companies in CDP's 2014 Global Water report do not have a...

#analysis
Water: Can’t Always Buy What You Need
Jan 13 2015

With competition for water intensifying, paying more for water may not get you what you need. Deloitte Consulting's...

#opinions
Christmas Came Early
Dec 10 2014

Xi's carbon emission promise, increased regulatory risk are a few reasons why Debra Tan thinks Christmas came early...

#opinions
Pollution: It Doesn’t Pay to be Naughty
Dec 10 2014

State Council wants to use the enforcement of law & regulation “to force the economy to transform and...

#analysis
2014 Investments in Chinese Waters
Dec 10 2014

With the government encouraging public & private sector water spend, check out investments in 2014 from agriculture, wastewater,...

#analysis
Chinese Appetite for Dirty Fashion
Dec 10 2014

Do Chinese consumers know fashion's 'dirty' secret? Will it change the way they shop? Liu talks to fashion...

#opinions
China Water Investments: 3 Thoughts
Dec 10 2014

Investing in the water sector looks attractive with the Chinese government & consumers wanting water tariff hikes. Will...

#opinions
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Water
Dec 10 2014

Lu Shuping, President of Xylem China, shares key findings of a survey of six Tier 1 & 2...

#analysis
Water Rights in China
Nov 17 2014

Professor Jia Shaofeng, Deputy Director of the Center for Water Resources Research of CAS, shares his in-depth...

#interviews
Reforming Water Permits in China
Nov 17 2014

European & Chinese water policy experts Martin Griffiths & Chen Dongsheng gives an overview of their collaborative study...

#opinions
Map to HK & Guangdong Water Governance
Nov 17 2014

Amongst rising concerns over the supply of Hong Kong's principal water source, the Dong River, Kris Hartley proposes...

#opinions
China’s Hidden Water Flows
Nov 17 2014

Prof Hubacek & Dr. Feng contributing authors of ”Virtual Scarce Water in China” share key findings. Find out...

#analysis
Water Permits: How to Get Water in China
Nov 17 2014

How are water total water quotas set? How can you access water in China? China Water Risk gives...

#analysis
Keeping Peace: China’s Upstream Dilema
Nov 17 2014

Despite voting against the UN Water Convention, China does embrace its central principles. Prof Wouters shares her...

#analysis
Water Over Energy Security
Oct 16 2014

In-depth interview with Li Junfeng, the Director General of China's National Center of Climate Change Strategy Research on...

#interviews
Shale Gas & Water: A Tale of 3 Countries
Oct 16 2014

Governments & energy companies are grappling with balancing large shale gas reserves & limited water resources. Can countries...

#opinions
Desalination: Proceed With Caution!
Oct 16 2014

China is expanding capacity at a furious pace and by end of 2015 daily capacity is expected to...

#opinions
Strong Governance: Greater Water Funding
Oct 16 2014

Water lacks good governance. Gold Standard Foundation's Smith on how the 'Water Benefit Standard' (a framework of evaluating...

#opinions
2014 World Water Week: Takeaways
Oct 16 2014

Check our key takeaways on 'Water & Energy' from World Water Week 2014. What are the challenges ahead...

#analysis
KAF Bio-Sand Filter: Arsenic Be Gone!
Oct 16 2014

Arsenic contamination affects China's waters & soil, affecting health. Patrick Cox & Fan Chen tells us about how...

#analysis
Dirty Thirsty Wars – Fashion Blindsided
Sep 17 2014

CLSA report titled “Dirty Thirsty Fashion: Blindsided by China's water wars”, examines how China’s water risks could blindside...

#analysis
OEM: Stuck in the Middle
Sep 17 2014

China National Textile & Apparel Council's Hu Kehua on challenges ahead for textile OEMs in meeting the new...

#interviews
Industrial Water: Meeting New Standards
Sep 17 2014

Dr. Anthony Ma from Hong Kong Productivity Council introduces HSBC's new programme to help industries meet water standards...

#interviews
The Colour this Season is Green
Sep 17 2014

Trucost's Jackson on key discussions at the 2014 Copenhagen Fashion Summit & Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel...

#analysis
Cotton Farming: How Deep Is Your Well?
Sep 17 2014

Can cotton flourish in water scarce areas? Cotton Connect's Lort-Phillips on how to extract more crop per drop...

#opinions
Brand Rankings Through A Chinese Lens
Sep 17 2014

See how global and local brands rank across 8 sectors in terms of their supply chain's environmental impact...

#analysis
Water Drives Coal Reform
Aug 13 2014

To ensure energy security, China needs to protect its No 1 fuel source against water scarcity. Feng Hu...

#analysis
Avoiding Hydro Wars
Aug 13 2014

With up to 124GW of planned hydropower on China's transboundary rivers, no wonder regional geopolitical tensions over water...

#opinions
Inland Provinces: Nuclear At Crossroads
Aug 13 2014

Given China's limited water resources, is planning to build 28 inland nuclear power plants wise? Wen Bo, policy...

#opinions
Hydraulic Fracturing: Lessons from the US
Aug 13 2014

With heavy water use in hydraulic fracking for shale gas plus water pollution concerns, Freyman from Ceres shares...

#opinions
Urban Water-Energy Strategies
Aug 13 2014

With rising urbanisation and the need for more water & power in Chinese cities, water & sustainability expert,...

#opinions
Alleviating Water Scarcity in Cuba
Aug 13 2014

UNESCO-IHE's Dr. Vazquez on how Cuba is alleviating its water scarcity issues through wastewater reuse, use of...

#analysis
China’s Coast: Unbearable Weight of Heavy Metals
Jul 9 2014

Environmental toxicologist Dr. Tan Qiaoguo from Xiamen University on historical trends of heavy metal pollution in China's coastal...

#opinions
Pollution: Is the Data Real?
Jul 9 2014

Inconsistencies in the recording and reporting of pollution data begs the question: is the data real? With 7,700...

#analysis
2013 State of Environment Report Review
Jul 9 2014

MEP's 2013 State of Environment Report says the 'overall environmental quality was average' but a closer look reveals...

#analysis
5 Takeaways from Aquatech China 2014
Jul 9 2014

How real is China's war on pollution? Will it translate into a growing domestic water market? See what...

