Peter Easton
Senior Advisor Water and Sustainability
The EU Green Deal: A Balancing Act
An ambitious and utopian vision that bears potential negative consequences that need to be transparently recognized and mitigated. Inspired by…
The Qanat System: Ancient Technology for Sustainable Water Use
Originally developed in ancient Persia, the qanat system of water channels was introduced to Arabia and then across the Mediterranean…
Why Groundwater Is Our Hidden Liquid Asset
Surface water gets all the glory. Here’s what you should know about groundwater and why it’s humankind’s hidden liquid asset….
Are Water Footprints Reliable for Food Purchase Choices?
The water footprint was first developed in 2002, offering a measure of the total water used to produce a given…
Revised Water Directive Means Safer EU Tap Water
When we fill our glass of water from the tap, we rarely stop to think about the controls that ensure…
The Thirst Debate: Tap vs Bottled Water
Bottled water is often regarded as unsustainable. But is tap water always the better option? REVOLVE’s Senior Sustainability Advisor, Peter…
Providing Drinking Water for Gaza
There are three principal causes of water scarcity. 1) physical scarcity: when there is insufficient natural replenishment; 2) economic scarcity:…
Protecting the Mediterranean and Its Biodiversity
What is MedPAN? MedPAN is a network of managers of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean, first created in…
Cleaning Up Lake Bizerte
After decades of urban and industrial pollution, Lake Bizerte will have fresher waters again, with additional benefits. Bizerte is the…
Promoting Water Cooperation in the Wana Region
Water is clearly recognised as a scarce resource in many parts of the WANA (West Asia and North Africa) region,…
Understanding the UfM Water Agenda
At the end of April 2017, ministers in charge of water from the 43 UfM member countries came together in…
Istanbul: City of Water
Sustainability challenge for megacities Istanbul is a clear example of the sustainability challenges facing humanity with more than 50% of…
Governance of Europe’s Waters
The European Water Framework Directive is a successful – although imperfect – model for international management and the protection of…
The Magic of Mushrooms
Fungi are part of the natural cycle of life, often associated with decay
The Rhone and the Power of Its Waters
Managing and protecting a great European river. The Rhone, like all great rivers, brings risks and benefits, impacting the communities…
Malta Confronting Water Challenges
Malta represents the water supply challenge confronting many countries in the Mediterranean region. Although its population has an abundant, affordable…
Mare Nostrum
The history and culture of the Mediterranean region are intimately linked to water. To ensure a sustainable future and provide…