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14 Jul 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland
The Drama Of Water In A Time Of Global Transformation
Experts convene to examine water cooperation and management solutions in Eurasia. Arctic freshwater resources; the importance of forests; youth engagement; water and peace.
10 Jul 2021 Tehran, Iran
Azerbaijan, Iran Transboundary Water Management Success Story
Recognition that fifty year-old transboundary water operation has largely served the socio-economic interests of both countries. Next stages for water and energy cooperation
7 Jul 2021 New York, United States
Water Front And Centre At UNICEF Annual Session
Agency Director Henrietta Fore highlights work done to supply 106 million with WASH services across 153 countries during pandemic response. Stresses importance of innovation in bid to meet SDGs and draws attention to continued gender inequalities associated with water.
7 Jul 2021 Washington D.C, United States
How Water Security Is Critical To Climate Resilience
A panel discussion hosted by the US Department of State examined how water intersects with climate change at a local and global level and what the sector can do to make water security a pathway to climate resilience. An economist, a sociologist and an engineer shared their experiences.
6 Jul 2021 SINGAPORE, Singapore
Drones Enhance Reservoir Monitoring In Singapore
Drone surveillance of six reservoirs will help Singapore Water Agency track water quality through aquatic plant overgrowth and enable rapid response to illegal fishing and vessel overcrowding. Will save 5,000 hours of manual checks.
4 Jul 2021 ABUJA, Nigeria
World Bank Support For Nigeria WASH Services
World Bank credit line will provide upgraded WASH services to schools and health care facilities and help eradicate open defecation across 500 communities.
3 Jul 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa
Billion Dollar Investment For Lesotho Water Project
$1 Billion USD raised for Lesotho Highlands project will enable construction of dam cluster and 38km water transfer tunnel to supply South African cities. Phase 2 of 30-year, 5-phase agreement between Johannesburg and Gauteng significant to socio-economic prospects of both nations.
20 Jun 2021 Montreal, Canada
Support Funding For Youth-led Water Initiatives!
"Global Youth Take Action" seeks a second cohort of projects to give youth groups the chance to implement grassroots water initiatives. An example from 2020 in Madagascar illustrates the impact of the programme at a local level and its role as an instigator of sustained youth-led development.Informal youth groups "that have amazing ideas and are really motivated" usually can't access the mainstream funding landscape.
8 Jun 2021 Edinburgh, Scotland
Water Investment Is Crucial To Climate Resilience
Report from Global Water Partnership showcases successes from 10 years of its water and climate programme. Urges stakeholders to learn lessons of long-term approach and move water to the forefront of development agendas. "A leverage ratio of 1:33 for every dollar invested in GWP's water and climate programme over the past 10 years, is a testament to the transformative power of partnerships to create real impact."
7 Jun 2021 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Volcano Leaves 32 Dead, Half A Million Without Water In DRC
Deadly eruption near Goma city in eastern DRC forced residents to walk long distances to access water at Lake Kivu. Bid to prevent spread of cholera.
5 Jun 2021 KHARTOUM, Sudan
Sudan Secures $500 Million USD For Irrigation, Water
Funding for new water infrastructure projects and support for government transition and modernisation
4 Jun 2021 Washington D.C., United States
Satellite Data Reveals Climate Change Impacts On Water Cycle
Study uses new gravity observation method to monitor changes to global water cycle. Satellite data helps measure mass change of water from different oceans across the planet. NASA calls previous methods ineffective, says trends provide deeper understanding of possible future implications of climate change. Experts suggest "global greening" could be a factor.