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28 May 2021 Washington D.C., United States

New US Legislation Will Protect Against Utility Shutoffs

Bill, prompted by pandemic, would grant water and electric utilities, broadband providers $10 Million USD each in low-interest loans in exchange for a moratorium on shutoffs. Includes debt forgiveness terms.

27 May 2021 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

New Water Policy Approved By African Development Bank

Four principles focus on specific action points in water security, management and access as well as transboundary issues. Provide a general framework for expansion of bank's role. COVID-19 has highlighted need for greater intervention.

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 STIRLING, United Kingdom

Interview: New Scotland, Hydro Nation Chair

Video interview: A new academic Chair has been appointed as part of Scotland's Hydro Nation initiative. Professor Andrew Tyler of the University of Stirling talks about the need to break through structural boundaries to address water challenges and achieve sustainable prosperity and a green recovery for Scotland.

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 TEL AVIV

Remaining Pollution Threat In Israel Streams

Since 1997, much research and monitoring has gone into addressing the primary pollutants in Israel’s streams: sewage, animal waste, agricultural drainage, and summer droughts.

1 May 2021 BANGKOK

Water Tensions Over Industrial Boom In Eastern Thailand

Thailand is embarking on an ambitious industrialisation drive along its eastern seaboard; local communities and conservationists fear water "conflict".

29 Apr 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Interview: Water Is Lever For Shifting Gear On Climate Action

Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs of the Netherlands talks to us about his work, the Netherlands' unique approach to valuing water and the need for global cooperation to maximise the leverage of water both in mitigation of and adaptation for climate change.

26 Apr 2021 Washington DC, United States

Biden's First 100 Days Of Water

The first 100 days of an American presidency set the tone for an administration as well as its priorities. Joseph Biden has linked his climate agenda to job creation at home and to reasserting US leadership on the international stage. What do Biden's words and actions mean for water?

21 Apr 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States

United States: Thousands Of Lives Could Have Been Saved By Nationwide Suspension Of Water Cutoffs During COVID Crisis

A nationwide moratorium on water shut-offs during COVID crisis would have saved lives and prevented infections.

Minorities disproportionately effected.

Calls for Biden administration to cancel water debt.

6 Apr 2021 SANTIAGO, Chile

New Ministry Of Water For Chile

Central Oversight Of 43 Chilean Water Authorities

17 Mar 2021 WASHINGTON DC

Biden To Review Trump Changes To Lead And Copper Rule

US administration implements 90-day delay in review of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) in drinking water to allow consultation period.