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2 Jul 2021 New York, United States
UN Targets Freshwater Bodies In Decade Of Ecosystem Restoration
UNEP's decade of ecosystem restoration is underway with a rallying cry to replant and protect forests, clean up rivers and seas and implement sweeping reformations of agriculture. Armed with reports identifying a $4.1 Trillion USD financing gap while promising a 30-fold return on investment, UNEP and the UNFAO call on the public and private sectors to massively scale up their efforts, while setting out mechanism to monitor and measure progress over the next 10 years. Freshwater is one of 8 major types of ecosystems suffering from dangerous levels of degradation.
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."
8 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil: Worst Drought In Nine Decades Threatens Crop Transportation
Government to reduce number of cargo ships permitted on the Parana River basin, part of Brazil’s fourth- largest waterway for cargo transport. Restrictions could impact Brazil’s agriculture sector, particularly in the major farming states of Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo which rely on the 2,400km waterway for crop transportation.
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.
2 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil Drought Threatens Electricity Supply And Crop Yields
Persistent dry weather in central and southern Brazil has led to a water scarcity warning, rising electricity prices, falling crop yields and the threat of wildfires. Lowest reservoir levels since 2015 cause headache for the country's largest electricity source, while commodities markets see hike in sugar and coffee futures.
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 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.
28 May 2021 Taganrog, Russia
Ten Killed, Eight Injured At Russian Sewage Plant
Russia’s major crimes investigative body is looking into the incident. Although accidents are common, the scale of casualties in this case has raised concerns about possible safety violations.
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.