Knowledge Hub

  • Resilient Cities Report 2016

    Resilient Cities is the global forum on urban resilience and adaptation convened in Bonn, Germany. The congress series provides an international platform to share the latest information, good practices, challenges, and innovations for creating more resilient cities. The 7th edition of Resilient Cities focused on driving forward implementation and financing of urban resilience toward the goal of...

  • Incorporating New Types of Knowledge for Conservation Solutions

    "I’ve worked to bridge nature conservation with other sectors for more than 20 years, and if there is one thing I have learned it’s that we are not all that good at talking to each other; scientists among disciplines, sector among sector. Different ways of knowing often make working across disciplines hard to do, but a little emotional intelligence can go a long way....

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    • Jensen Montambault
  • VIA Water overview of online knowledge sources

    We are proud to present you this booklet which provides an overview of platforms where extra information can be found linked to each Pressing Need of VIA Water. It does not provide all sources we know off, but is intended to be a first stepping stone.  ...

  • Does the WASH sector need innovation?

    In the organisation Rémi Kaupp works for, WaterAid, innovation is an important part of the new strategy. He discusses his frustration on the many misunderstandings about innovation in the WASH sector, and pitches his view on what innovations are, and what should be done to improve the WASH sector....

  • Enterprise Solutions for 2030: Building inclusive markets to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    A must read for those working with start-ups, and an inspiration for social entrepreneurs in developing countries. The report states that if we want to achieve inclusive development and meet the Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable start-ups focusing on low-income customers can be the key implementers. To enable them to implement the SDGs, a basis of inclusive markets is needed, as well...

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    • Shell Foundation