Water resources

Meet SEI at World Water Week 2025

Past event / Explore the dynamics of water at the 2025 World Water Week, where experts unite to address water's role in climate action.

EU and China at risk from water scarcity via imports of Brazil beef and soy

Feature / Trase research reveals the colossal amount of water used to produce soy and beef in Brazil, and recommends ways to address water scarcity.

International reliance on Brazil’s water through soy and beef supply chains

Journal article / The study links Brazilian soy and beef exports to China and the EU with river basin water use and scarcity.

Trase: EU and China at risk from water scarcity via imports of Brazil beef and soy

Press release / Unique research by Trase published in Nature shows hotspots of water use linkages to soy and beef imports.

WetSAT-ML: Wetlands flooding extent and trends using SATellite observations and Machine Learning

Project / WetSAT-ML tool will help to monitor wetlands using satellite images and machine learning.

Predicting California water-year types using seasonal climate forecasts

Journal article / This journal article proposes better hydroclimate forecasts for informing water allocating decisions in the state of California.

Gridless water configurations: integrating informal water activities and arrangements for equitable urban water development in India and Kenya

Journal article / This paper analyses the informal and local water practices in India and Kenya through the concept of gridless water configurations (GWCs).

Shaping river-basin futures together: tools, data & dialogue for scenario-driven planning

Past event / This event will explore how open access platforms can strengthen collaboration and empower local communities.

Can AI help conserve Meghna’s vanishing wetlands?

Perspective / AI-powered monitoring tools offer early-warning insights to policymakers and communities to conserve the wetlands of the shared Meghna River Basin.