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3 Jul 2022 ROME, Italy
Sea Water Flows Upstream; Italian Crops Threatened
A dry winter in the Italian Alps has curtailed the downstream flow of the Po River; saltwater incursion from Adriatic Sea is breaching salt barriers progressively affecting crops.
27 Jun 2022 THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Dutch " Water Mission" To Mexico Scheduled
The government is supporting a "water mission" to Mexico in September in order to "match" a myriad of problems with the latest in Dutch technology.
18 Jun 2022 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
Phosphorus Project Concludes
Compilation of 5 years of research on the use of phosphorus identifies the priority issues, possible solutions to the current crisis and the requirements to address sustainability both locally and globally.
2 Jun 2022 GENEVA, Switzerland
Study Reveals Role Of Finance For Water In Fragile Sahelian Region
Water is a priority need for conflict-affected communities as well as a key to the revival of the rural economy. This report highlights that there is clear evidence of a willingness of the international community both to support the development efforts of the states in the region and to respond to humanitarian needs.
2 Jun 2022 DAVOS, Switzerland
World Economic Forum Launches Global Commission On Water Issues
Seventeen economists, scientists, community leaders, and policymakers to form global commission and may seek an agreement to put a price on freshwater resources.
31 May 2022 KYIV, Ukraine
Ukraine: Water And Sanitation Services Continue To Deteriorate
Infrastructure key targets in conflict; authorities warning of outbreaks of disease. Shipments of aid to east of country especially difficult.
31 May 2022 LONDON, United Kingdom
Report Warns Major Cities Face Increasing Risk Of Drought
Major population centres, globally, face increasing water scarcity due to population growth and climate change; warns of health risks associated with poor quality water.
31 May 2022 PARIS, France
Drought In France Threatens Cereal Production
In France, imited winter rain in February and March has been followed by an exceptionally dry May. Two-thirds of France’s soils have been classified as ‘dry to very dry’, and more than 50% of the 16 French departments have already instituted water use restrictions.
12 May 2022 LONDON, United Kingdom
Are Water Issues Stranding Assets?
Examination of responses to CDP's survey suggests that both corporations and the financial institutions that support them are exposed to operating risks associated with water and well as more "hidden" risk associated with asset stranding and shareholder lawsuits for corporate mismanagement of water risk.
3 May 2022 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
Water Diplomacy Talks - Integrating Water Management Across Sectors And Scales
Water Diplomacy Talks and The water Diplomat Voices are a series of guest columns written by participants in different parts of the international water community.
Marianne Kjellén (PhD), Senior Water Advisor, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), works with UNDP’s Water & Ocean Governance Programme at the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support. In UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN) Marianne contributes with thought leadership, policy advocacy and technical support on water governance. She engages with global and international processes and supports project implementation and oversight on water governance-related substance. Prior to re-joining the UNDP in 2016, she worked for the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the Stockholm University and many years for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
26 Apr 2022 GLASGOW, United Kingdom
Agricultural Trade Impacts Groundwater, Food Security, Energy
The use of groundwater has facilitated a doubling in international trade in food and agricultural products since 1995 but groundwater governance mechanisms with joint management of resources are urgently needed to control aggressive depletion of resources.
26 Apr 2022 KYIV, Ukraine
Weaponising Water In Ukraine
Direct bombing of water infrastructure facilities and electricity cuts and other indirect conflict-related damaged has severely reduced water supplies throughout the country. UNICEF concerned about rising occurrence of water-borne diseases.