#analysis
The Power of Pipe Management
Jul 9 2014

Mark Nicol from Echologics tells us on how acoustic technologies can non-evasively detect underground leaks as well as...

#interviews
China’s Membrane Rush: Foreign vs. Local
Jul 9 2014

Tom Freyberg, Chief Editor at Water & Wastewater International, reviews the oppotunities for Chinese & Foreign companies in...

#opinions
Water Risk & National Security
Jun 9 2014

With the China's largest surface freshwater reserves, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau glaciers shrinking by 15% (an area equivalent to...

#analysis
Hot & Hungry: Disaster Management
Jun 9 2014

Even without global warming, competition for freshwater is becoming increasingly intense. Oxfam's Magrath & Morris-Iveson on why local...

#opinions
Dams in Earthquake Zones
Jun 9 2014

China's urgent need for clean energy means that dams may be built in seismic zones. But with...

#analysis
China: Roadblocks to Effective EIA
Jun 9 2014

Green Stone Environment Action Network's Wang & Li report their findings on Jiangsu province's ineffective EIA process. Can...

#opinions
Rethinking China’s Dam Rush
Jun 9 2014

Dong & Turner from the Woodrow Wilson Center review the “Last Report” on China’s Rivers. See why the...

#analysis
Prioritising EIA Reform in China
Jun 9 2014

Fraudulent & substandard EIA reporting persist. How does China's EIA process compare to the US & HK? We...

#analysis
Business & Society: Building Trust
May 13 2014

Given pressing societal issues, companies are now expected to lead the change across their business value chain. Edelman's...

#opinions
One Year On: H&M & Water Stewardship
May 13 2014

H&M's Sustainability Relations Responsible, Julia Bakutis updates us on their Water Stewardship programme one year on. Find...

#opinions
Philanthropy: Catalysing Water for All
May 13 2014

Water philanthropy in China can play a catalytic role in ensuring water for all in Asia. Lisa Genasci,...

#opinions
AIDF Water Summit: 5 Takeaways
May 13 2014

Dawn McGregor gives us her 5 takeaways from AIDF's Asia Water Security Summit ranging from exposure of GDP...

#analysis
Pollution: 5 Reasons to Remain Optimistic
May 13 2014

Given the recent release of depressing groundwater & soil pollution statistics, Debra Tan gives us 5 reasons to...

#opinions
China Lacks Experience to Clean Dirty Soil
May 13 2014

Gao Shengda, Secretary of the China Environmental Remediation Association, shares his views on soil pollution, limitations of China's...

#interviews
Crying Lands: China’s Polluted Waterscape
Apr 9 2014

Award-winning photographer Lu Guang shares his journey in documenting sensitive social, health & environmental issues in China....

#interviews
Water Pollution Could Lead to More Trade
Apr 9 2014

Upon publishing "No Water, No Food: ensuring food safety & food security in China", HSBC's Wai-Shin Chan tells...

#opinions
Heavy Metals & Agriculture
Apr 9 2014

Check out China Water Risk's overview of the status of heavy metals discharge into wastewater, priority provinces, overlap...

#analysis
8 Things You Should Know: Rice & Water
Apr 9 2014

How much of water & farmlands are used to grow rice in China? What about exposure to Cadmium,...

#analysis
Global Agriculture & Water Scarcity
Apr 9 2014

With more than 25% of global agriculture grown in high water stress areas, tension between global crop production...

#analysis
The State of China’s Agriculture
Apr 9 2014

China’s limited water and arable land plus rampant pollution raises concerns over food safety & food security. Get...

#analysis
Thirsty Clouds & Smartphones
Mar 22 2014

Thought you were being more environmentally friendly by accessing emails online rather than printing them, think again! Check...

#analysis
The War on Water Pollution
Mar 12 2014

Premier Li Keqiang has just declared war on pollution. Tan expands on the government's stratagems & offensives and...

#analysis
Fundamental Issues: Industrial Wastewater
Mar 12 2014

Professor Ma Zhong, dean of the School of Environment of Renmin University gives his in-depth views on the...

#interviews
8 Facts on China’s Wastewater
Mar 12 2014

Don't know anything about wastewater in China? Is it on the rise? Is industrial wastewater under-reported? Is it...

#analysis
MEP Reform: From Mountaintop to Ocean?
Mar 12 2014

The MEP is currently regarded as too weak to punish polluters due to dispersed authority & overlapping functions....

#analysis
2013-2014 Key Water Policies Review
Mar 12 2014

Haven't been following China's Three Red Lines strategy to protect water? Given the war on pollution, check out...

#analysis
Can Cities Meet Increasing Water Demands
Mar 12 2014

Nitin Dani and Georgina Glanfield from Green Initiatives Shanghai share their thoughts on how Chinese cities can ensure...

#opinions
Conversations On Sichuan Shale
Mar 10 2014

Tien Shiao & Ranping Song from WRI, use Sichuan with all its problems with water pollution & availability...

#opinions
China Water Risk’s 5 Trends for 2014
Feb 11 2014

With environmental risk cited as one of the top risks most likely to derail economic growth along with...

#analysis
Financing Innovations in Industrial Water
Feb 11 2014

Given China's limited water supply & rising water tariffs there is no better time to finance water efficiency...

#opinions
Creating Chemistry with H20
Feb 11 2014

With 22% of its production sites in water stress areas globally, BASF's Anthony Clymo, Vice President of Environment,...

#opinions
Betting on Game, Set, Match
Feb 11 2014

LiteHide's leather treating method, which is simple and can be implemented at very little additional capital, is one...

#opinions
Conflicting Reporting Hinders Water Risk Strategies
Feb 11 2014

World Resource Institute's Tien Shiao & Paul Reig discuss how inconsistent definitions of water stress & scarcity, and...

#opinions
Leather: Time for Business Unusual
Feb 11 2014

Leather is amongst the top ten most polluting industries globally. Are 'eco-leather' efforts 'green' enough given renewed attention...

#analysis
Aqueduct Global Water Stress Rankings
Jan 13 2014

Aqueduct's first-ever water stressed rankings of 100 river basins & 181 nations found that 37 countries face national...

#analysis
Water: Moving Out of Silos
Jan 13 2014

As part of CLSA's latest ESG in China report: "Mopping-up", China Water Risk's Debra Tan was interviewed on...

