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June 10, 2020

The Pacific Council has launched a new platform for our member-written commentary and analysis. We are unveiling the Pacific Council Magazine, where you can find pieces written by our members on local-to-global topics, plus member spotlights and recaps and recordings from our events. Bookmark the new Pacific Council Magazine at pacificcouncil.online.

All previously published Newsroom articles are available below in the Newsroom Archive.

Please note that all upcoming events will still appear at our main website, pacificcouncil.org, or by visiting the Activities menu above.

May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

A GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL BALLOT MEASURES

December 12, 2017

Watch: Experts Discuss Water Scarcity Challenges & Solutions

Watch the TED-style talks about water scarcity challenges and solutions by Barton Thompson, Kirsten James, and Rachel Cardone at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 11, 2017

California is Leading on Water Innovation, But Can Do More

There are incredible challenges when it comes to water, but California is on the right track in terms of innovations taking place, said Water Deeply Managing Editor Tara Lohan at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 7, 2017

Insights from Water Conference 2017

Our inaugural Water Conference was filled with discussions on water security and conflict, water challenges in urban settings, California’s water footprint, lessons learned from the commodities market, and more. Read the notable insights!

December 6, 2017

California’s Water Solutions Discussed at COP23 Summit

The recent international climate talks in Bonn, Germany, included an entire day dedicated to water action, with many of the solutions presented reflecting those being pursued in California, writes Kirsten James.

November 28, 2017

Experts Connect the Dots on Global Water Scarcity

Ahead of our inaugural Water Conference on December 1, several conference speakers discuss what compelled them to focus on water scarcity in their professions, how water scarcity relates to trade, and more.

November 13, 2017

Water Solutions to the Displacement Crisis in the Mid East

Sound governance structures and public service regulations can help mitigate water management stressors on municipal water systems and services, write Todd Diamond and Basil Mahayni ahead of our inaugural Water Conference.

November 1, 2017

Water Stress, Instability, and Violent Extremism

Water stress and conflict in a number of fragile states in the Middle East and Africa are becoming more visible and carry worldwide implications, writes Marcus DuBois King.

August 16, 2017

Conflict and Climate Exacerbate South Asia’s Water Crisis

Climate change and regional conflicts make South Asia one of the most water insecure regions in the world, Dr. Zafar Adeel and Dr. Isha Ray told Pacific Council members in the third installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.

August 14, 2017

SoCal Site Visits Show Water Innovation in Action

As a primer for learning about water scarcity and its influence on national, human, and economic security, Pacific Council members explored a desalination plant and a water pollution control facility in Southern California to answer the questions: where does my water come from? And where does it go?

May 19, 2017

A Network Solution to Global Water Scarcity

The Pacific Council will use its network-based approach to tackle the complex issue of global and local water scarcity, Jennifer Faust and Rachel Cardone told attendees of the Leading Together Conference in Dallas, Texas.

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