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9 Nov 2021 Washington DC, United States
Up to 42,000 Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Be Polluting US Water
New report quantifies toxic "forever chemicals" in US water as USEPA strengthens testing requirements.
2 Nov 2021 GLASGOW, United Kingdom
Report And Video: Experts Engage On Water Solutions For Our Changing Climate
In the search for water solutions as our planet's climate changes, the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) together with the University of Strathclyde, the University of Dundee and OOSKAnews hosted a pre-COP26 seminar on water solutions for climate change.
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.
4 Oct 2021 NEW DELHI
New India Rice Variety To Improve Water Efficiency
New varieties reduce water and pesticide requirements
4 Oct 2021 SACRAMENTO CA
California Will Consider Mandatory Water Restrictions In Event Of Dry Winter
State government is preparing for mandatory restrictions
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.
21 Sep 2021 Geneva, Switzerland
Pillars That Connect Water Diplomacy’s Roof To Foundations
Three "pillars" to successful water diplomacy.
22 Jul 2021 Berlin, Germany
Adaptation Is The Lesson Emerging From Europe Floods
Multiple flood warnings were issued, but failed to result in action. As Germany contemplates the human toll of the recent devastating floods, it identifies gaps in its communication systems while one of its top politicians shifts his position on climate change. Meanwhile, its neighbours in the Netherlands suffer zero human casualties as flood defences largely hold up.
14 Jul 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland
The Drama Of Water In A Time Of Global Transformation
Experts convene to examine water cooperation and management solutions in Eurasia. Arctic freshwater resources; the importance of forests; youth engagement; water and peace.
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.