#interviews
Pricing Water
Jan 13 2014

With the NDRC's recent announcement of tiered tariff hikes across China's cities to rein in top end water...

#opinions
Bridging Gaps to Water Innovation
Jan 13 2014

Water scarcity & pollution will drive innovation in partnerships and technology but the road to commercialisation remains long....

#opinions
Water: Tale of Two Cities
Jan 13 2014

Su Liu of the Civic Exchange discusses the different strategies adopted by Hong Kong & Singapore towards solving...

#opinions
Out With the New
Jan 13 2014

Consumers should reflect on their fashion choices this New Year in a bid to reduce the fashion and...

#opinions
Corporate Conscience: Beyond Charity
Dec 9 2013

Why are so few companies effectively mitigating water risk? Is it time for the conscientious corporate to transition...

#opinions
Technology at a Price
Dec 9 2013

This Christmas have you considered the environmental pollution caused by your new smart phone? An investigation by the...

#analysis
Fashion Update: Brand Winners & Sinners
Dec 9 2013

With the new Phase III Textiles Investigative Report released by 7 China NGOs through IPE, we look at...

#analysis
To Dye or Not to Dye
Dec 9 2013

Textile dyeing is water intensive and polluting. Elisa Sellam & Sushil Hada, from Birla Cellulose, discuss how their...

#opinions
Water Grab: Shenhua Responds
Dec 9 2013

Shenhua's reponse to water grab allegations is a good start but Greenpeace's Quek say questions still remain. Can...

#opinions
Materials Sustainability in the Higg Index
Dec 9 2013

Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Sousa & Young on how Nike's Materials Sustainability Index can help brands & suppliers make...

#interviews
More Power to Enforcement
Nov 7 2013

Debra Tan gives a run down of upcoming "institutional innovations" discussed at the 2013 Beijing Forum and why...

#opinions
Irrigation: Big Gains in Small Farms
Nov 7 2013

With 95% of farms in China are less than two hectares compared to 86% in India, Syngenta's Dr...

#analysis
Syngas: Trade Offs for Water & Air
Nov 7 2013

WRI discusses how China's latest scheme to cut air pollution by replacing coal with synthetic gas will exacerbate...

#analysis
Underground Shifts: Subsidence Review
Nov 7 2013

Subsidence goes hand in hand with groundwater over-extraction. With over 400 out of the 655 cities in China...

#analysis
Toxic Waste to Toxic Assets
Nov 7 2013

With higher penalties expected, SynTao's Shen Xin & Taylor Brown examine whether recent corporate scandals & their impact...

#analysis
Sinking Cities: Cracks in the Ground
Nov 7 2013

With 50 cities in China at risk of subsidence, Xinying Tok discusses the link with groundwater over-extraction and...

#opinions
Hotels: Moving Beyond Water Use
Oct 10 2013

International Tourism Partnership's Fran Hughes on why the hotel industry should move beyond water per guest night ...

#analysis
China’s Soft Path to Transboundary Water
Oct 10 2013

With 40 transboundary waters, find out what Dr. Wouters, Director of the UNESCO Centre for Water Law &...

#analysis
Water Stewardship: A Stake in the Ground
Oct 10 2013

There is no universally agreed definition of water stewardship, leaving companies unsure of what it is and what...

#analysis
Investors Value Fuller Disclosure
Oct 10 2013

PwC partner, Gayle Donohue argues that existing corporate reporting with undue focus on financial aspects of the business...

#opinions
Integrated Reporting Demystified
Oct 10 2013

With a proliferation of reporting frameworks, where is Intergrated Reporting ? Jonathan Labrey of the International Integrated Reporting...

#interviews
Hong Kong Water – Agenda & Goals
Oct 10 2013

Hong Kong University's Dr. Frederick Lee says it's time for Hong Kong to adopt a users-pay-principle as the...

#opinions
Enforcing China’s Planned Green Economy
Sep 10 2013

Can China achieve its planned RMB4.5trn energy-saving & environmental protection industry? HSBC's Wai-Shin Chan on incentives, changes in...

#opinions
Water: Beijing Leads The Way
Sep 10 2013

Beijing takes the lead announcing a RMB500 billion Energy Savings & Environmental Protection industry days after the national...

#analysis
Bloomberg’s Views on Water
Sep 10 2013

Bloomberg's Liu & Bullard, discuss the importance of ESG analytics and why water use & efficiency data is...

#opinions
The Case for Company & Community Cooperation
Sep 10 2013

Companies have experienced material adverse impact on profits because of a lack of cooperation on water with communities....

#opinions
China Energy Gets WET
Sep 10 2013

China Water Risk’s Ying Shen gives three broad takeaways from the US-China water-energy roundtables hosted by the Wilson...

#analysis
Mismatched: China & New Coal-Fired Plants
Sep 10 2013

With 51% of China's planned expansion in coal-fired power plants in water scarce areas WRI discuss how China...

#opinions
Withering Heights: Water At Over 5,000m
Aug 7 2013

Award-winning explorer Jeff Fuchs gives us a glimpse into why nomads in the Himalayas think the sky is...

#opinions
Food, Weather & Water Heading North
Aug 7 2013

Global weather patterns have shifted with major implications for agriculture. Find out what it means for the sector...

#analysis
Spend To Quench Coal Thirst
Aug 7 2013

Can China manage to balance her limited water resources & coal expansion? Debra Tan argues that the sector...

#analysis
China Hydro: Tough Weather Ahead
Aug 7 2013

Could a shift in weather patterns mean that droughts in the normally water-rich South are here to stay?...

#opinions
Storm Clouds Over Making Rain
Aug 7 2013

Who owns the weather and the clouds, and has the right to the water contained therein? Sophie le...

#opinions
Coal-to-Chemicals: Shenhua’s Water Grab
Aug 7 2013

Greenpeace's Calvin Quek explains why Shenhua's coal-to-liquids plant in Inner Mongolia could be facing significant financial & environmental...

#opinions
Latest Developments in Sustainability Reporting
Jul 11 2013

Robert Gibson, of City University of Hong Kong & China Water Risk walks us through the latest developments...

#opinions
Groundwater Crackdown – Hope Springs
Jul 11 2013

The economy slows down but the Chinese government speeds up groundwater crackdown with increased transparency, blacklists at both...

