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28 Oct 2021 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India
India: Kerala State Criticised For Delays In Flood Relief
Increased Himalaya snowmelt and downstream rain cause over-filling of reservoirs and flooding in Kerala
1 Jun 2021 Nuuk, Greenland
High Levels Of Mercury Contamination Found In Greenland Glacier Meltwater
New research of Greenland glaciers reveals alarmingly high concentrations of mercury. Implications for the country's seafood export industry. Concentrations similar to rivers in India and China.
28 May 2021 Geneva, Switzerland
30 Million New Internally Displaced People In 2020 Due To Climate Change
Weather-related disaster triggered 3 times more displacements than conflict in 2020. The latest annual report by the IDMC focuses on climate change as a driver, and highlights need for better data and sustainable, locally owned solutions.
26 May 2021 Delhi, India
COVID-19 In India: Scores Of Bodies Risk Contaminating Ganges
A shortage of firewood and rising funeral costs are forcing grieving families to abandon traditional Hindu cremations. Alarmed by the risk to water quality, the national government has instructed states to clamp down on the practice and provide support for "dignified cremations".
5 May 2021 Delhi, India
Another Glacier Break In India Kills 15, With 3 Still Missing
A second fatal glacier break in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand state occurred 60 km from the site of Nanda Devi burst that killed 80 just 11 weeks ago.
22 Apr 2021 CHANDIGARH, India
World Bank And Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Support Punjab Drinking Water
Tube wells will be replaced with treated surface water, offering continuous supply of potable water to growing cities of Amritsar and Ludhiana.
16 Apr 2021 Chennai, India
Climate Change Action Required To Prevent "Chaotic" Monsoons In India
New research predicts that Indian monsoons will become stronger and more chaotic without collective climate action from policy makers across the globe. Scientists warn that increased rainfall in the region will be detrimental to India's agricultural industry and the economy.
7 Apr 2021 NEW DELHI, India
“Cordial” Meeting of India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission
India maintains its position that construction activities on the Chenab River are treaty-compliant. Pakistan requests information share re planned projects.
4 Mar 2021 KABUL, Afghanistan
India Will Help Afghanistan Build Contentious Shahtoot Dam
The government of India has signed a $236 Million USD deal to build the Shahtoot Dam in Kabul which will provide fresh drinking water for roughly 2 million residents and support irrigation efforts across Afghanistan.The Pakistan government continues to express concern about Shahtoot River interventions that will reduce water flow into their country by 16 to 17 percent...
9 Feb 2021 New Delhi, India
Investigation Launched After Deadly Himalaya Glacier Collapse
26 have died and as many as 200 are missing after a glacier collapse in northern India on 8 February, causing deadly flooding in the state of Uttarakhand.On the morning of 7 February the glacier collapsed near Reni village of Chamoli in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand resulting in a high-speed surge of water to pour down the Rishiganga river completely destroying one hydroelectric dam and damaging another...
8 Feb 2021 NEW DELHI, India
Water Crisis Role In Standoff Between Indian Farmers And Government
While Indian farmers protest against threats to their subsistence livelihoods from three new laws impacting the way produce is priced and sold, the existing state-controlled pricing system continues to be associated with strain on the nation's water resources.Continuing protests against changes to India’s farming laws, reported as the world’s largest peaceful civic process until violence erupted this week, are gaining traction in global media...
8 Feb 2021 WAGENIGEN, Netherlands
Ramsar Convention “Has Not Been Able To Keep Up With Growing (Wetlands) Threats"
From wetland rejuvenation along the Ganga to beach-cleaning in Senegal, the 50th World Wetlands Day saw several initiatives launched in recognition of the value to nature and humankind of the globe’s wetlands. In a 29 January statement released to mark the occasion, Wetlands International, the body that coordinates and manages the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, laments that, despite significant achievements, the convention “has not been able to keep up with the growing threats and challenges that face wetlands...