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Beautiful forest and river summer landscape

9. June 2026

River Restoration Effort Reaches New Milestone

A record-breaking river restoration effort reconnected thousands of kilometres of waterways in Europe, helping strengthen biodiversity, water security and climate resilience.

Animals

Animals United Kingdom

4. June 2026

Beavers Help Cities Adapt to Heavier Rainfall

Reintroduced beavers are helping reduce flood risks and restore wetlands in the United Kingdom, offering a natural solution to the growing impacts of climate change.

Society

The oceanside Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad desalination plant in San Diego County.

Society USA

15. May 2026

From Scarcity to Surplus: A New Approach to Water Security

In California's San Diego, United States, long-term water planning has created such strong reserves that authorities are now selling surplus supplies to support regions facing shortages.

Environment

An African elephant moves through the Cuando River

Environment Angola

13. February 2026

Vast Natural ‘Water Tower’ Gains Global Protection Status

Angola secured international protection for a 53,000 km² highland wetland in 2025, safeguarding a vital water source feeding major African river systems and sustaining rare wildlife and communities.

Environment

Environment USA

13. October 2025

New and Improved Protection for the High Seas

The landmark treaty for marine conservation has now reached enough ratifications to become a binding law, paving the way for protection across vast international waters.

Society

Society The World

6. October 2025

Cooling Buildings Naturally, Through Rivers and Lakes

Cities around the world are increasingly using river- and lake-fed systems to cool buildings, cutting energy use and helping combat urban heat.

Animals

Animals Canada

19. September 2025

Salmon Return to Native Waterways

For the first time in over a century, sockeye salmon are able to return to one of their native waterways: British Columbia's Okanagan Lake.

Technology

Technology United States

6. September 2025

This Device Literally Makes Drinkable Water Out of Thin Air

A revolutionary device is capable of extracting water vapor from the air and converting it into drinkable water, even in remote and arid desert regions.

Society

School with clean running tap water in Tanzania

Society Tanzania

12. July 2025

Better Access to Water and Sanitation to Nearly Half a Million People

The expanding and upgrading of a water supply and sanitation system in Northern Tanzania will greatly improve access to safe water and hygiene for close to half a million citizens, and enhance sanitation services to more than 150,000 people through a variety of solutions.

Environment

Torne River, which forms the border between Sweden and Finland

Environment Europe

1. July 2025

Record Drop of Water Dams in Favor of Nature

In 2024, 23 European countries dismantled a total of 542 dams, weirs, culverts, and sluices, an 11% growth from the year before, signaling that communities and governments alike see the benefits of reconnecting and restoring rivers.