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22 Jul 2021 ELEGU
Multimillion USD WASH Facility For Elegu And Bibia, Kenya
End of water crises and improved sanitation anticipated upon completion next year. $55 Million USD from KfW funds Amuru District programme.
22 Jul 2021 MECCA
Hajj Traditions In A Pandemic Year: Innovative Distribution Of Holy Zamzam Water
New type of memento distribution at this year's hajj: robot distribution of Zamzam water
22 Jul 2021 WASHINGTON DC
Satellite Early Warning System Identifies Algal Blooms
New web-tool to help water managers in early identification of algae blooms.
21 Jul 2021 London, United Kingdom
England: Water Companies Fail To Meet Environmental Responsibilities
Environment Agency report finds only five of England's nine water and sewage companies achieved the highest 4 star rating, while none met all environment expectations. Worst performers were Southern Water and South West Water.
8 Jul 2021 NAIROBI
Africa Has A Champion For Sanitation And Hygiene
HE Mrs Fatima Maada Bio appointed Africa Champion by African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW)
7 Jul 2021 New York, United States
Water Front And Centre At UNICEF Annual Session
Agency Director Henrietta Fore highlights work done to supply 106 million with WASH services across 153 countries during pandemic response. Stresses importance of innovation in bid to meet SDGs and draws attention to continued gender inequalities associated with water.
7 Jul 2021 Washington D.C, United States
How Water Security Is Critical To Climate Resilience
A panel discussion hosted by the US Department of State examined how water intersects with climate change at a local and global level and what the sector can do to make water security a pathway to climate resilience. An economist, a sociologist and an engineer shared their experiences.
6 Jul 2021 SINGAPORE, Singapore
Drones Enhance Reservoir Monitoring In Singapore
Drone surveillance of six reservoirs will help Singapore Water Agency track water quality through aquatic plant overgrowth and enable rapid response to illegal fishing and vessel overcrowding. Will save 5,000 hours of manual checks.
4 Jul 2021 ABUJA, Nigeria
World Bank Support For Nigeria WASH Services
World Bank credit line will provide upgraded WASH services to schools and health care facilities and help eradicate open defecation across 500 communities.
3 Jul 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa
Billion Dollar Investment For Lesotho Water Project
$1 Billion USD raised for Lesotho Highlands project will enable construction of dam cluster and 38km water transfer tunnel to supply South African cities. Phase 2 of 30-year, 5-phase agreement between Johannesburg and Gauteng significant to socio-economic prospects of both nations.
7 Jun 2021 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Volcano Leaves 32 Dead, Half A Million Without Water In DRC
Deadly eruption near Goma city in eastern DRC forced residents to walk long distances to access water at Lake Kivu. Bid to prevent spread of cholera.
4 Jun 2021 Washington D.C., United States
Satellite Data Reveals Climate Change Impacts On Water Cycle
Study uses new gravity observation method to monitor changes to global water cycle. Satellite data helps measure mass change of water from different oceans across the planet. NASA calls previous methods ineffective, says trends provide deeper understanding of possible future implications of climate change. Experts suggest "global greening" could be a factor.