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Canada Funds Water Resource Protection in Asia, Latin America, Caribbean

20 Mar 2013 - 07:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Canada, OTTAWA — The International Development Research Center (IRDC), a key part of Canada’s aid program, together with Environment Canada, the government department responsible for coordinating environmental poli

Brazil Plans Tree Assessment of Amazon

28 Jan 2013 - 08:35 by Local Press Report

SAO PAULO (The Guardian) — The Brazilian government is to launch a four-year tree census of the Amazon to improve understanding of the impacts of deforestation, climate change and conservation efforts.

UK Pledges $2.9 Billion USD in Climate Aid

4 Dec 2012 - 09:59 by Local Press Report

DOHA (Bloomberg ) — U.K.

UNEP Launches Resource-Efficient Cities Initiative

21 Jun 2012 - 12:03 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Brazil, RIO DE JANEIRO — The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) on June 18 announced a new multi-lateral, multi-sector initiative to help large cities throughout the world reduce pollution, improve resource efficien

Critics Say Final Rio+20 Document Lacks Concrete Actions

18 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Brazil, RIO DE JANEIRO — The final document for the Rio+20 earth summit, the preliminary version of which was leaked online last week, describes water as a priority issue.

Melting of Small Glaciers Wreaks Havoc on Water Supply

8 Jun 2012 - 09:29 by Local Press Report

COPENHAGEN (CORDIS) — The melting of small glaciers around the world will wreak havoc with the water supply for various towns in valleys nourished by the rivers that flow down from surrounding mountains, a new internati

Fauchon Sees Growth in Global Recognition of Water Security Risk

20 Mar 2012 - 12:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

France, MARSEILLE — On the closing day of World Water Forum 6, World Water Council President Loic Fauchon spoke to OOSKAnews, reflecting on the event’s theme “A Time for Solutions”, the week’s highlights, and the ta

UNDP Report Warns of Impending Water Threats

8 Nov 2011 - 14:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Exploitation of water and other natural resources threatens sustainable development globally and could worsen poverty in the least-developed nations of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the Unit

Tajik Foreign Minister Calls for Water Use Expertise in Central Asia

5 Oct 2011 - 09:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

new yorK, ny, united states — Tajik Foreign Minister Khamrokhon Zarifi stressed the necessity of conducting a comprehensive inventory and technical-ecological study of the water use system in Central Asia.

Higher Water Tariffs Linked to Lower Water Losses

20 Sep 2011 - 10:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

China, DALIAN — Across the globe, higher water tariffs are associated with lower water losses and more sustainable outcome, according to new research from TaKaDu, an Israel-based water infrastructure-monitoring

Jordan Approves Sahara Forest Project

31 Jan 2011 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian government earlier this month signed an agreement with the Sahara Forest Project, an initiative that aims to use solar power and saltwater desalination to create a desert oasis.

Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam

17 Feb 2010 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn

Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam

17 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn

Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam

15 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn

Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam

15 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn

Critics Slam Copenhagen Climate Change Talks for Leaving Out Water

16 Dec 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Global environmental groups and experts are slamming negotiators at the ongoing 15th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, for

Critics Slam Copenhagen Climate Change Talks for Leaving Out Water

16 Dec 2009 - 14:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Global environmental groups and experts are slamming negotiators at the ongoing 15th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, for

Critics Slam Copenhagen Climate Change Talks for Leaving Out Water

14 Dec 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Global environmental groups and experts are slamming negotiators at the ongoing 15th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, for

Critics Slam Copenhagen Climate Change Talks for Leaving Out Water

14 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Global environmental groups and experts are slamming negotiators at the ongoing 15th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, for

Precipitation Predicted to Drop by 20 Percent

16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report

AMMAN (Jordan Times) — Jordan's precipitation levels could decrease by 20 percent within the next few years, according to Minister of Environment Khalid Irani. Speaking at the "Way to Copenhagen " conference

Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed

11 Nov 2009 - 09:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate

Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed

11 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — T he role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate

Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed

9 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate

Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed

9 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts

Group to Document Climate Change's Impact in Arab Countries

19 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

AMMAN (Jordan Times) — The Arab Environment Ministers Council will form a team of experts this month to document the impact of climate change on Arab countries, ahead of the UN Climate Chang Conference in Copenhagen in De

Sea Levels Could Rise Twice as Fast as Predicted

18 Mar 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (TG Daily) — Sea levels could raise twice as fast as previous predicted, according to participants at the International Scientific Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen last week.

Sea Levels Could Rise Twice as Fast as Predicted

16 Mar 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (TG Daily) — Sea levels could raise twice as fast as previous predicted, according to participants at the International Scientific Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen last week.