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1 Aug 2022 ISLAMABAD

Pakistan: Mango Harvest Hard Hit

The total harvest is yet to be measured, but production is already short by at least 20 to 40 per cent in most areas, according to Gohram Baloch, a senior official at the Sindh provincial government's agriculture department.

1 Aug 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States

UN General Assembly Recognises Human Right To A Healthy Environment

The new resolution affirms a right that had earlier been recognised as a part of international human rights law and procedures by the UN Human Rights Council but also creates new formal links to environmental agreements.

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 BRUSSELS, Belgium

Europe Struggles With Drought

European Commission's Vice-President for Inter-Institutional Relations has called for increased investment in sustainable soil management, drought-resistant crops and vegetation cover.

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 TALINN, Estonia

Helsinki Convention Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

The Helsinki convention is known amongst other things for its protection of water quality and water related ecosystems, as well as its broad protection of groundwater sources. Its framework provides the broad parameters for cooperation under which many more detailed agreements are negotiated at river basin level.

28 Jul 2022 COPENHAGEN, Denmark

European Environment Agency Recommends Circularity In Wastewater Treatment

In a new report the European Environment Agency (EEA) recommends initiatives towards achieving circularity in wastewater treatment and focuses on urban water treatment facilities.

28 Jul 2022 BONN, Germany

Experts Launch Two Reports On Global Biodiversity

The 9th session of the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has approved two reports: the Sustainable Use Assessment which reports on the sustainable use of wild species, and the Values Assessment, which reports on the diverse values and valuation of nature.

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 SEOUL, South Korea

South Korea Requests Prior Notification Of Dam Releases

Unexpected water release from North Korea's Hwanggang dam aggravates high water in Imjin River in South Korea.