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2 Nov 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Three US Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Climate Change Impacts
Effects of climate change will increase competition for water resources, causing food scarcity and heightening social tensions around the world within 20 to 30 years.
25 Oct 2021 PEMBA, Mozambique
Cabo Delgado: Water Shortage Adds Stress To Conflict In Mozambique Province
Lack of access to safe water, worsened by massive population displacements, has led to an increase in cases of cholera and diarrhoea.
25 Oct 2021 SYDNEY, Australia
Ecological Threat Report: 1.26 Billion Risk Conflict And Displacement
New report confirms cyclical relationship between ecological degradation and conflict, examining 3 ecological "hotspots"
21 Oct 2021 SANAA, Yemen
Worsening Yemen Water Crisis: Long-term Water Development Projects Halt
While local and international humanitarian groups have been working to improve water availability in Yemen, without sufficient funding millions of Yemeni lives remain at risk without access to clean water.
4 Oct 2021 DAMASCUS, Syria
Syria: What 10 Years Of Conflict Means For Water, Sanitation
ICRC assesses impact of a decade of war on infrastructure, water availability and quality, and hampered relief efforts.
29 Sep 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Funding To Yemen In Midst Of Growing Tensions Over Water, Electricity Shortages
Support aims to help Yemen nationals have access to clean water, food, health, sanitation and education.
29 Sep 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Guterres Warns Of Conflict Caused By Water Crisis
Secretary-General warns UN Security Council of the possibility of increasing climate-related conflict
27 Sep 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland
Lessons From The Sahel On Water Security And Water Diplomacy
Water as a source of interstate conflicts, and key to resolution...global and African insights into water diplomacy.
21 Sep 2021 Geneva, Switzerland
Pillars That Connect Water Diplomacy’s Roof To Foundations
Three "pillars" to successful water diplomacy.
21 Sep 2021 GITEGA, Burundi
Floods Lead To Internal Displacement Of 100,000 In Burundi
Natural disasters driving displacement in Burundi.
21 Sep 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom
Another Record Year For Attacks On Environmental Rights Defenders
Activists who strive to protect and promote human rights relating to the environment including land, water and air remain highly vulnerable across the world, facing increasing attacks over the course of past decade. 2020 set a new record.
23 Jul 2021 Tehran, Iran
Iran Water Crisis: Deaths Amid Violent Protests
Iran's worst drought in five decades has devastated agriculture and livestock farming and led to power blackouts across the country. Authorities claim the situation is the result of reduced rainfall and increased electricity consumption. Protesters blame government mismanagement of resources and the resulting economic impact, with inflation rising to more than 50 Percent.