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28 Jul 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US To Invest In Water Related Ecosystems
The new investment programme is aimed "to advance quantifiable and sustained water savings by protecting watersheds impacted by wildland fire, restoring aquatic habitats and stream beds, and advancing other environmental restoration projects to mitigate drought-related impacts.”
17 Jun 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Action Plan On Global Water Security
The US Action Plan on Global Water Security takes the significant step of making water security, including access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), a major component of US foreign policy for the first time.
25 May 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Arctic Institute Attributes City Of Iqaluit’s Recurring Water Crises To Climate Change
Frequency of water crises attributed to climate change and poor water resource management. Low levels of precipitation and growing population contribute to unresolved problems.
30 Apr 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Over 20 Million People In Africa In Dire Need Of Food And Water
$200 Million USD added to aid package for Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia. UN estimates requirement exceeds $4.4 Billion USD. 20 million people facing starvation.
11 Feb 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Cybersecurity Initiative Expanded To Include Water Sector
Thee Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative (ICSCI) has been expanded to include water and wastewater sectors. Private company participation is encouraged to monitor real time information on cybersecurity threats.
16 Jan 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
First-ever Global Assessment On Rainfall Variability And Global Migration
Rainfall variability, and resulting water scarcity, is a contributing force in migration, says the World Bank in new report.
7 Jan 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
USAID Annual Report On Water Security: First-time Access For 4 Million
289 water and sanitation institutions in 41 countries benefit; 4 million have access to water and sanitation for the first time
2 Nov 2021 Washington DC, United States
United States: Intelligence Advisory Issued Following Ongoing Cyber Attacks On Nation's Water Infrastructure
Advisory discloses three previously unreported ransomware attacks which hit facilities in Nevada, Maine, and California earlier this year.
2 Nov 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Three US Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Climate Change Impacts
Effects of climate change will increase competition for water resources, causing food scarcity and heightening social tensions around the world within 20 to 30 years.
29 Sep 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Funding To Yemen In Midst Of Growing Tensions Over Water, Electricity Shortages
Support aims to help Yemen nationals have access to clean water, food, health, sanitation and education.
28 May 2021 Washington D.C., United States
New US Legislation Will Protect Against Utility Shutoffs
Bill, prompted by pandemic, would grant water and electric utilities, broadband providers $10 Million USD each in low-interest loans in exchange for a moratorium on shutoffs. Includes debt forgiveness terms.
17 May 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Matt Damon's WaterEquity Fund Secures US Agency Funding
First tranche of $100 Million USD loan aims at increasing access to safe water and sanitation, especially for women and marginalised populations. WaterEquity Fund has secured $125 Million USD toward its $150 Million USD target.