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    Welcome to the Institute for Water Futures

    The ANU Institute for Water Futures (IWF) leads interdisciplinary research to tackle global water management challenges and develop sustainable solutions for the future.

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    Cry me a river: honours researcher explores environmental emotions

    Zoe Duffin-Pruksapun’s honours research at the Fenner School...

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    Opinion: What could an Australian National Water Futures Commission look like?

    ANU's Institute for Water Futures advocates establishing a National Water Futures Commission to enhance Australia’s long-term water governance, addressing climate change and socio-economic shifts through strategic foresight.

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    IWF Welcomes Hozaus Claire as 2023 Cultural Resident

    The 2023 cultural resident is Hozaus Claire - a Bunuba/Gooniyandi man, young community leader and artist from the Kimberly.  

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    New White Paper: Catalysing Business Engagement in Early Warning Systems

    With contributions from IWF, this a recently published white paper by the World Meteorological Organization, World Economic Forum and the ANU calls for urgent action to safeguard communities and economies from escalating climate risks.

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Upcoming events

Woman and Children carrying water
5 May 2026 | 12pm

Water Bankruptcy: Concept, Reality, and Future Pathways

The ANU Institute for Water Futures invites you to join us for a panel discussion exploring a provocative and increasingly relevant question: are we entering an era of water bankruptcy?

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