#analysis
Environmental Law Amendment: 40 Year Set Back?
Jul 11 2013

Will the proposed amendment set back China's environmental development by forty years? Or will it be shelved? ...

#opinions
Algae – The Next Biofuel
Jul 11 2013

Pandhal, Hanotu and Zimmerman recount their award-winning & cost-effective way of harvesting algae from eutrophied lakes. Could algae...

#opinions
Electronic Waste-Moving Mountains
Jul 11 2013

Can China move its mountains of electronic waste? Read about the extent of China's electronic waste & her...

#analysis
8 Things You Should Know About Water & Semiconductors
Jul 11 2013

How much water does it need to produce an integrated circuit? Does the semiconductor sector pollute? Check out...

#analysis
Water: A Mining Blindspot?
Jun 6 2013

The Head of ICMM’s Environment & Climate Change work programme gives us her candid take on water management...

#interviews
Water: Last Chance to Measure & Disclose
Jun 6 2013

CDP's water questionnaire is due on 27 June and co-hosted a webinar with WRI to provide step-by-step guidance....

#opinions
2012 State of Environment Report Review
Jun 6 2013

The Ministry of Environmental Protection says that the "national water quality is not optimistic". The 2012 State of...

#analysis
China’s Water Watchdogs
Jun 6 2013

China's new breed of water watchdogs are emerging, with rising concerns over pollution. Pacific Environment's china Program Director,...

#opinions
Water & Leather
Jun 6 2013

Find out how much water is used in producing leather with Sarah Swenson of PrimeAsia Leather as she...

#opinions
A Double Denim Crush
Jun 6 2013

With the textile industry expected to face closer scrutiny, Christina Dean, the founder of Redress, tells us why...

#opinions
Water for Coal: Thirsty Miners?
May 9 2013

With up to 83% of China's coal reserves in water stressed & scarce regions, the recent CLSA report...

#analysis
Chinese Utilities in Hot Water
May 9 2013

BNEF's Nathaniel Bullard shares key findings of their report including the exposure of China's Big 5 power companies...

#opinions
US$1.9tn – The True Cost of Water
May 9 2013

New TEEB report estimates the unpaid environmental cost of capital at US$7.3 tn of which US$1.9 tn is...

#analysis
Water in Mining: Disclosure Overview
May 9 2013

The international mining sector leads the way in water disclosure, but with massive regional variations in the level...

#analysis
Aqua Republica: Water Strategems
May 9 2013

Danish Hydrology Institute's Chengzi Chew explains why game scenarios with Aqua Republic can help in understanding water allocation...

#opinions
Cancer Villages: Toxic Tipping Point?
May 9 2013

With official recognition of cancer villages in 2013, we reviewed 255 media reports of such villages to look...

#analysis
H&M: Water Stewardship in Fashion
Apr 9 2013

Claire Hau tells us why water is important to H&M and how it is pioneering water stewardship in...

#opinions
Hong Kong Airport’s Triple Water System
Apr 9 2013

Mike Kilburn of the Airport Authority Hong Kong discusses their innovative Triple Water System they developed with Hong...

#opinions
What is "Treated" Water
Apr 9 2013

BASF's Magali Simon APAC Head Water Solutions, walks us step by step through the process of wastewater treatment...

#opinions
The Money in Sludge
Apr 9 2013

As China struggle to cope with an increasing mountain of sewage sludge, we explore whether China could follow...

#analysis
Asia’s Water Stocks Play Snakes & Ladders
Apr 9 2013

Quoted Asian water stocks regained some ground last year after a disastrous 2011. What lies in store for...

#analysis
Asia Water Week: 5 Takeaways
Apr 9 2013

Didn't have time to follow this year's Asia Water Week? Check out World Resources Institute's Tien Shiao 5...

#opinions
Water Water Everywhere; Only If You Share
Mar 22 2013

Water is a shared, "must-have" resource with no substitute. Stand alone action is not enough to address a...

#analysis
Watershed Services in China
Mar 8 2013

China has embarked on an ambitious market based programme for watershed conservation. Dr Sun, the former Director at...

#opinions
New Guard: New Hope for Pollution?
Mar 8 2013

March ushers in the official all change of the old guard. Will the new guard bring new hope...

#analysis
Time to Enforce China’s Environmental Law
Mar 8 2013

With the new guard in place, is it time to update China's environmental law? Professor Wang gives a...

#interviews
2011-2013 Water Policies Review
Mar 8 2013

Don't know what China's been up to on the waterfront? Check out our summary of key water policies...

#analysis
Mapping Water with Aqueduct
Mar 8 2013

With a water supply crisis as a top five risks facing the world, WRI's Tien Shiao walks us...

#opinions
Eco-compensation – A Way Forward?
Mar 8 2013

With over 91% of all global payments in 2011 amounting to US$7.4 billion, China is already a global...

#analysis
2012 Review & 5 Trends for 2013
Feb 4 2013

Not sure what happened in 2012? Read our review and find out what our top 5 water trends...

#analysis
2012 Water Risk Retrospective
Feb 4 2013

Dr. Guo Pei Yuan of Syntao walks us through his views on water in the Year of the...

#opinions
Water Fees & Quotas: Set for Economic Growth?
Feb 4 2013

Debra Tan reviews the new joint standard on water pricing and new provincial quotas on water use, water...

#analysis
Water Resilience, Disclosure & Mismatch
Feb 4 2013

Wai-Shin Chan, Director of Climate Change at HSBC on why water is more important than oil in an...

#opinions
Balancing the Grid with Water
Feb 4 2013

Ron Dizy, CEO of ENBALA Power Networks, the water industry's Top 5 innovations that will matter most for...

#opinions
Follow the UK: Import Water
Feb 4 2013

China & the UK have similar per capita water resources. Find out how the UK has managed economic...

#opinions
Sink or Swim
Jan 10 2013

As water risks rises in prominence we review whether more investors and corporates are taking action to mitigate...

#analysis
Marcus Norton on the 2012 CDP Global Water Report
Jan 10 2013

The Head of Water and Investor Initiatives at CDP gives his views on progress, stumbling blocks and...

