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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.
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 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 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 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.
18 Apr 2022 SEOUL
South Koreans Protest Water Release
The planned release of radioactive water from TEPCO's Fukushima nuclear power plant has raised concerns across the region. South Korea officials looking for cooperative solution.
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.
12 Apr 2022 PASADENA CA, United States
Satellite Data To Monitor Aquifer Water Loss
Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have developed a new model to assess how underground water levels are depleted and regenerated. Specific data is now available on a month-to-month basis.
12 Apr 2022 PUNE
Desalination Market Expected To Double Before 2030
Water desalination market is expected to more than double in size before 2030 to $28 Billion USD due to population growth, water deficit, and technological development.