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Big Questions

Introducing new OneWater reflections series

In a new thought leadership series, our global water team shares how we’re developing integrated and collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges.

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Big Questions

Managed aquifer recharge for potable reuse

BJ Lechler discusses recent research we conducted for the Water Research Foundation which evaluates the best practices for managed aquifer recharge for potable water reuse – and provides a guide for water utilities interested in adopting the practice.

OneWater Reflections
Big Questions

Accelerating change on world water day

This year on March 22, we’re joining the U.N. and partners across the globe to celebrate World Water Day and raise awareness of the water and sanitation crisis that still affects millions of people worldwide. The theme of World Water Day this year is Accelerating Change and that really resonates with me and our whole water team at Jacobs because that’s what we do every day. We’re supporting our clients with critical projects and programs that improve water services in our very own communities. What makes this World Water Day even more significant is the launch of the U.N.’s Water Action Agenda. This collaborative agenda is being launched at the U.N. Water Conference this week in New York. It’s the first U.N. conference focused on water in 50 years and it represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to collaborate on water solutions. We’re committed to Accelerating Change at Jacobs by amplifying our sustainability practices with PlanBeyond 2.0, in which we’ve aligned our activities with the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals. One of these is SDG6 – ensuring water and sanitation for all. Our target at Jacobs is to improve water equity in water-stressed regions by 2025 through new and existing partnerships. We’re proud to partner with groups like Water For People and the US Water Alliance that are working to improve water and sanitation access and promote equity in the water sector. At Jacobs, we recognize that all water has value. With a OneWater mindset, we look beyond traditional labels –

Q&A with Dr. Nino Kharaishvili Global Solutions Director, Health System Governance Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
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Health system governance: Improving the resilience of our health ecosystem

In this piece, we connect with Health Systems Governance Global Solutions Director Dr. Nino Kharaishvili, to talk about her role partnering with clients across our markets and geographies to solve their challenges, and her ongoing journey to improve awareness around the impact of climate change on human health.

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How transport planning is shaping the future of mobility: A Q&A with Jeh Chan

Transport planning plays a critical role in shaping the mobility landscape of our cities. With the world becoming increasingly urbanized and the demand for mobility on the rise, it is important that we adopt a strategic and evidence-based approach to transport planning. Regional Market Solutions Lead for Mobility in Asia Jeh Chan shares his insights on this, how we’re helping our clients navigate the complexities involved and his hope for a futuristic mode of transport to become the norm.

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Meet our data solutions team: A Q&A with Winnie Chan-Louie

She’s a Software Engineering Manager at StreetLight (a subsidiary of Jacobs) and is aligned to Jacobs’ Divergent Solutions operating unit. Meet Winnie Chan-Louie, who leads a team of software engineers located in San Francisco and Vancouver who develop and maintain the StreetLight transportation planning software platform.

  • Future Foundations

    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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