#interviews
Sinking Reputations: Lessons from Bangladesh
Jan 10 2013

Despite flooding, Bangladesh faces a 40% shortage of water in the dry season and rampant pollution.Lisa Genasci on...

#opinions
Weighed Down by ‘Gangnam Style’
Jan 10 2013

With fads that come and go, we look into our need to consume by sifting through our Christmas...

#opinions
Stuff the Turkey
Dec 10 2012

With rising affluence and food security issues, Sophie le Clue takes a look at the amount of water...

#opinions
Big Spender: Buying Up Water
Dec 10 2012

A savvy investment or villain in the making? Debra Tan looks at the HK tycoons' water shopping spree,...

#opinions
Battle of the Bins
Dec 10 2012

Dr. Christina Dean digs into the clothes we trash (literally). With limited landfill sites and piles of unwanted...

#opinions
Toxic Presents: Be Careful What You Unwrap
Dec 10 2012

GAP year student Hugo Plunkett discovers potentially unwanted gifts under our Christmas tree. Beware of toxic fashion from...

#opinions
Water Blogging: Twitter V. Weibo
Dec 10 2012

Are environmental bloggers more active on Twitter or Weibo? Which is more blogged down by water issues?...

#analysis
The Water Dragon Rises
Nov 8 2012

There has also been awareness raising at a grassroots level: Thirst tells us how Chinese students are...

#opinions
China NGOs tell Brands to Stop Greenwashing
Nov 8 2012

Many brands say they are producing sustainable products but are in reality greenwashing. Lisa Genasci follows up on...

#analysis
Investors Beware: Blackholes & Blacklists
Nov 8 2012

Holdings of Fidelity, State Street, Vanguard, BNY Mellon, Capital Group, L&G, T Rowe Price & Govt Pension Fund...

#analysis
Higg Index: The Challenges of Measurement
Nov 8 2012

The Higg Index, launched in July this year is a tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC)...

#opinions
Ma Jun on Fashion’s Critical Blind Spot
Nov 8 2012

Upon the release of "Sustainable Apparel's Critical Blind Spot", Ma Jun talks to CWR about the progress of...

#interviews
No Chemicals Please
Nov 8 2012

With over 45,0000 synthetic chemicals produced, used and discharged in China's waterways, Greenpeace's Ada Kong explains the chemistry...

#opinions
Textiles: Enzymes to the Rescue
Nov 8 2012

Dupont's Scott Brix on how enzymes can help reduce water & chemicals in textile manufacturing, offering the industry...

#opinions
Water: Shaping China’s Food & Energy Choices
Oct 10 2012

Debra talks about key issues & new trends surfacing from the Fortune Global Forum roundtable and why she...

#opinions
China: No Water, No Power
Oct 10 2012

HSBC asks if China has enough water to fuel its power expansion as China plans to add more...

#analysis
Is Fracking The Answer For Water Scarce China
Oct 10 2012

Will water limit China's access to possibly the world's largest resoure of shale gas? Lisa Genasci discusses China's...

#analysis
Sustainable Apparel’s Critical Blind Spot
Oct 10 2012

IPE & Green Choice Alliance new report on the textile sector highlights sustainable apparel's critical blind spot. Whilst...

#opinions
Climate Change & Hydro: Mutually Damming
Oct 10 2012

With droughts affecting hydopower generation, is damming the best way forward? Katy Yan of International Rivers explains why...

#opinions
2 Degrees + Food: Take Aways
Oct 10 2012

Lisa Genasci summarises her key takeaways from 2 Degrees + Food's keynote speaker Dr. Shenggen Fan and other...

#analysis
Hong Kong: Stepping Up Water Security?
Sep 11 2012

Sophie le Clue looks at Hong Kong's water security as demand on the Dongjiang River increases - are...

#analysis
The Future of Hong Kong Water
Sep 11 2012

China Water Risk talks to Bobby Ng, Assistant Director of HK's Water Supplies Department on the government's plans...

#interviews
Stockholm World Water Week – 8 Top Picks
Sep 11 2012

In case you have not been following the World Water Week, Debra Tan picks eight points of interest...

#analysis
Grow Smarter
Sep 11 2012

Does more feed automatically mean more water? BASF Asia Pacific head of Food & Agriculture shares six ideas...

#opinions
Gansu Bathhouse Blues
Sep 11 2012

Josephine Price of Village People Project tells us how the mispricing of water affects rural bathhouses and causes...

#opinions
Hong Kong Water: 5 Challenges
Sep 11 2012

Industry veteran, Daniel Cheng, MD of Dunwell Enviro-Tech and Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries...

#opinions
The Rise of Protests & Reputational Risk
Aug 7 2012

With a recent survey indicating over 500 protests daily, Lisa Genasci examines the reasons for the rise and...

#analysis
David Zweig on Environmental Protests
Aug 7 2012

Professor Zweig shares his views on the rise of environmental protests as a form of redress and what...

#interviews
2011 State of Environment Report Review
Aug 7 2012

Good and bad news from the 2011 State of Environment Report: overall water quality improvement but freshwater lakes...

#analysis
China Water Woes: The End of Fast Fashion?
Aug 7 2012

Lincoln Poon, Global Brand Manager of Pinneco Research worries about water, the fast fashion business & global dependence...

#opinions
ESPRIT: Trend Setting & Water Saving
Aug 7 2012

Margaret Kutt, Esprit's manager of Sustainable Projects on their new recycled collection, how it saves water and what...

#interviews
Moving Beyond GDP: Natural Capital
Jul 11 2012

Lisa Genasci talks about Natural Capital, as leaders start to value resources to protect core business interest as...

#analysis
Investors Say: Water Risk is Beyond Pricing
Jul 11 2012

NBIM, APG, GIC, HSBC and APG on why it is important to measure the impact of the environment...

#analysis
Singapore: Future Ready in Water
Jul 11 2012

EDB’s director of cleantech, Goh Chee Kiong, shares his views on SIWW, key technologies surfacing, new growth markets...

#interviews
A Vulnerable Dongjiang is a Vulnerable HK
Jul 11 2012

Su Liu of the Civic Exchange on HK's laissez-faire attitude towards water and why time is running out...

#opinions
China: Bullish on Food Imports
Jul 11 2012

Debra Tan explains why depressing statistics on food, water pollution & scarcity and fake eggs paint a bullish...

