Noticias sobre Iraq

Fossil aquifers
POR UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Fossil aquifers

In a place like Delaware, where it rains frequently, water is a renewable resource.

Every drop counts
POR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)

Every drop counts

How aquaponics and integrated agri-aquaculture farms are making smart use of water.

Transboundary water cooperation key to prevent conflict
POR SMART WATER MAGAZINE

Transboundary water cooperation key to prevent conflict

Analysts from the Economist Intelligence Unit highlight shortcomings in transboundary water management at a global level in a new analysis, reports the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

new heatwave hits Europe
POR WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION

A new heatwave hits Europe

For the second time in less than one month, a widespread and intense heatwave impacted Europe, with many new maximum and minimum temperature records, disruption to transport and infrastructure and stress on people's health and the environment.

Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
POR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)

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.

Iraq: Ancient palace discovered after droughts reveal ruins
POR UNIVERSITÄT TÜBINGEN

Iraq: Ancient palace discovered after droughts reveal ruins

German-Kurdish research team came upon a surprising discovery as ruins emerge from the waters of the Tigris River.

Unlocking the potential of agricultural innovation to improve farmers' resilience to drought
POR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO)

Unlocking the potential of agricultural innovation to improve farmers’ resilience to drought

Unlocking the potential of agricultural innovations, be it simple solutions or satellite-based technologies, will help prevent a drought from turning into famine and forced displacement and to reverse desertification, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said.

Quality of products, services and number of attendees at SIGA 2019 confirm its leadership
POR IFEMA

Quality of products, services and number of attendees at SIGA 2019 confirm its leadership

More than 3,500 professionals from 33 countries learned about the newest products and services for the water industry, and established commercial relations, given the professional nature of the trade fair.

The EU is committed to making water tool for peace
POR EUROPEAN UNION EXTERNAL ACTION

The EU is committed to making water a tool for peace

A combination of a growing population and climate change makes water one of the most pressing challenges the world faces in the 21st century.