Noticias sobre Burundi
Africa’s water moment: how the 2026 African Union priority could reshape investment and delivery
At its 39th Ordinary Session, held on 14–15 February 2026 in Addis Ababa, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union adopted the 2026 Theme of the Year, “Ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063”.
Lake Tanganyika Basin countries launch initiative to protect biodiversity, enhance water security
The governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of the Lake Tanganyika Basin.
World Bank combats flood risk in Burundi
A new World Bank-financed project will support flood mitigation and resilience in Bujumbura, combining high-impact investments for flood risk management, flood resilience, and help to improve the country’s climate-resilient urban management.
Digital technology to tackle 21st century floods on a global scale
Floods, the deadliest natural disasters worldwide, have claimed the lives of approximately 3.2 million people in the past century; that is more than 50% of the victims of natural disasters in that period, according to data from the Water Research and Technological Development Center of the University of Salamanca (Spain).
Only 36 per cent of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding met in 2023
In advance of World Water Day, Action Against Hunger calls for support to close the water funding gap.
Fleeing drought, vulnerable populations face flood risk in most African countries
The Horn of Africa and southern Africa saw the most people move during droughts, according to a new continent-scale assessment of settlement locations in Africa.
AfDB boosts water supply and climate resilience in Burundi with two grant agreements
The Government of Burundi and the African Development Bank have signed two grant agreements totalling $13.15 million to implement Phase 1 of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme (PASEREC-Phase1).
The AfDB grants Burundi over $13 million to tackle climate change impacts through water security
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group granted funding of USD 13.15 million to Burundi on 5 October 2023, to help the country implement Phase 1 of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme.
Africa needs investment to tackle climate change, warns WMO
Climate Action in Africa gains momentum, but more is needed.
Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children
Diarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding.
Weak La Niña may re-emerge
Weather forecasts and climate outlooks support humanitarian action
Groundwater recharge rates mapped for Africa
Effective governance and investment decisions need to be informed by reliable data, not only about where groundwater exists, but also the rate at which groundwater is replenished.
COVID-19 stresses the need to transform Africa’s water, sanitation and hygiene services sector
The SWA Africa Region Finance Ministers’ Meeting held 4 November, highlighted a need for the continent’s Ministers of Finance to place more focus on and increase investments for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
Massive floods in DRC’s South Kivu impact 80,000 people, kill dozens
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic on Monday's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Dry weather increases by two the list of countries in need of external food assistance
FAO report highlights risks posed by locusts in Africa amid stronger output trends in the Near East and Asia.
ADB approves €8m technical assistance grant for the preparation of Ruzizi IV Hydro Power Project
The African Development Bank Group has approved an €8 million grant drawn from the European Union’s Africa Investment Platform (EU-AIP) to support the preparation of the Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project.
Almar Water Solutions attended the 27th Nile Basin Initiative Council of Ministers in Nairobi
Carlos Cosin, CEO of Almar Water Solutions, attended yesterday the 27th Nile Basin Initiative Council of Ministers at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya to present innovative solutions to address the water challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Global climate change concerns for Africa’s Lake Victoria
Global climate change could cause Africa’s Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake and source of the Nile River, to dry up in the next 500 years, according to new findings from a team of researchers led by the University of Houston.
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
41 countries in need of food assistance – African Swine Fever threatening food security of a large number of people.
Voith supplies water to wire solution for small hydropower plant in Burundi
Project is of high national importance since it will support the economic and social development for the local population. Works on the East African small hydropower plant Kabu 16 started in March 2019. Significant small hydropower potential in Africa.