#opinions
Rio+20: Water Snapshot
Jul 11 2012

As the late June Rio+20 Summit ended, observers slammed the lack of ambition in the declaration of Common...

#analysis
Pollution: More Standards, Rubbish & Money?
Jun 12 2012

With new drinking water and pollution standards, will China be able to clean up or will rubbish continue...

#analysis
Swire Pacific: Taking Sustainability Mainstream
Jun 12 2012

Philippe Lacamp, Swire's Head of Sustainability tells us why they have integrated sustainability reporting into their 2011 Annual...

#interviews
New Standards for Recycled Clothes
Jun 12 2012

Dr. Christina Dean writes about water-guzzling clothes and textiles and how new standards for recycled clothes can help...

#opinions
In Pursuit of Standardisation
Jun 12 2012

Sophie le Clue reviews the difficulty in standardising disclosure despite investor demand and company questionnaire fatigue...

#analysis
Standard Setting
Jun 12 2012

Veronique Tjon of Control Union Certification walks us through the ins-and-out of standard setting, common pitfalls and certification...

#opinions
Disclosure: Where is China?
Jun 12 2012

China Water Risk looks at the differences in water disclosure between the Top 10 Chinese & Global companies...

#analysis
Streams of Gold: Water-for-Mining
May 9 2012

Olivia Jensen, Global Water Intelligence's Asia Editor on why conditions are ripe for investment and innovation in the...

#opinions
More than Pipe Dreams: Non-Revenue Water Solutions
May 9 2012

Pure Technologies' Jon Boon shares their experience in tackling non-revenue water in Manila and why this could be...

#opinions
Harvesting Hong Kong’s Rain
May 9 2012

Given HK relies on China for 70-80% of its water, Angel Wong of AECOM explains how harvesting HK's...

#opinions
Water Savings: Dollar Earnings
May 9 2012

Energenz's Lennox-King shows us how a water audit & savings action plan with a payback period of less...

#opinions
8 Take Aways: 2 Degrees Celsius+Water
May 9 2012

Debra Tan runs through key take aways from the presentations and panel discussions with Civic Exchange HSBC, Sustainable...

#analysis
Environmentalists Name and Shame Global Fashion Brands
Apr 13 2012

Zara, Marks & Spencer, Esprit, Calvin Klein, Carrefour and Armani named amongst 48 brands buying from water polluting...

#opinions
Elephants in the Room
Apr 12 2012

With coal-fired power plants and hydropower doubling by 2020, Debra Tan discusses coal, financing the power build out...

#opinions
Winsway: Where are the Water Risks?
Apr 12 2012

Given water scarcity in the areas of operation, was there sufficient disclosure in Winsway's latest bond offering document?...

#analysis
WWF’s Stuart Orr on the Water Risk Filter
Apr 12 2012

WWF's Stuart Orr on the newly launched Water Risk Filter Tool. The tool is free and helps companies...

#interviews
Biofuels: China – The Next Major Producer
Apr 12 2012

Will China bypass First-Gen biofuels and power ahead to Second-Gen to be the global leader in Biofuels? Martijn...

#opinions
Water Treaties – A Question of Rights
Apr 12 2012

Sophie le Clue gives an overview of the water treaty landscape; the abundance of bilateral and multilateral treaties,...

#analysis
How Much Water Do You Use?
Mar 22 2012

Happy World Water Day! Coffee or Juice? Beer or Wine? Chicken or Cheese? Find out how much water...

#opinions
Government Issues Stark Warning
Mar 13 2012

In February 2012, the State Council took the crucial step in drawing up more concrete policies to protect...

#analysis
On Being Frank
Mar 13 2012

“Were you surprised at the frank comments of China’s vice minister of water resources?” That was the first...

#opinions
Investors Pour Cold Water on China Water Stocks
Mar 13 2012

Olivia Jensen, the Asia Editor of Global Water Intelligence explains why Asia Water Index fell 23.3% despite growth...

#analysis
Redefining Fiduciary Responsibility
Mar 13 2012

Are investors and businesses acting prudently? Lisa Genasci says it's about time we redefined fiduciary duty...

#opinions
2011 Year in Review & 5 Trends for 2012
Feb 9 2012

Find out what's happened in the water space in the Year of the Rabbit and check out the...

#analysis
Agriculture: A Prosperous Ever After?
Feb 9 2012

With recent reports on by the Chinese government, FAO, HSBC and WEF all highlighting agriculture concerns, Debra Tan...

#analysis
Sino French Discusses Water Pricing
Feb 9 2012

China Water Risk talks to Steve Clark of Sino French Water, a JV between Suez Environnement and NWS...

#interviews
Diverting the Brahmaputra – Much Ado About Nothing?
Feb 9 2012

With talk about potential wars over water in South Asia, Isabel Hilton explains why the threat of diverting...

#opinions
Pressure Builds on Apple
Feb 9 2012

Apple earned over US$400,000 in profit per employee, more than Goldman Sachs, Exxon Mobil or Google; Lisa Genasci...

#opinions
Geopolitical Risks: Transboundary Rivers
Feb 9 2012

China owns headwaters to at least 10 major transboundary rivers but has no formal agreements with neighbours on...

#analysis
Double Savings from the Ground Up
Jan 12 2012

With caps on both water and energy usage, saving water and electricity takes centre stage. Asia Clean Capital's...

#opinions
Zero Liquid Discharge – A Real Solution?
Jan 12 2012

With more companies in China moving towards Zero Liquid Discharge, China Water Risk takes a closer look at...

#analysis
Water Sense – Water Saving Technologies for Buildings
Jan 12 2012

Property managers focus on saving energy over saving water. GreenLink Global’s Mona Ip explains why saving water in...

#opinions
8 Things You Should Know About Hong Kong Water
Jan 12 2012

Is Hong Kong's water supply guaranteed? Can you drink straight from the tap? How much bottled water does...

#analysis
Can Fashion Be Green?
Dec 13 2011

With Nike, Puma and Adidas committing to zero-liquid discharge by 2020, is fashion finally going green or is...

#analysis
Apple: A New Chapter
Dec 13 2011

Apple finally investigates its supply chain over complaints of pollution violations. MaJun shares with us his views on...

