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In the 21st Century, the world faces a wide array of mega-trends including climate change and rapid population and economic growth. Mark and Focus covers both the risks and opportunities these mega-trends provide to business, governance, and society.

  • Non-Revenue Water: Understanding Challenges and Solutions for Efficient Water Management

    Non-Revenue Water: Understanding Challenges and Solutions for Efficient Water Management

    Reducing Non-Revenue Water enhances utility efficiency by tackling leaks, theft, and metering errors, ensuring sustainable water management.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 20
    Blue-Green Infrastructure: Multifunctional Solutions for Resilient and Sustainable Cities

    Blue-Green Infrastructure: Multifunctional Solutions for Resilient ...

    Blue-Green Infrastructure merges water management and green spaces for climate-resilient, sustainable cities.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 13
    Blue Bonds: Financing Ocean Conservation and Sustainable Water Projects Through Innovative Debt…

    Blue Bonds: Financing Ocean Conservation and Sustainable Water Proj...

    Learn how blue bonds fund sustainable ocean and water projects by aligning investment with conservation and climate goals.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 13
    Ecosystem-Based Mitigation: Nature-Based Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and…

    Ecosystem-Based Mitigation: Nature-Based Strategies for Reducing Gr...

    Use ecosystem-based mitigation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon storage, and support climate and biodiversity goals.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 13
    Circular Water Economy: Advancing Sustainable Water Management Through the 5Rs

    Circular Water Economy: Advancing Sustainable Water Management Thro...

    Explore how the 5Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Restore — drive the circular water economy and climate resilience.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 12
    Sustainable Heating and Cooling: Innovative Water-Based Systems for Energy Efficiency

    Sustainable Heating and Cooling: Innovative Water-Based Systems for...

    Discover how water-based heating and cooling systems enhance energy efficiency, featuring Denver Water’s innovative design.
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    Robert C. Brears
    May 6
    Nature-Based Water Management Solutions: Building Climate-Resilient Cities and Restoring Urban…

    Nature-Based Water Management Solutions: Building Climate-Resilient...

    Explore how nature-based water management boosts urban resilience and restores ecosystems.
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    Robert C. Brears
    Apr 30
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    Nature-Based Solutions and the Circular Water Economy: Advancing Integrated Sustainability

    Nature-Based Solutions and the Circular Water Economy: Advancing Integrated Sustainability

    Fusing Nature-Based Solutions and Circular Water for sustainable water systems.
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    Robert C. Brears
    Apr 29
    Predictive Maintenance: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Water Utilities

    Predictive Maintenance: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in ...

    Discover how predictive maintenance enhances efficiency and sustainability in water utilities, with insights from Anglian Water’s…
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    Robert C. Brears
    Apr 29
    How Nature-Based Solutions and Circular Design Are Shaping the Future of Urban Sustainability

    How Nature-Based Solutions and Circular Design Are Shaping the Futu...

    Explore how nature-based solutions and circular design work together with Toronto’s green roof bylaw showcasing impact at scale.
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    Robert C. Brears
    Apr 27
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