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7 Apr 2021 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Pakistan Hydro Facility Receives ADB Funding
The 300 MW hydropower facility in Khyber Province is expected to be commissioned in 2027. Community development programs are planned to enhance resilience.
7 Apr 2021 TEL AVIV, Israel
Israel Delays On Routine Jordanian Water Request
Water Sharing Arrangement Sates Back To 1994 Peace Treaty. Jordan Drought Continues. Natanyahu's Fractious Relationship With King Abdullah.
7 Apr 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
ICT Supply Chain Faces High Flooding Risk
Key river basins that are particularly vulnerable include Taihu, Dong and Zhu in China; Danube and Rhine in Europe; Colorado and Upper Mississippi in the United States.
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.
5 Apr 2021 TAMPA FL, United States
Florida Reservoir Leak: State Of Emergency Declared, Evacuations Ordered
US State Governor declares state of emergency, orders precautionary evacuation among allegations of prior "events", and radioactivity concerns.
1 Apr 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Valuing "Blue Gold", Our Most Precious Resource
UN report emphasises the need to broaden the notion of the value of water beyond monetary concepts of price and cost. Supply and sanitation services, the economy, the environment, cultural values and hydraulic infrastructure examined.
1 Apr 2021 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
Water Communicator Awarded 2021 Stockholm Water Prize
Sandra Postel's work involves raising awareness of global water threats including how global warming disrupts the water cycle and how water use and management degrade freshwater ecosystems.
1 Apr 2021 VATICAN CITY, Italy
Pope Urges Responsible Use Of “Sister Water”
Pope addresses the value of water on World Water Day 2021 and stresses food security and water quality are inextricably linked. Pleads for an end to wastage.
30 Mar 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Biden Invites World Leaders To April Climate Summit
Key milestone on the road to COP26 focuses on six key themes with specific water impacts: infrastructure issues, event preparedness, nature-based solutions, resilience and global security.
24 Mar 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
Exploring The Non-market Value Of Water To Society: aquaNOW Audience
The water Diplomat and Scotland, the Hydro Nation, brought together panelists for a discussion on different ways we value water.
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Happy World Water Day, 2021!
20 Mar 2021 VANCOUVER, Canada
Water Diplomat Voices: "The Value of Water Revisited"
On World Water Day 2021, Alexis Morgan discusses our framing of the value of water, and revisiting our language around this. Alexis is a global thought leader on water stewardship, he has authored numerous publications over the past 15 years and developed corporate partnerships on water across a range of sectors.
18 Mar 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
UN Adopts Environmental-Ecosystem Economic Accounting Approach
Wetlands and water filtration ecosystems to be incorporated into calculations that impact policy and decision-making.