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New AIIB report redefines the global water cycle as critical infrastructure
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has published its flagship annual study, Asian Infrastructure Finance 2026, under the title: Where the Water Flows.
BATRAW General Assembly in Bessines-sur-Gartempe: Advancing Europe’s circular battery economy
On July 1-2, 2025, Bessiness-Sur Gartempe, France, hosted the 7th General Assembly of the BATRAW project (HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-01, Grant No.
UNICEF and partners in DR Congo provide clean water to 700,000 people a day amid conflict
UNICEF and its partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are providing life-saving clean water supplies to 700,000 people a day – around 364,000 children – in the main eastern city of Goma after breaks in the water supply during fighting.
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.
Nancy J. Eslick: “Effective water management is a cost-efficient strategy for climate adaptation”
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African Development Fund allocates $135 million for water project in two Central African countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved $134.71 million to support infrastructure development and improve water resources on the border between the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
OPEC Fund approves close to US$1.2 billion new development funding
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is significantly stepping up its development support with nearly US$1.2 billion in new funding since June.
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
In response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management both within and across its borders.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs sounds alarm on flooding impact across West and Central Africa
Investments in preparedness, prevention and response measures needed to mitigate impact on people’s livelihoods and well-being
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.
UNICEF strengthens response to DRC’s worst floods in 60 years and growing cholera outbreak
Heavy rainfall leaves more than 2 million people – nearly 60 per cent children – in need of humanitarian assistance, as the Congo River rises to levels not seen in more than 60 years.
Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, agriculture, cities, and fertile ecosystems.
Researchers study one of the world’s darkest rivers
When the researchers came upon the Ruki River, they were quite taken aback.
Study finds 21st century mining boom across the tropics is degrading rivers
Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a Dartmouth-led study.
“Halfway into the SDG period we are failing the most vulnerable in terms of water security”
The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) recently published the world's first-ever "Global Water Security Assessment", highlighting significant development challenges.
Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship
While there is no shortage of water in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mines have other water-related challenges to face – not least of which is their impact on ground water levels due to dewatering.
New analysis finds a 70% funding cap for water programs in 41 countries
Action Against Hunger calls on donors to close the water funding gap to help tackle rising hunger.
2022: a year of extreme weather felt through water
Climate change is making itself felt with more frequent an intense droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world.
World Bank Group sanctions German and Chinese hydropower companies
The World Bank Group announced the sanctions of Germany-based Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co.