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8 Jun 2022 DUSHANBE, Tajikistan
Dushanbe Conference Opens
Through resolution 75/212 by the United Nations General Assembly, the Dushanbe Conference has been mandated to function as a preparatory conference for a major UN water conference which will take place in New York in March 2023.
7 Jun 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
9th World Water Forum Synthesis Report Approved
The government of Senegal, the World Water Council, and the Executive Committee of the Forum have approved the synthesis report of the 9th World Water Forum. “A Blue Deal on water security and sanitation for peace and development”, summarises the results of a new form of integrated and results-oriented dialogue.
2 Jun 2022 RABAT
Minister Warns Of ‘Alarming’ Situation
Sharp decrease in rainfall, increase in temperatures, predictions of agricultural shortfall.
2 Jun 2022 GENEVA
DRC: ICRC Boosts Access To Safe Water
New approaches and partnerships are an essential component to increase the long-term stability of a region that has endured successive conflicts and crises for far too long.
2 Jun 2022 GENEVA
WHO Global Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Annual Report 2020
Summary information on WASH activities in 2020
2 Jun 2022 QUETTA, Pakistan
Cholera Outbreak In Balochistan Triggered By Lack Of Clean Drinking Water
Nearly 3,000 cases and 6 deaths from cholera have been reported in Balochistan, mostly attributed to drought and human-cattle water sharing.
2 Jun 2022 LAGOS, Nigeria
Lagos’ Drinking Water Contaminated With Microplastics
Lagos is Africa’s second largest city and 90% of its 15 million inhabitants rely on boreholes for drinking water. The study found very high concentrations of microplastics in the drinking water and even more in industrially active areas.
2 Jun 2022 JAKARTA, Indonesia
Prioritise Water And Sanitation For Health, Climate And TheEconomy
‘Building Forward Better for Recovery and Resilience’ seen as a critical opportunity to link water and sanitation with other sectors with a view to the transversal integration of water and sanitation across government policies.
31 May 2022 LONDON, United Kingdom
Report Warns Major Cities Face Increasing Risk Of Drought
Major population centres, globally, face increasing water scarcity due to population growth and climate change; warns of health risks associated with poor quality water.
31 May 2022 PARIS, France
Drought In France Threatens Cereal Production
In France, imited winter rain in February and March has been followed by an exceptionally dry May. Two-thirds of France’s soils have been classified as ‘dry to very dry’, and more than 50% of the 16 French departments have already instituted water use restrictions.
31 May 2022 KARACHI, Pakistan
India-Pakistan Talks Over Water Management On Hold
India is withholding information from Pakistan on the planned hydro project on the Chenab River in violation of the provisions of the Indus River Treaty. Talks have stalled while heatwave is devastating agriculture outputs downstream.
25 May 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Arctic Institute Attributes City Of Iqaluit’s Recurring Water Crises To Climate Change
Frequency of water crises attributed to climate change and poor water resource management. Low levels of precipitation and growing population contribute to unresolved problems.