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10 Oct 2023

Challenges plague the UK's privatized water industry

The United Kingdom, known for its ample rainfall, is grappling with a water crisis that threatens its essential water supply services. Multiple articles highlight the precarious state of the UK's privatized water industry, with a specific focus on Thames Water, the primary supplier to over a fifth of the UK's population...

28 Oct 2022

Fines for Water Pollution to Rise 1000-Fold in UK

Civil penalties for UK water companies caught releasing untreated wastewater are going to increase 1000-fold from US$286 thousand to US$286 million, announced Ranil Jayawardena, the UK’s Environment Secretary. After 2021 saw an increase from 40 to 62 pollution incidents by water companies, the UK Government is moving to push for more investment in infrastructure and a subsequent decrease in these incidents...

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.

30 Mar 2022 DAKAR, Senegal

Water Aid Report: Groundwater Is Key To Climate Resilience In Africa

A new joint research report by the British Geological Survey and UK-based NGO, Water Aid, has positioned groundwater as a neglected defence against climate change. The researchers claim that there is enough groundwater under the African continent for most countries to survive at least five years of drought, and in some cases, more than 50 years.

15 Nov 2021 Islamabad, Pakistan

UK Funds Pakistan Water Governance Programme

New funding for governance and tackling climate change

12 Nov 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States

Water Utilities Across The World Unite On Race To Zero

As a key player in the UN's Race To Zero campaign, the water sector plays a vital role in its success: global water use, storage, and distribution accounts for 10 Percent of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

20 May 2021 London, United Kingdom

Leaked UK Government Memo Describes "Savage" Cuts To International WASH Support

UK spending on water and sanitation aid could be slashed. Charity WaterAid condemns plans with stark rebuke, claiming "the cost will be measured not just in pounds but in lives and livelihoods".

28 Apr 2021 Glasgow, United Kingdom

Uncertainty Continues Over Timing and Format of COP26 In Scotland

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges more ambition in NDCs ahead of Glasgow conference. Event is widely anticipated by global water community. Greta Thunberg does not plan to attend, while some call for a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions.

7 Apr 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom

Growing Concern Over Levels Of Sewage Discharge Into UK Rivers

Sewage discharge into England and Wales rivers doubled in 2020. Storm overflows are associated with climate change.

17 Mar 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom

Streaming Live Today! "Exploring The Non-market Value Of Water To Society"

STREAMING LIVE FROM 1.30 PM UK TIME TODAY!

In celebration of World Water Day 2021 (22 March), The water Diplomat, in collaboration with Scotland, the Hydro Nation is hosting a live-streamed aquaNOW Audience panel show: "Exploring the Non-Market Value of Water to Society".

aquaNOW Audiences are live-streamed interactive panel discussions engaging international water experts and Scottish expertise in global water-related challenges and solutions. The shows are produced by The water Diplomat in collaboration with the government of Scotland, the Hydro Nation.

17 Mar 2021 LONDON

New 2050 Vison For Water Sector In England

England's water industry seeks public dialogue.

4 Mar 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom

Nigerian Communities Can Sue Shell In UK Courts Over Decades Of Pollution

Two communities on the Niger Delta have won the right to sue Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) in English courts over decades of oil pollution that has damaged rivers, coastal areas and farmland as well as health, The UK Supreme Court overruled a previous Appeal Court finding that there was no real issue to be tried...