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26 Jul 2021 Zhengzhou, China

China Floods: Death Toll Rises, Hundreds Of Thousands Flee

The severe rainstorms have now moved north impacting neighbouring cities and regions, with collapsed roads and damaged dams and reservoirs cutting off power leaving thousands trapped without electricity and water supplies. In one incident, 12 drowned in a Zhengzhou train.

Locals were unprepared for the downpours as weather forecasters had issued a warning for extreme rain for the wrong place and time.

Farmers in the Henan region have lost livelihoods with at least 200,000 chickens and up to 6,000 pigs lost in the floods

21 Jul 2021 Washington DC, United States

US Drought Brings Wildfires, Water Shortages, Crop Failure

As the west of the US swelters and burns under sustained drought conditions, there are wider implications for national security and global food prices. Water levels in the Colorado River system are dangerously low and states are bickering over access to irrigation waters.

8 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil: Worst Drought In Nine Decades Threatens Crop Transportation

Government to reduce number of cargo ships permitted on the Parana River basin, part of Brazil’s fourth- largest waterway for cargo transport. Restrictions could impact Brazil’s agriculture sector, particularly in the major farming states of Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo which rely on the 2,400km waterway for crop transportation.

1 Jun 2021 Nuuk, Greenland

High Levels Of Mercury Contamination Found In Greenland Glacier Meltwater

New research of Greenland glaciers reveals alarmingly high concentrations of mercury. Implications for the country's seafood export industry. Concentrations similar to rivers in India and China.

1 Jun 2021 LAHORE

Call For Equitable Water Sharing Among Pakistan Provinces

There has been a shortage of water this year and this shortage has to be shared equally by all the provinces of Pakistan, according to Punjab Minister for Agriculture Hussain Jahanian Gardezi.>

25 May 2021 BANISSA

Kenya and Ethiopia Seek End To Tribal Water Conflict

Regular peace engagement and consultation meetings will be held

25 May 2021 ROCHEFORT

Trappists vs Miners In Belgium Water Supply Struggle

Monks are concerned that proposed environmental changes would affect the taste of its famous beer.

25 May 2021 ALICANTE

Protests In Spain Over Ecosystems / Agri Water Supply Priorities

Proposed reduction in availability will affect regional crop production in Valencia.

12 May 2021 GLASGOW, United Kingdom

SDGs: Leadership And Sustainable Policies Required

Even developed countries will find it difficult to meet their Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Guest article by Professor Asit Biswas and Professor Cecilia Tortajada.

4 May 2021 LONDON

"Our Children Face Wars Over Food And Water": EU VP

In a media interview, Frans Timmermans warns that sacrifices would be needed from the older generation to ensure that young people can live in a safe climate.

4 May 2021 BISKEK, Kyrgyzstan

Deadly Water-related Skirmishes At Kyrgyz / Tajik Border

Disputes over water pumping station surveillance equipment quickly escalated into armed skirmish; over 50 dead and 150 injured on 28 April. 1 May Ceasefire. Tensions continue.

1 May 2021 Darwin

Australian Agribusiness Water Extraction License Challenged

The Northern Territory government awarded Fortune Agribusiness a license to extract 40 billion liters of underground water per year to irrigate a 3500-hectare horticulture project at Singleton cattle station, about 380km north of Alice Springs. Native title holders concerned.