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3 May 2022 HAMILTON, Canada

New Africa Assessment: Slow To No Progress

UN University has launched a first-of-its-kind assessment of water security in Africa and the results are alarming. Reliable data is limited; in some cases, "progress" has to be "guesstimated".

30 Apr 2022 ACCRA, Ghana

African, Caribbean, And Pacific Countries Develop Blue Economy Agenda

OACPS Ministers in charge of fisheries and aquaculture have adopted a strategic plan to remove key barriers to the Blue Economy which is an initiative of coastal states that focuses on the sustainable use of the marine and coastal environment.

30 Apr 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States

Over 20 Million People In Africa In Dire Need Of Food And Water

$200 Million USD added to aid package for Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia. UN estimates requirement exceeds $4.4 Billion USD. 20 million people facing starvation.

30 Apr 2022 DAMASCUS, Syria

Syrian Rights Group Protests Euphrates Water Flow Reduction

Turkey's continued control of Euphrates River flows will a cause environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in face of severe drought in Syria. Unprecedented water shortages exacting toll on farmers and livestock producers.

26 Apr 2022 GLASGOW, United Kingdom

Agricultural Trade Impacts Groundwater, Food Security, Energy

The use of groundwater has facilitated a doubling in international trade in food and agricultural products since 1995 but groundwater governance mechanisms with joint management of resources are urgently needed to control aggressive depletion of resources.

26 Apr 2022 KHARTOUM, Sudan

Conflicts Amid Drinking Water Crisis In Sudan

Convoy of water tankers sent to Red Sea State in attempt to ease tensions over lack of available drinking water.

26 Apr 2022 KYIV, Ukraine

Weaponising Water In Ukraine

Direct bombing of water infrastructure facilities and electricity cuts and other indirect conflict-related damaged has severely reduced water supplies throughout the country. UNICEF concerned about rising occurrence of water-borne diseases.

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 NEW YORK NY, United States

Water Scarcity And Climate Change Trigger Migration In Iraq

A new research series to inform the UN Security Council (UNSC) on climate-related and development risks in selected countries has launched its summary on Iraq. It highlights the vulnerability of Iraq to the impacts of climate change, its dependency on natural resources, and the environment of conflict, poverty, political instability and corruption.

18 Apr 2022 AMMAN

Jordan And FAO Agree $25 Million USD Grant

The $33.25 million project aims to enhance infrastructure to maximise the optimal use of water and rationalise its consumption, spread awareness related to dealing with water scarcity, and enable the private sector to market and sell technologies which serve water managing, saving and harvesting.

18 Apr 2022 BAKU

Israel To Design Water Plan For Azerbaijan

Mekorot to create and design a water master plan for the Azerbaijan agriculture sector.

17 Apr 2022 LAUSANNE, Switzerland

Solar-powered Water Purification Effective In Removing E.Coli

New research develops water filter that is proven to remove all bacterial pathogens. Could be applied to remove micro pollutants as well.