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2 Nov 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States

Three US Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Climate Change Impacts

Effects of climate change will increase competition for water resources, causing food scarcity and heightening social tensions around the world within 20 to 30 years.

26 Oct 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States

Water Efficiency And Accountability For Equitable Distribution

UN-Water Expert Group warns that the pressure on freshwater resources will not relax Fair distribution will benefit those in greater need.

26 Oct 2021 BAGHDAD, Iraq

Iraq Drought And Crop Reduction Consequences

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO),,the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) call for urgent food assistance in face of three-year Iraq drought. Crop reduction impacts.

25 Oct 2021 SYDNEY, Australia

Ecological Threat Report: 1.26 Billion Risk Conflict And Displacement

New report confirms cyclical relationship between ecological degradation and conflict, examining 3 ecological "hotspots"

22 Oct 2021 TOKYO, Japan

Fukushima: Radioactive Water Release To Commence In Early 2023

New Prime Minister will implement plan to begin release of contaminated water into ocean; IAEA supports plan; local fishing industry and neighboring countries unconvinced.

4 Oct 2021 BONN

How Fairtrade Farmers Cope With Climate Change?

Regional variations in climate will affect smallholders. No silver bullets to assist in survival.

4 Oct 2021 NEW DELHI

New India Rice Variety To Improve Water Efficiency

New varieties reduce water and pesticide requirements

4 Oct 2021 COPENHAGEN

The Future Of Vertical Farming

Vertical indoor farming: robots to seed, renewable LED lighting, pesticide free, less water usage

4 Oct 2021 BRUSSELS, Belgium

EU Policies Unable To Reduce Agricultural Water Use

Mismatch of policy and practice has led to uncertainty about sustainability of water use in EU agriculture.

29 Sep 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States

Guterres Warns Of Conflict Caused By Water Crisis

Secretary-General warns UN Security Council of the possibility of increasing climate-related conflict