#analysis
Patagonia’s Take on the SAC
Dec 13 2011

Patagonia talks to China Water Risk about the origins of the Sustainability Apparel Coalition Index and its vested...

#interviews
A Second-Hand Christmas
Dec 13 2011

Redress CEO, Dr. Christina Dean gives us the low-down on what and where to shop this Christmas, including...

#opinions
Water Purification – A Booming Market
Dec 13 2011

Water quality issues in China has brought about market boom in water purification systems. China Water Risk talks...

#analysis
Filtering Ideas?
Dec 13 2011

To filter or not to filter and which filter? Or is it even necessary to filter? All important...

#opinions
Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Dec 13 2011

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is an informally governed coalition with an initial goal of developing and road...

#analysis
Desal in China: Trends & Opportunities
Nov 10 2011

With targets for desalination remaining aggressive in the 12th FYP, China Water Risk reviews China's desalination market -...

#analysis
Chinese Desal Policies Reviewed
Nov 10 2011

Dr Guo You Zhi, Secretary-General of China’s Desalination Association shares with us his insights on why desalination targets...

#interviews
Desalination: A Technology Driven Market
Nov 10 2011

Amnon Levy, COO of IDE Technologies on the shape of desalination market and the technology challenges ahead. Is...

#opinions
Food for Thought
Nov 10 2011

Would China import more chicken or corn from Brazil? Should farming regions swap beef with iPads? Will water...

#opinions
China Water Risk Goes Live!
Oct 27 2011

China Water Risk's new innovative website targets business leaders and investors as looming liquidity crunch may impede China’s...

#analysis
China Water Risk: A Portrait
Oct 18 2011

Don't know anything about water risk? Read this in-depth review. Check out water challenges for each industry and...

#analysis
Water: The Medium is the Message
Oct 16 2011

Read what veteran investor Jon Lukonmik had to say after listening to China's Water Risk's presentation on "China...

#opinions
Sodexo: Addressing Water Scarcity
Jun 30 2011

With agriculture as the largest user and polluter of water in China, there are growing concerns over food...

#analysis
Hungry Asia: Constraints for Companies
Jun 30 2011

Louisa Mitchell takes a look at the poor environmental disclosure by food companies in Asia and expands on...

#analysis
Aquatech China : A Changing Landscape
Jun 30 2011

With exhibitors up 7% from last year, Aquatech China is the largest event of its kind. China Water...

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Footprinting – Making its Mark in China?
Jun 30 2011

Alec Tang of ERM explains the growing trend of water footprint reporting in China and what it could...

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One-Size-Does-Not-Fit-All
Jun 9 2011

Can Bottom-up Target Setting And Devolution of Control Deliver ‘Quality Growth’? Potential consequences of China's 12th FYP and...

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New Strategies to Tackle Pollution
Jun 9 2011

With new 12th FYP pollution targets, the World Resource Institute explains why strategies must be cost-effective and comprehensive...

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Piggy Bank? Turning Waste into Energy
Jun 9 2011

The promise of large-scale biogas digesters for livestock wastewater treatment and how one firm is leading the way...

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Eutrophication Treatment Challenges
Jun 8 2011

How will China go about treating eutrophication in their lakes? Vice-Dean of the School of Environmental Science and...

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Sustainable Leather: More Steps to go….
Apr 29 2011

China exports over half the worlds leather shoes, this export industry has grown to more than USD 56...

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How Green are My Clothes?
Apr 18 2011

Don't know what's green? check out some of the best-known eco labels and green clothes associations. ...

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The Environmental Cost of Clothes
Apr 18 2011

With clothing retail prices ever-lower and textiles being the 4th largest polluter in China, find out more about...

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Li&Fung: A System-Based Approach
Apr 18 2011

Last year, Li & Fung sourced 25% of clothing in China. Harsh Saini explains how they are looking...

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Is Water The New Carbon?
Mar 11 2011

China Water Risk talked to Marcus Norton, Head of the CDP Water Disclosure to find out whether water...

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Just What is Bottled Water?
Mar 11 2011

We probably drink a bottle of water each day but do we really know what’s inside? China Water...

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China’s 12th Five-Year Plan Emphasizes Balanced Growth and Environment
Mar 11 2011

China Water Risk takes a closer look at the new 12th Five-Year Plan, which aims to cut water...

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Sustainable Stock Exchanges: A Coalition-of-the Willing?
Mar 10 2011

China Water Risk looks at where China stands on water disclosure and sustainable stock exchange initiatives compared to...

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Green Electronics? Not Quite Yet. And Where is Apple?
Jan 31 2011

Greenpeace released the results of its third-annual green electronics survey. All but Apple and Phillips of the 21companies...

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Prof. Zou Ji on The Water-Energy Nexus
Jan 31 2011

China Water Risk talks to Professor Zou Ji and the World Resource Institue’s China Water Team about China’s...

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Asia’s Developing Water Shortage: The Financial And Scientific Challenges
Jan 31 2011

Dr Malcolm Cooper and Professor Alan Jenkins give their views on the large gap between science & finance...

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Apple China Local Environmental Activists See Red
Jan 28 2011

After more than ten months of continuous pressure on Apple to answer questions about pollution issues in its...

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Messages in Bottles
Nov 22 2010

Given that consumption of Nestlé, Unilever, Anheuser-Busch, Coca- Cola and Danone approaches 575 billion litres a year, enough...

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SABMiller on Beer & Water
Nov 11 2010

SABMiller's Head of Sustainability talks with China Water Risk about its global approach to mapping and reducing its...

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Water Risks in The Mining Sector – Still Murky And Getting Critical
Nov 11 2010

World Resource Institute’s Amanda Sauer explains hidden water risks in mining and ‘Mine the Gap’, a tool to...

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Greg Koch of Coca-Cola on Water Use
Nov 1 2010

Read how Coca-Cola manages its water use in China and globally in China Water Risk’s interview with Greg...

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Clive Saffery, Swire Beverages China CEO Reflects on The Challenges Ahead
Nov 1 2010

Clive Saffery shares with China Water Risk, Swire Beverages water philosophy and steps taken to mitigate water risk...

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Intel Views Effective Water and Wastewater Management as Key
Oct 18 2010

Tom Cooper, from Intel says “not everyone realizes the importance of water”. Tom, the Corporate Water Programs Manager...

