Noticias sobre Ethiopia
Kenya’s rising lakes threaten people and the environment
Kenya's Rift Valley boasts beautiful lakes which provide havens for wildlife, and are also vital to people and the economy.
With land grabs comes competition for water, and local farmers are likely to lose
Water from Ethiopia's Omo River, which flows for 472 miles along the country's southwest side, has helped sustain the livelihood of tribal populations for hundreds of years.
On verge of record drought, East Africa grapples with new climate normal
In November 2021, scientists at the Famine Early Warning System Network sent out a warning that an unprecedented drought in the Horn of Africa was imminent if poor seasonal rainfall continued into 2022.
Study: Most African countries have groundwater reserves to face at least 5 years of drought
There is enough groundwater under the continent of Africa for most countries to survive at least five years of drought – and some, more than 50 years – according to research by WaterAid and the British Geological Survey (BGS) released.
UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure
Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in 2015, just 29 African nations have made some progress over the past three to five years, 25 have made none, according to the UN's first-ever assessment of water security in Africa.
Social justice starts with water security for all
Did you know February 20th is World Day of Social Justice?
Germany contributes €20 million to avert hunger crisis in drought-stricken Horn of Africa
The funding aims to support lives and livelihoods of most severely drought-affected farmers and herders.
Drought in the Horn of Africa: New analyses flag mounting risks, need to support rural families
FAO senior officials visit affected areas in the rush to save lives and livelihoods.
Millions face hunger as drought grips Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, warns UN
Call for US$327 million to respond to immediate needs of 4.5 million people and help communities become more resilient to extreme climate shocks.
Early warning tool predicts conflict in parts of drought-stricken Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Drought that threatens a fourth consecutive growing season in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia puts the countries at risk of emerging conflicts, according to a new quarterly update that analyzes findings from a global early warning tool.
Prolonged drought pushing families in Ethiopia to the brink
More than 6.8 million people in drought-impacted areas will be in need of urgent humanitarian assistance by mid-2022.
Rising global temperatures spell high flood risk for river basins
River basins around the world are vulnerable to increased flood danger from rising global temperatures, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Driest conditions in Ethiopia and Somalia seen in forty years threaten the wellbeing of millions
More people are going hungry as food and water prices rise, community members are selling their property at lower prices and even being forced to leave their homes.
Osward Mulenga Chanda appointed Director of the AFDB’s Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Chanda brings nearly 30 years’ work experience in policy dialogue and investment programming.
EU allocates €21.5 million funding to tackle Horn of Africa drought
The Commission has allocated €21.5 million in additional humanitarian funding to the Horn of Africa to help the region fight off what is rapidly becoming its worst drought in decades, already affecting millions of people.
Climate change risks ‘runaway’ humanitarian crisis, aid system collapse, UN warns
By Megan Rowling. Aid agencies say the needs of those hit by droughts and floods are surging and could spiral out of control, calling for more money to help the vulnerable adapt to a warmer world.
Climate change triggers mounting food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Africa
Changing precipitation patterns, rising temperatures and more extreme weather contributed to mounting food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Africa in 2020, compounding the socio-economic and health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Syria and Iraq remain at risk of conflict over water-related matters
An analysis of global indicators shows that much of Syria and Iraq remain at risk of conflict over water-related matters, according to a new quarterly update that summarizes findings from an early warning tool.
Changing climate increases the need for water diplomacy
Water issues are increasingly political, meaning tensions need to be tackled in new ways
Finding the economic value of irrigation water in the Nile Basin to enhance water saving
A recent study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) estimated the economic value of irrigation water for major crops in various agricultural systems of the Nile Basin.