Noticias sobre Guyana
Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is likely to worsen.
Unveiling opportunities in the digital transformation of Caribbean water utilities
An IDB report analyses the challenges faced by water and sanitation utilities in the Caribbean region and opportunities brought forth by digital tools.
IDB pilots innovative data-sharing platform for Caribbean water utilities
A virtual community connects Caribbean water utilities for real-time data sharing and cost savings.
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.
Devastating cost of future coastal flooding for many developing nations predicted in new study
New global modeling predicts the devastating socioeconomic impacts of future extreme coastal flooding for developing nations caused by climate change, with Asia, West Africa and Egypt facing severe costs in the coming decades.
Fire in the Amazon associated more with agricultural burning and deforestation than with drought
By Luciana Constantino, FAPESP.
Veolia wins multi-million dollar contract for a seawater treatment package for One Guyana FPSO
Veolia Water Technologies, through its subsidiary VWS Westgarth Ltd, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the Yellowtail – SBM Offshore/McDermott Joint Venture (YTSM JV) for the supply of a seawater treatment process module for the One Guyana FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel), that will operate in the Stabroek block, offshore Guyana.
Study shows ‘unprecedented’ changes to world’s rivers
Dartmouth researchers show how dams and land use are altering flows of sediment.
SAPAL of Mexico selects TaKaDu’s Central Event Management (CEM)
The Leading Utility in Mexico, SAPAL will pilot TaKaDu to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer service and reduce water loss.
Climate change threatens one-third of global food production
New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at risk of being pushed into climate conditions in which no food is grown today.
World Bank provides US$26 million to strengthen flood risk management in Guyana
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the ongoing Guyana Flood Risk Management Project.
Rising seas threaten low-lying coastal cities – 10% of world population
Written by Leah Lazer, research analyst for Coalition for Urban Transitions
Veolia awarded a multi-million dollar contract for a seawater treatment package in Guyana
Veolia Water Technologies, through its subsidiary VWS Westgarth Ltd, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by SBM Offshore for the supply of a seawater treatment package for the Liza Unity FPSO, located in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana.