Noticias sobre Austria
Exploring the Water-Energy Nexus on World Energy Efficiency Day 2024
Since 1998, every March 5th marks World Energy Efficiency Day.
European Investment Bank pours €1.26B into Austria for renewable energy and water supply projects
In 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group in Austria has focused its financing on projects that support renewable energies, water-supply and social housing.
European Commission approves quantum key distribution infrastructure for enhanced cybersecurity
Europe is giving the go-ahead for the next technological leap for secure digitalization.
From glaciers to rainfall: Understanding unexpected rain
In 2018, a group of students from the Universities of Innsbruck, Austria, and Hamburg, Germany, were on a research excursion close to the village of Llupa in the Rio Santa valley in the Peruvian Andes.
Looking beyond our borders would improve preparedness for extreme floods
Almost all extreme flooding across Europe could be anticipated by looking at previous major events in other similar parts of the continent, according to a new study.
Brazilian researchers develop method of purifying water contaminated by glyphosate
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP.
Climate-changing human activity could lead to 1 billion deaths over the next century
Aggressive energy policies needed to decrease carbon emissions and minimize loss of lives, says new study.
Iraq initiates enormous desalination project
A senior Iraqi government official has disclosed that Iraq has embarked on a significant initiative to build a seawater desalination plant in the Southern Basra province, reports Utilities Middle East.
EBRD supports Egypt’s water sector with NUCA
EBRD’s fourth participation in El Taamir’s securitisation local currency bond programme.
New study reveals irrigation’s mixed effects around the world
Trajectory of irrigation water use in many regions is unsustainable, but practice is vital in managing climate change and future agricultural development, researchers conclude.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high
The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards in 2022, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today.
Hotter weather not diminishing runoff and river discharge as expected
Runoff and river discharge are important components in Earth’s water cycle, but as climate change tightens its grip, heatwaves and instances of drought are increasingly hitting the headlines.
Drinking water: Ensuring water quality intended for human consumption
Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being.
Multiple governments issue warnings over Europe’s water crisis
Warnings have been issued by multiple governments around Europe of critical water shortages as the winter drought continues to make its presence felt, with heatwaves and a dearth of rainfall leaving river systems high and dry.
UN water experts: The world is off-track to meet its sustainable water goal by 2030
3 out of 4 people currently live in water-insecure countries. More people die from a lack of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services than water-related disasters, reveals the new UN global water security assessment.
EBRD finances largest hydropower project in the Kyrgyz Republic
EBRD finances largest hydropower project in the Kyrgyz Republic. Bank funds of €13.8 million will help modernise the 7.6 MW Lebedinovskaya HPP. Improved energy security and better climate resilience for the country.
Satellite data shows sustained severe drought in Europe
Europe has been experiencing a severe drought for years.
ACWA Power partners with Verbund for green hydrogen projects
Saudi company to work with Austria’s leading electricity company to explore joint projects on green hydrogen. Memorandum of Understanding signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023.
ADB, Wabag sign $25 million debt facility to support sanitation and water security in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $25 million debt facility with VA Tech Wabag Limited (Wabag) to support sanitation and water security through the development of new sewage treatment plants in India.
ADB announces $200 million goal for Water Resilience Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined with partners at COP27 to announce the ambition to mobilize more than $200 million from 2021 to 2025 to build water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.