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26 Apr 2022 DUSHANBE, Tajikistan
The Dushanbe Process: Supporting The Decade For Action On Water
The government of Tajikistan shares the background of the Dushanbe Process and how the second conference is now considered a stepping stone on the "Road To New York".
30 Mar 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
India, Pakistan Exchange Views At Indus Commission Meeting
Infrastructure development, data sharing data and release of (un)treated wastewater among topics discussed between India and Pakistan.
5 Mar 2022 TOKYO, Japan
IAEA To Inspect Fukushima Water Release Plans
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will monitor release and verify safety of Fukushima contaminated water release into South Pacific ocean.
22 Feb 2022 TEHRAN
Iran DoE Official Frets For Reptiles In Local Water Resources
Lives of reptiles and amphibians in Iran water resources are under threat due to habitat destruction, water contamination, sewage inflow, and poisoning. Many species affected almost to extinction.
29 Jan 2022 SANA'A, Yemen
Saudi Attacks Water Facilities In Yemen
New attacks target water facilities that supply 200,000; Yemeni official declaim "war crimes".
18 Jan 2022 LHOKSUKON, Indonesia
Catastrophic Floods In Aceh Region
Heavy rain displaces 30,000; deforestation contributing factor to mudslides; downslope rice crop failure feared
12 Jan 2022 JOHOR, Malaysia
Johor Flooding: Crown Prince To Find ‘Permanent Solution’
Intermittent downpour in the southern state at the beginning of the year, saw more than 5,000 residents displaced and housed at 79 temporary relief centres that had been opened to accommodate victims. Prince Tunku has announced a river cleaning programme which will commence next month in Johor, in addition to special programmes to raise awareness of the importance of keeping rivers clean.
9 Jan 2022 BEIJING
Soil, Underground-water Pollution Key In New Five-year Plan
Details to tackle key issues in the fight against the pollution of soil and underground water, and to enhance environmental governance in agriculture and rural areas issued.
7 Jan 2022 TOKYO, Japan
Radioactive Water Release Plans Announced
Plans to discharge treated but still contaminated water into sea submitted by Japan government to Nuclear Regulation Authority.
6 Jan 2022 TEHRAN, Iran
Drought-stricken Southeast Iran Hit By Floods
Unprecedented decade-long drought, followed by sudden heavy rain, deals irreparable blow to Southeastern Iran economy.
3 Jan 2022 IMLIDOL
Modi Presses On With Tap Water Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slashed through India’s notorious red tape and pushed aside thorny political divisions to see his tap water project through despite shrinking supplies.
15 Nov 2021 BAGHDAD, Iraq
Iraq: Children, Young People At Highest Risk From Water Scarcity
Health, education, and exposure to deadly disease contribute to increased mental health issues. UNICEF calls for urgent investment in water aid, sanitation and hygiene systems, and health and education services.