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28 May 2021 Geneva, Switzerland

30 Million New Internally Displaced People In 2020 Due To Climate Change

Weather-related disaster triggered 3 times more displacements than conflict in 2020. The latest annual report by the IDMC focuses on climate change as a driver, and highlights need for better data and sustainable, locally owned solutions.

27 May 2021 New York, United States

"Water Under Fire": UNICEF Report Calls For End To WASH Attacks

UNICEF publishes the third in its series of reports on the devastating impacts on children caused when water and sanitation infrastructure is compromised during conflict. Urges adherence to humanitarian and human rights law as well as improved monitoring and advocacy.

26 May 2021 MOGADISHU, Somalia

Somalia In 2021: Conflict, Climate Change, Human Displacement

Drought-like weather patterns, locust infestation and continued armed conflict challenge Somalia in 2021. UN agency calls for renewed efforts to respond and prepare.

25 May 2021 Tel Aviv, Israel

Israeli Attacks on Gaza Leave 800,000 Palestinians Without Piped Water

Aid agencies ramp up water aid to Gaza following ceasefire. Substantial damage to critical infrastructure leaves hundreds of thousands in need of humanitarian assistance. Rush to restore basic water, sanitation and hygiene services.

21 May 2021 Damascus

Water Weaponisation Continues In Northeast Syria

Claims and counterclaims persist amid ongoing water cutoffs in Syria's conflict-torn Hasakah region. Between half and million and one million people are without water as aid agencies truck 3,000 m3 per day.

7 May 2021 Vienna

Water As Climate-change Security Threat In SE Europe

Energy security, severe pollution from mining operations, flooding and water shortages could all lead to increased tensions in "one of the planet's warming hotspots".

4 May 2021 LONDON

"Our Children Face Wars Over Food And Water": EU VP

In a media interview, Frans Timmermans warns that sacrifices would be needed from the older generation to ensure that young people can live in a safe climate.

4 May 2021 BISKEK, Kyrgyzstan

Deadly Water-related Skirmishes At Kyrgyz / Tajik Border

Disputes over water pumping station surveillance equipment quickly escalated into armed skirmish; over 50 dead and 150 injured on 28 April. 1 May Ceasefire. Tensions continue.

1 May 2021 GENEVA

Aid Agencies Plead For Investment In Poverty And Hunger Alleviation, Climate Change Resilience

In an open letter to States and Leaders, the International Council of Voluntary Aid Agencies cites the widening gap between aid needed on an international scale and the limited resources being made available to address crises.

29 Apr 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States

UN Security Council Votes To Protect Essential Civilian Infrastructure

UN Security Council seeks to reinforce existing international humanitarian law on the protection of critical infrastructure in conflict zones amid increases in intentional damage with severe and long-lasting harm caused to civilians.

29 Apr 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Interview: Water Is Lever For Shifting Gear On Climate Action

Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs of the Netherlands talks to us about his work, the Netherlands' unique approach to valuing water and the need for global cooperation to maximise the leverage of water both in mitigation of and adaptation for climate change.

22 Apr 2021 KYIV, Ukraine

Current Conflict, Historic Nuclear Blast: The Double Threats To Eastern Ukraine Water Supply

A million people lose fresh water supply as more infrastructure damaged in conflict. Continuing risk of radioactive contamination in flooded mine