Publications & Press
Scientific Papers
& Reports
The insights gained from our research are shaping scientific discourse and policy discussions on water sustainability. Below, you can explore our latest scientific publications, project deliverables, and policy briefs, which summarize our findings in greater detail.
Deliverables
The SOS-Water project produces a wide range of deliverables designed to support both the scientific community and decision-makers in water management. These outputs include technical reports, case study analyses, modelling frameworks, stakeholder engagement guidelines, and policy-oriented briefs. Each deliverable captures a key step in advancing our integrated approach to defining the Safe Operating Space for water resources, ensuring that knowledge generated is actionable, transparent, and accessible.
Below, you can explore the project’s official deliverables, which document our progress, methods, and results in detail.
Open Data & Tools
Interactive Dashboards
for Water Monitoring
One of the key technological products of SOS-Water is the development of interactive dashboards that allow users to visualize, analyze, and interpret complex water-related data.
User-friendly platforms providing information on key factors.
- Water availability and scarcity across different regions.
- Water quality indicators, including pollutants, salinity levels, and emerging contaminants.
- Climate risks, such as flooding, drought cycles, and extreme weather events.
- Policy impact assessments, illustrating how different water management strategies can shape future sustainability.
These dashboards also enable scenario simulations that predict how water systems will evolve under different climate, economic, and policy conditions. This is particularly useful for decision-makers, who can use these tools to test the effectiveness of water conservation policies, infrastructure investments, and emergency response strategies.
Data & Open-Access Resources
Recognising the importance of open science, the SOS-WaterProject provides a comprehensive database of hydrological, climate, and socio-economic data gathered from our research and case studies. These resources are freely available for researchers, policymakers, water managers, and the general public, fostering collaboration and enabling further innovation in sustainable water management.
Our open-access resources:
- Downloadable datasets from our hydrological models, AI simulations, and case study findings.
- Geospatial data on water stress indicators, climate change projections, and ecological impacts.
- Technical documentation and methodological guidelines to help researchers integrateSOS-Water models into their own studies.
- Policy brief sand governance frameworks, designed to support evidence-based decision-making at local, national, and international levels.
- Through these open-access materials, we invite scientists, government agencies, and civil society organizations to leverage our findings and develop their own water security solutions.
How You Can Use
SOS-Water Insights
The findings and tools developed by SOS-Water are designed to serve a wide range of stakeholders, from government officials and scientists to businesses and community leaders.
For Policymakers:
- Our research helps inform national and regional water strategies, guiding decisions on infrastructure investment, climate adaptation, and water conservation policies. By integrating SOS-Water insights into existing policy frameworks, governments can proactively address water-related risks and ensure long-term resource sustainability.
For Researchers:
- The SOS-Water models and datasets are valuable tools for advancing scientific understanding of hydrological dynamics, climate change impacts, and sustainable water governance. Researchers can use our data to test new hypotheses, validate predictive models, and contribute to global water security research.
For Industries & Communities:
- Businesses, utilities, and local communities can use SOS-Water best practices to enhance water efficiency, reduce pollution, and implement nature-based solutions for water conservation. Agricultural producers, energy companies, and urban planners can apply these insights to minimize their water footprint and improve resilience to climate variability.
By making our data, tools, and insights widely available, SOS-Water fosters a global movement towards more sustainable, science-driven water management.
