The article is closely linked to five key SDGs through its emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in agricultural water management. SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) highlights the critical role women play in food production and food security, underscoring the importance of ensuring equal access to water resources. SDG 5 (Gender Equality) focuses on reducing gender disparities, including unequal access to water resources and irrigation technologies. SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) calls for gender‑responsive approaches to water management. SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) stresses the need to ensure that marginalized groups, such as women and smallholder farmers, have equal rights to land and water resources. SDG 13 (Climate Action) advocates for integrating gender‑sensitive strategies into climate adaptation efforts related to agricultural water management. By aligning GESI principles with these SDGs, the article illustrates how inclusive approaches to agricultural water management can promote sustainable practices that alleviate poverty, strengthen food security, and support environmental sustainability, while also advancing social justice.

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The RELX Environmental Challenge celebrates 15 years of supporting clean water and sanitation innovation, marking this significant milestone with an increase in the prize fund and the introduction of a new ocean category.

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In this round up of 2025, we share the Special Collections published throughout the year to mark key UN observation days and events.

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Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems: Digital solutions for sustainable water management in MENA  Systems 2026, Pages 129-154.

This chapter aligns with the UN SDG goal 6 as it examines the quality of water in Middle Eastern and African countries. It also discusses technologies and barrier to adopting these technologies aligning with SDG 9 .

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The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together governments and stakeholders for the UN’s annual climate negotiations. This article, provided by LexisNexis UK Practical Guidance, offers a day-by-day overview of the key insights, decisions and developments from the Summit.

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Future Smart Cities: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living, Volume , 1 January 2026

A key component of smart city frameworks, efficient waste management is necessary for sustainable urban development. Innovative approaches that combine waste management, the use of renewable energy, and increased energy efficiency are needed to address pressing concerns including resource optimization and environmental sustainability. A thorough approach makes it possible to synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to address the intricate problems that smart cities face. Fair resource allocation, cutting-edge energy conversion technologies, the adoption of the circular economy, the integration of renewable energy systems, and larger societal issues must all be given top priority in research. Waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies offer a practical way to manage waste in cities and produce energy simultaneously. Utilizing renewable energy is also essential for lowering emissions of pollutants and promoting environmental progress. An overview of smart city concepts is given in this chapter, with particular attention paid to the significance of waste management, the potential of WTE systems, applications of renewable energy, digital advances for waste handling, governance structures, and the main obstacles related to urban waste management.
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Future Smart Cities: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living, Volume , 1 January 2026

Waste-to-Energy (WTE) is a potential sustainable renewable energy source for Libya's Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management. The current waste management approach involves collecting and dumping waste in landfills. According to a research study, Libya is exploring the use of Waste Treatment Empowerment as a source of renewable energy to meet its electricity demand and offer an alternative to landfill-based waste management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Benghazi City's WTE facility's ability to satisfy the city's power needs and offer an alternative to landfill-based waste management. Mass-burn incineration was used to create a situation for WTE use, revealing that Benghazi could produce about 20 MW of electricity through a WTE facility by 2030 using the incineration scenario.

The authors evaluate marine macroalgae for removing methylene blue dye from water. They note macroalgae's potential as an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for dye removal from contaminated water.

Wicked problems, such as water security, require a shift to transdisciplinary research by bringing disciplinary perspectives, conducting participatory research, and developing case-specific solutions.

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