Pacific Institute, the

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Mission

The Pacific Institute conducts interdisciplinary research and partner with stakeholders to produce solutions that advance environmental protection, economic development, and social equity—in California, nationally, and internationally.

Currently there are three main programs of research: Water, Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice, and Globalization.

In addition, the Institute focuses on four initiatives: International Water and Communities, Water Use in Business, Climate Impacts and Adaptation, and Integrity of Science.

The organization has no registered commitments.

allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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20 March 2025

Achieving equitable, climate-resilient water and sanitation for frontline communities: Water, sanitation, and climate change in the United States - Part 3

This report outlines over 100 actionable strategies for frontline communities' water and sanitation systems in the face of intensifying climate impacts while addressing systemic inequities.

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4 September 2020

Ending conflicts over water: Solutions to water and security challenges

This report explores some of the thorniest water crises taking place across the developing world. In southern Iraq, severe water quality problems have triggered social unrest and violent protests.

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10 March 2016

Managing drought: learning from Australia

This research reflects on some of the key lessons from the Australian Millennium Drought experience in order to assess the opportunities for California.

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14 June 2011 - 15 June 2011

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Resilient communities preparing for climate challenging

Despite international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, our global climate will continue to change significantly over the coming decades and possibly centuries.