The triple threat behind this year’s wild weather
September 19, 2023
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This opinion article was written by Penny Beames. Has there ever been a wilder year to pay attention to the weather?
Our Mission
GWSC translates water and environmental science to help key global decision makers improve security at the intersection of water, energy, food, and health. Using best practices in risk communications, GWSC:
- Works with US and international leaders to identify and interpret environmental security information needs
- Identifies cutting-edge science to inform environmental security needs
- Provides and interprets data for use by decisionmakers
- Spurs new research when critical information is lacking
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The Latest News from GWSC
Upcoming GWSC Webinar: Wrangling Insight from Chaos
September 19, 2023
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GWSC will host its next webinar, “Wrangling Insight from Chaos: How GWSC is Changing the Water Security Landscape,” at 1
Water events are indifferent to borders
September 13, 2023
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This opinion article was written by Penny Beames. In early August of this year, Slovenia experienced its “worst-ever natural disaster.” About
“Get to the point and tell people what matters”
September 7, 2023
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GWSC Deputy Director Kate Brauman recently spoke with Sci on the Fly podcast about the shifting landscape of water diplomacy
Water in the wake of a forest fire
September 6, 2023
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This opinion article was written by Penny Beames. Forest fires are currently top of mind for people in multiple regions across the
Our Work
GWSC’s capacities and current work include:
- Seasonal forecasts with associated water, food, health, and energy implications
- Country-specific water risk assessments
- Environmental links with security issues like migration and conflict
- Adaptation responses to rising sea level and other impacts of a changing climate
- Support for military tabletop exercises and planning
- An environmental data analysis system that allows analysts to produce water and environmental security risk assessments
Meet the GWSC Team
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