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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.
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 BEIRUT, Lebanon
Lebanon Imposes Water Rationing
The shortage of fuel and recurring power cuts are severely hindering the country’s working water pumps; should a pumping station go out of service, it will not be possible to secure the funds to repair it.
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.
17 May 2022 DELHI
Record Temperatures Hit Delhi
While heatwaves are common in India, especially in May and June, summer began early this year with high temperatures from March, when the first heatwave arrived. Average maximum temperatures for the month were the highest in 122 years.
15 May 2022 SAN DIEGO CA, United States
New Discovery: Antarctic Ice Covers Huge Water Reservoir
A vast reservoir of water has been detected in the mud and sediment underlying a part of the West Antarctic ice sheet. It is estimated to be several hundred metres deep, or about the size of two Empire State buildings.
14 May 2022 DAVIS CA, United States
Terrestrial Parasites Found In Oceans
New research indicates terrestrial parasites can adhere to microbeads and microfibers and travel long distances in the ocean. These can be toxic for marine life and humans.
14 May 2022 DELHI, India
Mapping "Extinct" Water Bodies
The city of Delhi has embarked on a programme to protect wetlands against further encroachments and to restore wetlands where possible.
30 Apr 2022 TEHRAN, Iran
Severe Water Shortages Predicted For Tehran
City's water storage off 30 percent, consumption up approximately 90 percent. Twenty demonstrators against a water transfer project sentenced to 7 years in prison and 74 lashes.
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".
26 Apr 2022 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
Deadly Floods, Mudslides In South Africa
Record rainfall event in Kwazulu-Natal has resulted in almost 500 deaths and destruction of homes and public infrastructure. Disaster management teams and humanitarian groups are working to provide medical aid, food and blankets to affected communities.
21 Apr 2022 TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras
Honduras: Capital Faces Water Emergency
Tegucigalpa is facing a "humanitarian crisis" due to lack of water. Officials cite historical mismanagement and warn of ensuing public health issues and effect on economy.