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7 Nov 2017 BONN, Germany

COP23 Underway, Syria Signs Up, Fiji Presidency, Water Action Day, Calls for Investment in Climate Adaptation, COPS and Robbers, More…

COP23 Underway, Syria Says "We're in!", US IsolatedAction Day for WaterWorld Water Council Calls for Financing for New Water Infrastructure and MaintenanceOil Majors Named and Shamed for Water Abuse AgainSyria's "In"Syria has announced 7 November that it will sign the Paris climate accord. The move, which comes on the heels of Nicaragua signing the accord last month, leaves the United States of America as the only country that has rejected the global pact (more to follow from OOSKAnews)...

27 Aug 2014 AMSTERDAM

Central American Farmers Make Energy From Wastewater

The Energy from Coffee Wastewater project by UTZ Certified has proven that is possible to generate energy, tackle climate change and protect water resources by treating discharges from coffee mills. The project started in 2010 with the goal of addressing environmental and health problems caused by the wastewater produced in the coffee industry...

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8 Nov 2013 MANAGUA

Nicaragua Seeks Bids for Hydropower Equipment

The government of Nicaragua seeks bids to supply hydropower equipment for the 820-kW Camaleona small hydro project in Nicaragua's Jinotega Department. Requests for information are due by November 13, with bids due November 28. Nicaragua recruited consultants in May to help select 15 small hydro sites of 100 kW to 1 MW and develop pre-feasibility studies for the projects...

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20 Jun 2013 MANAGUA, Nicaragua

Environmental Groups Oppose Nicaragua Canal

Environmental groups in Nicaragua are predicting environmental catastrophe if the transoceanic “Nicaragua Canal” is constructed.Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega approved the $40 billion USD deal to design, construct, and operate the canal with recently created Hong Kong-based company HK Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co...

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