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30 Apr 2022 ACCRA, Ghana

African, Caribbean, And Pacific Countries Develop Blue Economy Agenda

OACPS Ministers in charge of fisheries and aquaculture have adopted a strategic plan to remove key barriers to the Blue Economy which is an initiative of coastal states that focuses on the sustainable use of the marine and coastal environment.

30 Apr 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States

Over 20 Million People In Africa In Dire Need Of Food And Water

$200 Million USD added to aid package for Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia. UN estimates requirement exceeds $4.4 Billion USD. 20 million people facing starvation.

30 Apr 2022 DAMASCUS, Syria

Syrian Rights Group Protests Euphrates Water Flow Reduction

Turkey's continued control of Euphrates River flows will a cause environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in face of severe drought in Syria. Unprecedented water shortages exacting toll on farmers and livestock producers.

30 Apr 2022 TEHRAN, Iran

Severe Water Shortages Predicted For Tehran

City's water storage off 30 percent, consumption up approximately 90 percent. Twenty demonstrators against a water transfer project sentenced to 7 years in prison and 74 lashes.

30 Apr 2022 NEW YORK NY

Less Water For Cities. Globally.

São Paulo. Cape Town. Now Santiago and Los Angeles. Cities around the world are being forced to live with less water, as global warming melts glaciers, diminishes snow packs and exacerbates decades of water mismanagement. Not just less water for now. Maybe less water forever. Los Angeles and many of its suburbs will soon restrict outdoor watering to once a week — and if that doesn’t work, ban outdoor watering altogether...

26 Apr 2022 CAIRO, Egypt

Ethiopia And Egypt Still Struggling To Achieve Dam Coordination

Africa Union efforts to conclude agreement inconclusive; water conservation projects in Egypt fall short of meeting needs.

26 Apr 2022 TEHRAN, Iran

Iran Increases Pressure On Afghanistan To Comply With 1973 Treaty

Instability in Afghanistan has prevented implementation of 1973 water treaty to Iran’s satisfaction. New talks have not achieved a new agreement.

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".

26 Apr 2022 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

Deadly Floods, Mudslides In South Africa

Record rainfall event in Kwazulu-Natal has resulted in almost 500 deaths and destruction of homes and public infrastructure. Disaster management teams and humanitarian groups are working to provide medical aid, food and blankets to affected communities.

26 Apr 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States

Water Scarcity And Climate Change Trigger Migration In Iraq

A new research series to inform the UN Security Council (UNSC) on climate-related and development risks in selected countries has launched its summary on Iraq. It highlights the vulnerability of Iraq to the impacts of climate change, its dependency on natural resources, and the environment of conflict, poverty, political instability and corruption.

21 Apr 2022 TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras

Honduras: Capital Faces Water Emergency

Tegucigalpa is facing a "humanitarian crisis" due to lack of water. Officials cite historical mismanagement and warn of ensuing public health issues and effect on economy.

21 Apr 2022 VICTORIA DE DURANGO, Mexico

Arsenic-free Water For 1.6 Million In Mexico

Water treatment facility and 52 km of pipes criticized as "too expensive" with price tag of $500 Million USD. Contracts let in March and April.