Noticias sobre Bhutan
Ground-breaking discovery finally proves rain really can move mountains
A pioneering technique which captures precisely how mountains bend to the will of raindrops has helped to solve a long-standing scientific enigma.
World Bank provides $200 million to help Bangladesh improve access to safe water and sanitation
The World Bank approved $200 million to help Bangladesh improve access to safe water and sanitation services in rural areas.
Study identifies need for investment in Asian hydropower modernisation
Hydropower stations constructed decades ago across Asia are in need of significant investment and upgrades to enhance their critical contribution to the region’s clean energy goals, according to new research.
Millions of children affected by devastating flooding in South Asia
Weeks of torrential monsoon rains, widespread flooding and deadly landslides in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have affected millions of children and families, UNICEF said.
Mainstreaming technology provides key solutions for disaster risk mitigation
By Giriraj Amarnath, Research Group Leader – Water Risks and Development Resilience (WRDR).
World Bank provides $170 million for better sanitation in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved $170 million to improve sanitation services in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka City, benefiting around 1.5 million people.
Indian governments make the leap to drought relief for farmers using real-time data
Governments in India are using satellite data combined with ground measurements to assess and mitigate drought damage to crops.
Bangladesh: $100 million World Bank financing for safe water and sanitation in municipalities
The government of Bangladesh has signed a $100 million financing agreement with the World Bank to ensure improved water supply, sanitation, and drainage system in selected 30 municipalities, benefiting about 600,000 people.
WMO launches new assessment tool to support water management
A new tool to help ensure the sustainable and effective management of water resources was launched at an international symposium on the Dynamic Water Resources Assessment Tool held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled in recent years
Fast-paced warming is consistently affecting huge region, says new study.
European Union to provide Bhutan €7.3 million for clean drinking water
The €7.3 million top-up agreement for local communities in Bhutan will help to improve local service delivery like the provision of clean drinking water.
CEH leads £20m research to tackle nitrogen pollution
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology will lead a major international research programme to tackle the challenge that nitrogen pollution poses for the environment, food security, human health and the economy in South Asia.
Climate change leading to water shortage in Andes, Himalayas
Rapidly melting glaciers causing similar problems on two continents.
Bangladesh: Access to Clean Water Will Reduce Poverty Faster
Bangladesh can reduce poverty and accelerate growth faster by taking urgent actions to improve the quality of water and sanitation, says a new World Bank report.