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Water and Sanitation

International Year of Sanitation: A Royal Flush?

Over 2.6 billion people do not have adequate toilets, sewers, or latrines. This is blocking up progress on other development goals, including education, gender equality, and public health. See what is at stake - and what can be won.

Allianz Interview

"The True Value of Water"

Water consumption is increasing twice as fast as the number of people consuming it. Allianz expert Andreas Fruschki explains how to profit from this growth while improving water supply and quality.

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Water Conflicts: Fight or Flight?

The specter of international water wars is often raised as a potential result of water scarcity. But how real is the threat?

Is the Blue Planet Running Dry?

While we discuss greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, a more imminent global threat is emerging: the world’s water resources are growing scarce.

Ten Places Where Water Matters

Click on the image to see where water is scarce or contested.

Fighting Floods

Floods - The Most Frequent Disaster Worldwide

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Insurance Industry Braces for a Stormier World

More and more people are living in catastrophe prone regions. Cat bonds can help mitigate some of the risks of floods and other disasters.