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1 Aug 2022 RABAT

Morocco Imposes New Restrictions

Recent data has revealed alarming figures pertaining to the water deficit recorded at various water basins in the country. The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water has admitted its inability to provide 54 cities and centres with drinking water in this summer. Environmental factors, high demands and over-exploitation of groundwater for farming cited.

1 Aug 2022 BEIRUT

Lebanon: Children's Health At Risk

UNICEF has updated its report on Lebanon and says public sector providers have been unable to provide sufficient water to their customers, largely as a result of the power crisis, but also because they are unable to afford parts, repairs and diesel, amid spiraling inflation.

1 Aug 2022 BAGHDAD

Provincial Government Defies Orders, Opens Euphrates Water Gate

Violations over water shares are becoming a nearly daily occurrence throughout Iraq, with claims that provinces are not receiving enough water. The government has not taken enough measures to deter such practices, which has only encouraged violations.

30 Jul 2022 CARTAGENA, Colombia

Strategic Post-Covid Cooperation On Water In Latin America And The Caribbean

A new study to deepen the understanding of the relationship of Covid-19 with water resources and to summarise the progress and lessons learned on water management and governance in Latin America during the post-pandemic period is underway.

28 Jul 2022 AMHERST MA, United States

Study Assesses Impact Of Lithium Mining On Water Resources

Lithium mining does reduce groundwater availability, but to a lesser extent than other sectors. The study focused on whether water supply would restock levels to compensate mining activity and found that this may depend on how old the water is, given that the recharge times for most aquifers in the

28 Jul 2022 AMMAN, Jordan

Tensions Rise Between Israelis And Palestinians Over Water

Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising and protests have been held against water shortages in the month of July.

28 Jul 2022 KYIV, Ukraine

Uncertainty Surrounds Cholera Outbreak In Mariupol

There are unverified reports of cholera outbreaks in Mariupol as the city has no working water system only 3-5% of the population has access to water.

28 Jul 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States

SDG 6 Special Event At The High-Level Political Forum

A safe and prosperous society depends on public health and those societies with better access to basic services are better equipped to cope with disruptions such as the pandemic. Leaders call for more strategic directions.

28 Jul 2022 BEIJING, China

China Gradually Adapting To Climate Change

Exceptionally heavy rainfall in May and June has been succeeded by exceptionally high temperatures in July. New policy documents emphasize monitoring climate risks in key productive sectors.

28 Jul 2022 SANA'A, Yemen

Pressing Water And Food Needs In Yemen

Multiple and mutually reinforcing humanitarian emergencies are extant: the conflict is inflicting civilian casualties and causing internal displacements, while the devaluation of the rial and the rise in global food prices have exacerbated food insecurity.

5 Jul 2022 DUSHANBE, Tajikistan

Dushanbe Declaration Sets The Course For New York

The Dushanbe Declaration emphasises the relationships between water, climate change, and disaster risk reduction, mentioning water in the context of national adaptation plans and climate finance.

3 Jul 2022 MEXICO CITY, Mexico

Federal Support To Incentivise Water Conservation

Mexico government announces support to incentivise water conservation.