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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, Switzerland

Study Reveals Role Of Finance For Water In Fragile Sahelian Region

Water is a priority need for conflict-affected communities as well as a key to the revival of the rural economy. This report highlights that there is clear evidence of a willingness of the international community both to support the development efforts of the states in the region and to respond to humanitarian needs.

2 Jun 2022 DAVOS, Switzerland

World Economic Forum Launches Global Commission On Water Issues

Seventeen economists, scientists, community leaders, and policymakers to form global commission and may seek an agreement to put a price on freshwater resources.

2 Jun 2022 BEIRUT, Lebanon

Lebanon Imposes Water Rationing

The shortage of fuel and recurring power cuts are severely hindering the country’s working water pumps; should a pumping station go out of service, it will not be possible to secure the funds to repair it.

31 May 2022 TEHRAN, Iran

Iran Objects To Turkey Dams On Shared Water Resources

Iran has requested formation of bilateral committee to facilitate exchange of views and ensure interstate cooperation on water resources.

31 May 2022 KYIV, Ukraine

Ukraine: Water And Sanitation Services Continue To Deteriorate

Infrastructure key targets in conflict; authorities warning of outbreaks of disease. Shipments of aid to east of country especially difficult.

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 BAGHDAD, Iraq

Iraq To Submit Water Dispute With Iran To International Court Of Justice

Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources has reiterated its intention to take legal action against Iran over shared watercourses. Iran maintains that a lawsuit is legally irrelevant and that it undermined the good relations between the two countries.

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 PRETORIA, South Africa

Investment Scorecard To Track Water Investments In Africa

The Water Investment Scorecard is intended to set benchmarks, identify bottlenecks, and support actions to meet water infrastructure investment needs that are estimated at $64 Billion USD per annum.