When a resource that sustains all life becomes scarce, every drop transforms into an opportunity for change. World Water Day, observed annually on 22 March, serves as a global reminder that water access remains one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Currently, over two billion people live without safe drinking water , a crisis driven by infrastructure gaps and the immense pressure of supporting global agriculture, which accounts for 70 per cent of freshwater withdrawals . This year’s...

Energy systems underpin economies and support modern societies, yet the way we produce and consume energy remains the largest driver of climate change. Cities and their residents sit at the heart of this challenge, accounting for an estimated 75 per cent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. On this International Day of Clean Energy , which advocates for the crucial role of clean energy in the just and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, we highlight clean energy efforts in...