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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.

7 Jun 2022 DAKAR, Senegal

9th World Water Forum Synthesis Report Approved

The government of Senegal, the World Water Council, and the Executive Committee of the Forum have approved the synthesis report of the 9th World Water Forum. “A Blue Deal on water security and sanitation for peace and development”, summarises the results of a new form of integrated and results-oriented dialogue.

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 RABAT

Minister Warns Of ‘Alarming’ Situation

Sharp decrease in rainfall, increase in temperatures, predictions of agricultural shortfall.

2 Jun 2022 GENEVA, Switzerland

Study Reveals Role Of Finance For Water In Fragile Sahelian Region

Water is a priority need for conflict-affected communities as well as a key to the revival of the rural economy. This report highlights that there is clear evidence of a willingness of the international community both to support the development efforts of the states in the region and to respond to humanitarian needs.

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.

31 May 2022 KYIV, Ukraine

Ukraine: Water And Sanitation Services Continue To Deteriorate

Infrastructure key targets in conflict; authorities warning of outbreaks of disease. Shipments of aid to east of country especially difficult.

31 May 2022 PARIS, France

Drought In France Threatens Cereal Production

In France, imited winter rain in February and March has been followed by an exceptionally dry May. Two-thirds of France’s soils have been classified as ‘dry to very dry’, and more than 50% of the 16 French departments have already instituted water use restrictions.

25 May 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States

Arctic Institute Attributes City Of Iqaluit’s Recurring Water Crises To Climate Change

Frequency of water crises attributed to climate change and poor water resource management. Low levels of precipitation and growing population contribute to unresolved problems.

25 May 2022 OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Insurgents Hit Water Infrastructure

Aid organisations in Burkina Faso have denounced a new strategy adopted by terrorist insurgents. At least 32 water facilities in the country have been destroyed, leaving 300,000 without water. These attacks have been intended to not just physically destroy water reservoirs, but also to sabotage water generators and to contaminate drinking water...

25 May 2022 BEIJING, China

80% Of World’s Farmland With Less Water By 2050, Says New Study

A new water scarcity indicator takes into account both blue water and green water and predicts that, given climate change, global agricultural water scarcity will worsen in up to 84% of the world's croplands.