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3 Jul 2022 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
Kurdish Authorities Warn Of “Humanitarian Catastrophe”
The de facto political power in the Kurdish region accused Turkey of violating the tripartite agreement among Turkey, Syria and Iraq which determines minimum levels of water flow at the borders. It is considered a means of attack on the Kurdish people.
27 Jun 2022 AMMAN, Jordan
Israel Doubles Supply To Jordan
Desalination capacity at heart of new agreement that doubles Israel's transfer of water to Jordan. Agreement met with optimism.
26 Jun 2022 AMMAN
German Minister Supports EcoPeace's "Peace Through Water" Plan
After a visit to the Jordan river which divides Palestine’s West Bank region from Jordan, Robert Habeck posted on Instagram about his support for the EcoPeace NGO and its proposed “Green Blue Deal for the Middle East”. In particular, he supported the plan by an Emirati company to build a solar farm in Jordan to power a desalination plant in Israel...
17 Jun 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Action Plan On Global Water Security
The US Action Plan on Global Water Security takes the significant step of making water security, including access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), a major component of US foreign policy for the first time.
17 Jun 2022 STOCKHOLM
Solar Pumps At Boreholes Will Replace Diesel
Solar pumps will replace diesel operations at boreholes in six African countries. An estimated 800,000 refugees will benefit.
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 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.
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.
25 May 2022 OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Insurgents Hit Water Infrastructure
Aid organisations in Burkina Faso have denounced a new strategy adopted by terrorist insurgents. At least 32 water facilities in the country have been destroyed, leaving 300,000 without water. These attacks have been intended to not just physically destroy water reservoirs, but also to sabotage water generators and to contaminate drinking water...
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.
12 Apr 2022 ISLAMABAD
USAID Invests In WASH Infrastructure In Pakistan
A new USAID-United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will build infrastructure to provide clean drinking water in districts of Tank (KP) and Umerkot (Sindh).
5 Apr 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
9th World Water Forum Adopts Blue Deal
Dakar Declaration another milestone on the Road to New York 2023.