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1 Aug 2022 RABAT
Morocco Imposes New Restrictions
Recent data has revealed alarming figures pertaining to the water deficit recorded at various water basins in the country. The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water has admitted its inability to provide 54 cities and centres with drinking water in this summer. Environmental factors, high demands and over-exploitation of groundwater for farming cited.
1 Aug 2022 BAGHDAD
Provincial Government Defies Orders, Opens Euphrates Water Gate
Violations over water shares are becoming a nearly daily occurrence throughout Iraq, with claims that provinces are not receiving enough water. The government has not taken enough measures to deter such practices, which has only encouraged violations.
1 Aug 2022 ISLAMABAD
Pakistan: Mango Harvest Hard Hit
The total harvest is yet to be measured, but production is already short by at least 20 to 40 per cent in most areas, according to Gohram Baloch, a senior official at the Sindh provincial government's agriculture department.
1 Aug 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
UN General Assembly Recognises Human Right To A Healthy Environment
The new resolution affirms a right that had earlier been recognised as a part of international human rights law and procedures by the UN Human Rights Council but also creates new formal links to environmental agreements.
30 Jul 2022 LUSAKA, Zambia
“Game Changer” National Water Investment Programme Launched In Zambia
Zambia launches Water Investment Programme to enhance job creation through gender sensitive investments in water security, industrialisation and climate resilient development.
28 Jul 2022 AMHERST MA, United States
Study Assesses Impact Of Lithium Mining On Water Resources
Lithium mining does reduce groundwater availability, but to a lesser extent than other sectors. The study focused on whether water supply would restock levels to compensate mining activity and found that this may depend on how old the water is, given that the recharge times for most aquifers in the
28 Jul 2022 OAKLAND CA, United States
Pacific Institute Launches Water Security Research Project
Pacific Institute's new Water and Climate Equity Strategy intends to provide tailored, evidence-based research and climate resilience strategies for communities at the forefront of water insecurity and climate change.
28 Jul 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US To Invest In Water Related Ecosystems
The new investment programme is aimed "to advance quantifiable and sustained water savings by protecting watersheds impacted by wildland fire, restoring aquatic habitats and stream beds, and advancing other environmental restoration projects to mitigate drought-related impacts.”
28 Jul 2022 BRUSSELS, Belgium
Europe Struggles With Drought
European Commission's Vice-President for Inter-Institutional Relations has called for increased investment in sustainable soil management, drought-resistant crops and vegetation cover.
28 Jul 2022 AMMAN, Jordan
Tensions Rise Between Israelis And Palestinians Over Water
Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising and protests have been held against water shortages in the month of July.
28 Jul 2022 TALINN, Estonia
Helsinki Convention Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
The Helsinki convention is known amongst other things for its protection of water quality and water related ecosystems, as well as its broad protection of groundwater sources. Its framework provides the broad parameters for cooperation under which many more detailed agreements are negotiated at river basin level.
28 Jul 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
SDG 6 Special Event At The High-Level Political Forum
A safe and prosperous society depends on public health and those societies with better access to basic services are better equipped to cope with disruptions such as the pandemic. Leaders call for more strategic directions.