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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.
4 Jun 2022 ARLINGTON VA, United States
Nature for Water Facility Supports Expansion Of Watershed Funds
The Nature For Water Facility has launched its first call for proposals to support local programs that promote collective watershed management and nature restoration. Local NGOs, utilities, government agencies, and corporate entities can apply.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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...