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22 Mar 2022 RABAT, Morocco
Morocco Water Sector Audit Calls For Doubling Efforts
Morocco’s water scarcity problems have been acknowledged by the Moroccan Court of Accounts which has made recommendations for new measures to tackle the problem in its newly released annual audit report. The agency acknowledges progress already made to proactively address the decline in water resources...
15 Mar 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
World Water Forum 9, Training For Journalists
In advance of the opening of World Water Forum 9, The Water Diplomat organized orientation and training for journalists. Video, power point, and extra reading materials are available here.
8 Mar 2022 JUBA, South Sudan
Wishing You All The Best For The Forthcoming WWF In Dakar
Greetings from a friend of The water Diplomat to attendees: 9th World Water Forum, Dakar, 21 to 26 March 2022
8 Mar 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
Water Security: The Heart Of 2022 Dakar Forum
Action framework of the content of the Dakar Forum 2022 is based on the intention to create coherence with the Sustainable Development Goals and to contribute directly to their achievement.
8 Mar 2022 NAIROBI, Kenya
United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) Targets Plastic Pollution
A global movement to control plastic pollution has emerged over the past decade to curb the exponential growth in the use of plastics and the extreme environmental hazard created by inappropriate disposal. Objective is to draft a Treaty that can be approved in 2024.
6 Mar 2022 MBOUMBA, Senegal
OMVS Launches ‘Voices of the River, Voices of Peace’ Initiative
Internationally renowned musicians, actors and artists from the four countries riparian to the Senegal River gathered for the 6th cultural festival since 2010. Geneva Water Hub partnered with festival organisers to give voice to local communities on linkages between the management of the river basin and local livelihoods.
5 Mar 2022 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
South Africa To Resurrect Public Reporting Of Water And Sanitation
The resurrection of the certification programmes for water and wastewater form part of Operation Vulindlela, a coordinated programme within president Ramaphosa’s government to reverse the decline in public services that took place during the presidency of Jacob Zuma.
1 Mar 2022 RABAT, Morocco
Morocco Drought Deepens; Agriculture Hard-hit
Government supports public awareness campaigns, water rationing, continued investment in desalination and food subsidies. Agriculture and tourism hard hit.
25 Feb 2022 ABUJA, Nigeria
Nigeria: Government Pushing For Water Resources Bill
Previously rejected National Water Resources Bill to transfer of control from states to federal government has been updated to reflect findings of Water Resources Commission but critics still maintain that this is one step in the direction of privatization.
25 Feb 2022 MASVINGO, Zimbabwe
Greenbelt Project To Provide Irrigation For Masvingo Farms
Masvingo Greenbelt Project will provide irrigation for farms across Masvingo East by transporting water from Lake Mutirikwi through constructed canals.
24 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
The Sahel, Somalia Face Food Shortages In "Lean Season"
Conflict, extreme weather and COVID-19 restrictions have put immense pressure on The Sahel and Somalia. Experts warn of widespread food crisis in coming months
24 Feb 2022 NAIROBI, Kenya
Fuel Blockade Halts Humanitarian Efforts In Tigray
The blockage of fuel deliveries by the Government of Ethiopia has severely curtailed humanitarian efforts in Tigray; numbers of affected people difficult to determine.