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Toxic Fallout
Aug 2 2010

Hong Kong listed Zijin Mining’s epic toxic spill may have opened a new chapter for environmental protection. Christine...

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Zijin: Emblematic of China’s Mining Industry?
Jul 29 2010

Chris Nolan, extractions expert at Business for Social Responsibility, examines this within the context of the industry’s global...

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Zijin Mining Spill and The Quest For Materiality
Jul 29 2010

China Water Risk takes a closer look to see if investors could have factored for this environmental risks...

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Watergy – The New Economy?
Jul 29 2010

China and climate change analyst Julian Wong talks to China Water Risk about “watergy”, the trade-offs between food,...

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Cleaning up China’s IT Industry
Jul 26 2010

China water expert, Ma Jun guides us through a campaign by 35 Chinese NGOs concerning heavy metal poisoning...

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SEC’s Climate Change Guidance Could Mean Increased Scrutiny of Overseas Supply Chains
Jul 22 2010

Ceres’ Jim Cobourn provides insight into the usefulness of the guidance, its impact on companies and the next...

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Five Takeways From The Singapore International Water Week
Jul 21 2010

Ina Pozon, gives us the highlights of the Singapore International Water Week....

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How to Play in China’s Water Sector
Jul 21 2010

Josephine Wu, a veteran investor in water, talks to China Water Risk about tariffs, the investment landscape, and...

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How Water Will Define The Future of Asia’s Beverage Industry
Jul 21 2010

Arisaig Partners, with USD1.7bn funds under management, has a consumer staples bias. Co-founder Lindsay Cooper shares with China...

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The Architecture of ESG
Jul 21 2010

Bloomberg’s Emil Efthimides tells China Water Risk how Bloomberg intends to use ESG data to provide investors with...

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Hydropower: Environmental Disaster or Climate Saver?
Jul 6 2010

China Water Risk explores the trade-offs. Hydropower is a ‘double-edged sword’ for investors. Alongside emissions reductions there are...

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China’s New Economy (And What This Means For The Environment)
Jun 25 2010

Alexandra Harney, author of “The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage” talks to China Water...

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Engaging IT’s Elusive Giants
Jun 10 2010

China Water Risk summaries the response to letters sent to 27 technology company CEOs charging them with using...

#analysis
Do Hydropower Projects Need The CDM?
Jun 7 2010

Hydropower projects in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) have come under increasing scrutiny. China Water Risks explores whether...

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The Imperfect Science of Water Risks
Jun 7 2010

Piet Klop of WRI debates whether companies are better off investing in water technologies than water disclosure frameworks....

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Moving From Curiousity to Integration: an Investors’ Journey
Jun 7 2010

Shally Venugopal, reviews key lessons learnt whilst working with analysts and investors on research to include environmental risks;...

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China’s CDM (hydro) Projects in Hot Water
Jun 7 2010

International Rivers’ Parekh and Yan, takes us through the pros and cons of Kyoto Protocol’s CDM’s hydropower projects...

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Sinohydro’s IPO: An Opportunity For Environmental Reform
Jun 7 2010

International Rivers’ Peter Bosshard talks about Sinohydro, the world’s foremost dam builder’s listing on the Shanghai Exchange and...

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It Would Never Have Happened Without CDM. (Honest)
Jun 1 2010

Carbon expert, Liam Salter tells us why CDM’s rules for catching ‘non-additional’ projects are not working, making it...

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Increasing Water Tariffs: Are Chinese Companies Ready?
May 27 2010

SynTao’s Dr Guo explores the water bubble and the inevitability of higher tariffs and what this means for...

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Half Price While Supplies Last
May 24 2010

With China raising water tariffs to address growing water scarcity issues, Hong Kong with its subsidised water fees...

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How Will 1.2trillion Yuan Reach China’s Farms?
May 4 2010

Agri-water expert, Christine Boyle navigates the latest 2010 Agricultural Policy Directive and examines what the renewed focus on...

#opinions
Asia's Food Supply Chains at Risk
Apr 21 2010

China Water Risk reviews World Resources Institute’s Weeding Risk, published April 2010. The report identifies potential financial impacts...

#analysis
Water And Relationships That Matter
Apr 21 2010

Future 500’s Matt Turner tells us why water is likely the next “dominant big issue” of the 21st...

#interviews
Fighting Water Pollution With Data
Apr 21 2010

Greenpeace China’s Wu gives us the hard truth about China’s water problems and the limitations of COD as...

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New Research Highlights Health Risks Resulting From China’s Pollution
Apr 2 2010

Two recent publications–The Journal of Contemporary China and an annual report by Beijing-based Friends of Nature (FON)–point to...

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Water-Intensive Companies in South-West China Face Water Restrictions
Apr 2 2010

Dr Guo Peiyuan from Syntao highlights that some cities in southern China are planning to restrict or even...

#analysis
HKEx Could Do More to Promote Environmental Disclosure
Mar 31 2010

Study by IPE, Civic Exchange, ADM Capital Foundation and China Water Risk finds 15% of companies listed on...

#analysis
Civic Exchange Water Study Outlines Threats to Hong Kong Water Supply
Feb 24 2010

Civic Exchange released a new policy paper which raises questions about the security of Hong Kong’s water supply...

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Water, Investors And China—When Will The Investment Case Come Into Focus?
Feb 8 2010

Melissa Brown discusses the investment case for water: “blue gold” growth vs. a strategic issue for industries and...

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A Watershed Moment
Feb 8 2010

Christine Loh reminds us not to overlook or discount its importance – water is the source of life,...

#opinions
China’s Green Courts
Feb 8 2010

Hyeon-Ju Rho, China Country Director of ABA Rule of Law Initiative discusses China’s new green courts and the...

#interviews
Pressing Water Challenges Require Urgent Action
Feb 8 2010

Ma Jun, water expert and environmental advocate, tells us why urgent action is needed to prevent the exploitation...

#opinions
How Green is This Blue Gold?
Feb 8 2010

Leslie Lowe of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) gives her opinion on how growing freshwater...

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China’s Glacial Pace of Water Protection
Feb 8 2010

Laura Ediger of Business for Social Responsibility provides insight into the challenges and frustrations of groups working to...

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