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Seawards: the alternative to current desalination techniques

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Faced with the growing challenges of water scarcity, many parts of the world are turning to seawater desalination. However, behind current desalination techniques lie worrying ecological consequences, highlighting the incompatibility of these techniques with contemporary issues….

ChangeNOW : taking action

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Seawards joins the 2024 edition of the ChangeNOW summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to impactful solutions. From March 25 to 27, the ephemeral Grand Palais in Paris will vibrate to the rhythm of ecological and social innovations, offering Seawards the opportunity to share its…

Drought in Catalonia: Barcelona in a state of emergency

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Barcelona and its surroundings are facing a historic drought, requiring drastic measures to cope with an unprecedented water shortage. This water crisis, which has persisted for almost three years, prompted the Catalan metropolis to declare a state of emergency at the beginning of February. This…

The 5th Mediterranean Water Forum

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In Tunisia, from February 5 to 7, 2024, the Hotel Laico Tunis will host the 5th edition of the Mediterranean Water Forum, a gathering of public and private actors from the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan regions. The theme of this major event is “Together for shared water sobriety”….

Seawards at Euromaritime: At the heart of the changing blue economy

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The Euromaritime exhibition, since establishing itself in Marseille in 2020, has asserted itself as the essential meeting point for all stakeholders in the blue economy. The 2024 edition, taking place from January 30th to February 1st at Parc Chanot, positions itself at the forefront of…

Freshwater, the sixth planetary boundary, has been crossed

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In a world facing growing challenges related to freshwater scarcity, humanity stands at a crossroads where crucial decisions must be made to ensure the sustainability of this vital resource. Last September, the scientific community sounded an alarm: Earth has crossed the sixth planetary boundary, that…

Oceans and acidification

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The oceans, fundamental for life on Earth, produce much of the oxygen we breathe, absorb 30% of global CO2 emissions and provide a livelihood for over three billion people. However, human activity on these vast bodies of water is proving increasingly worrying. Since the late…

Mayotte’s water crisis: the urgent need for action

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In the Indian Ocean, the French island of Mayotte is currently grappling with a water crisis of unprecedented severity, leaving its inhabitants in a worrying situation. Amplified by limited resources, persistent drought and questionable management, this crisis requires both an immediate response and long-term solutions….

Seawards at COP28

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On November 30th, Seawards will be at COP28, a summit where representatives from nearly 200 countries will meet to coordinate global climate action for the coming year. Water is an major issue. In view of the current urgency, strong political decisions and firm commitments are…

Six catastrophic risks threatening our planet

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Threats, such as melting glaciers and the disappearance of animal species, are familiar topics in discussions about climate change. A new UN report also reveals the existence of risks that receive less media coverage, but are just as worrying for the planet….