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3 May 2022 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
Water Diplomacy Talks - Integrating Water Management Across Sectors And Scales
Water Diplomacy Talks and OOSKAnews Voices are a series of guest columns written by participants in different parts of the international water community.
Marianne Kjellén (PhD), Senior Water Advisor, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), works with UNDP’s Water & Ocean Governance Programme at the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support. In UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN) Marianne contributes with thought leadership, policy advocacy and technical support on water governance. She engages with global and international processes and supports project implementation and oversight on water governance-related substance. Prior to re-joining the UNDP in 2016, she worked for the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the Stockholm University and many years for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
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 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 BISKEK, Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Signs $100 Million USD Agreement For Modernization Program
Celebrating 30 years of cooperation, the government of Krygyzstan and the World Bank agree $100 Million USD financing for modernization programs in improve access and public health.
26 Apr 2022 KYIV, Ukraine
Weaponising Water In Ukraine
Direct bombing of water infrastructure facilities and electricity cuts and other indirect conflict-related damaged has severely reduced water supplies throughout the country. UNICEF concerned about rising occurrence of water-borne diseases.
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".
21 Apr 2022 BEIJING
China: $5.6 Billion USD For Water Conservation Projects
China Development Bank and Agricultural Development Bank of China are focusing on major water conservation projects, including flood prevention, disaster relief, rural water supply and others. Funds have already been released.
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.
21 Apr 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel
Sea Of Galilee Nearly Full
Government to reverse water flow through 60 year old network of tunnels and pipes to fill Sea of Galilee to capacity with desalinated water. Project subject to criticism from humanitarians and environmentalists.
21 Apr 2022 SANTIAGO, Chile
Chile Sues Mine Operators Over Aquifer Damage
Specific mines operated by BHP, Antofagasta and Albemarle have been named in a lawsuit that claims the operators breached environmental protection, preservation, and conservation rules. Operators deny culpability.
18 Apr 2022 LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg
EIB Approves Loans For Belgium And Ireland
The Board of EIB has approved over $500 Million USD in new water infrastructure investment in the region. In addition a new EU guarantee programme will enable EIB to expand lending programs in the water sector.
17 Apr 2022 LAUSANNE, Switzerland
Solar-powered Water Purification Effective In Removing E.Coli
New research develops water filter that is proven to remove all bacterial pathogens. Could be applied to remove micro pollutants as well.