Noticias sobre Argentina
Water management takes centre stage at 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The increased pressure on water resources and water stress can deepen already severely unequal access to water.
IDB approves $800m credit line for modernization of Salto Grande project in Argentina and Uruguay
IDB approved credit line up to $800 million to support modernization of the Salto Grande Binational Hydroelectric complex.
Expanding large-scale agriculture is escalating flooding in the largest South American breadbasket
A new study revealing that huge expansions of extensive large-scale agriculture is making the South American plains more vulnerable to widespread flooding should act as a “wake-up call”, say researchers.
H2O Innovation breaks into Israeli market
H2O Innovation announces that it has recently received two large coupling orders and that it is experiencing a breakthrough in the Israeli desalination market.
Celeste Saulo of Argentina appointed first female Secretary-General of WMO
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Half of the world’s largest lakes are losing water, shows new study
More than 50% of the largest lakes in the world are losing water, according to a new assessment published today in Science .
“My roots are why I work in water, directing my discoveries for those whose struggles were my own”
Poor water quality affects millions of people worldwide.
UN 2023 Water Conference: water as the catalyst for sustainable development
“The UN 2023 Water Conference in March must result in a bold Water Action Agenda that gives our world's lifeblood the commitment it deserves” – António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations.
Suez appoints Pierre Pauliac as Chief Operating Officer in charge of the water division
As of March 17, Pierre Pauliac will replace Maximilien Pellegrini in the Group Executive Committee, as Chief Operating Officer in charge of the Water division.
Mekorot looks to expand its activity in South America
Israel’s national water company, Mekorot, has signed various agreements in Argentina, with the aim of expanding its international consulting and planning activities to the water sector in South America, reports The Jerusalem Post.
10 entrepreneurs share $1.9 million to tackle global freshwater crisis
Securing the world’s global freshwater ecosystems, under increasing threat from climate change, population growth and consumer demand, has become more critical than ever.
Felip Ortuño appointed Technical Director at WSP in the United Kingdom
Felip Ortuño has been appointed Technical Director at WSP in the United Kingdom.
UNESCO finds that some iconic World Heritage glaciers will disappear by 2050
New UNESCO data highlight the accelerated melting of glaciers in World Heritage sites, with glaciers in a third of sites set to disappear by 2050.
Arsenic challenge unites water teams in the Netherlands and Argentina
Dutch collaboration helps bring innovative solutions to arsenic removal in Argentina. Promising results exceed WHO arsenic levels considerably. Water treatment solution has potential for other nations, including Bangladesh.
Large parts of world drier than normal in 2021: WMO
Most of the globe was drier than normal in 2021, with “cascading effects on economies, ecosystems and our daily lives”, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.
UAE finances $29 million to modernise Argentina’s water infrastructure
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a financing agreement with the Argentine government for an AED105.8 million (US$28.8 million) project to build modern water plants and rehabilitate and expand existing water stations in 26 villages in Cordoba province.
Fluence wins first wastewater treatment contracts in Taiwan and Korea
Fluence has secured new strategic orders, including its first wastewater treatment contracts in Taiwan and Korea.
Fire in the Amazon associated more with agricultural burning and deforestation than with drought
By Luciana Constantino, FAPESP.
Webuild wins $144 mln water treatment project for pulp mill in Paraguay
Webuild’s subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti will deliver three water plants for pulp mill near Concepción. Project will enrich the business portfolio of Fisia Italimpianti. Fisia Italimpianti strengthens Webuild’s ranking as global leader in water sector in latest ENR survey.
IDB approves up to $810 million for Argentina’s water resources management
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a line of credit of up to $810 million for Argentina's water resources management and water security program.