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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.

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.

12 Apr 2022 ROCHESTER NY

Fracking Linked To Water Pollution, Infant Ill-health

The new study indicates that fracking-related chemicals are making their way into groundwater that feeds municipal water systems. The potential for contamination is greatest during the pre-production period when a new well is established.

12 Apr 2022 ACCRA

Government Discloses Reduction In Non-revenue Water

Improvements in revenue collection attributable to replacement of obsolete meters and additional investments in infrastructure over past 5 years.

5 Apr 2022 DAKAR, Senegal

9th World Water Forum Adopts Blue Deal

Dakar Declaration another milestone on the Road to New York 2023.

5 Apr 2022 NAIROBI, Kenya

New $150 Million USD Water Infrastructure Investment For Kenya Towns

Regional investment in distribution network and sewerage system will alleviate supply issues, produce biogas, and assist in power production. An estimated 350,000 people to benefit.

3 Apr 2022 DAKAR, Senegal

Launch Of High-Level Panel On Water Investments In Africa

Panel to guide investment mobilisation and develop a water investment scorecard to track progress, establish a blended investment platform, strengthen the enabling environment, address bottlenecks in project preparation and implement climate resilient infrastructure development programmes.