Noticias sobre Japan
ADB loans $200 million to develop irrigation system in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan for the development of an irrigation system in Punjab province in Pakistan that will help increase agricultural productivity and enhance food security.
Study suggests Sun is likely an unaccounted source of the Earth’s water
Curtin University researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth’s water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source
Japan adds Izumi Wintering Habitat of Cranes to the list of Wetlands of International Importance
Japan has designated its 53rd Wetland of International Importance.
SWPC shortlists eight companies for Rabigh 4 IWP
Four months after announcing the Request for Qualification (RFQ) to the interested firms for the Rabigh 4 Independent Water Project (IWP), Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has preselected eight groups to bid for the plant.
Researchers develop the first Canada-wide flood impact map
Western researcher Slobodan P. Simonovic shows how – and where – flooding will put humans and property at risk under changing climate.
Deutsche Telekom and divirod’s digital solutions to help municipalities combat water disasters
Sensors continuously collect water data on coasts, lakes, rivers and on roofs. Water level measurements provide citizens, emergency services, and decision-makers with a real-time assessment of the situation. Strengthening resilience against water risks: today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Eleven companies prequalify for Adnoc’s Project Wave
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has prequalified eleven firms and consortia to take part in the bidding for a planned public-private (PPP) water treatment scheme, called “Project Wave,” reports Energy & Utilities.
Research reveals untapped potential of water in achieving global carbon emissions challenge
New research shows leading organisations could save 86 billion cubic meters of water and provide a quarter of the annual emissions cuts needed to meet 2030 climate goal.
Water insecurity on the rise in Asia, warns WMO
Extreme weather and climate change impacts across Asia in 2020 caused the loss of life of thousands of people, displaced millions of others and cost hundreds of billions of dollars, while wreaking a heavy toll on infrastructure and ecosystems.
Marubeni, TAQA to develop power and water project for Aramco
Marubeni announces that, together with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (hereinafter, “TAQA”), Marubeni has signed a Water and Energy Conversion Agreement to develop a…
Wake up to the looming water crisis, report warns
Water-related hazards like floods and droughts are increasing because of climate change.
A consortium led by Metito will build the Sfax seawater desalination plant in Tunisia
A consortium of Metito, Orascom and Cobra has been awarded a contract to build a seawater desalination plant in Sfax, Tunisia, informs Energy & Utilities.
Tree rings from old growth Douglas-firs on the Oregon Coast show evidence of 1700 tsunami
Core samples taken from a stand of old growth Douglas-fir trees in the South Beach area just south of Newport showed reduced growth following the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Pacific Northwest in 1700.
UNEP and Sri Lanka announce a new collaboration to fight plastic pollution in rivers
The Japan-funded CounterMEASURE project works to identify sources and pathways of plastic pollution in river systems in Asia, particularly the Mekong and the Ganges.
IAEA, Japan agree to begin implementing project to monitor water release at Fukushima Daiichi
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Japan have agreed to begin implementing the on-site safety review of the water release at Fukushima Daiichi in September.
Saudi Arabia postpones deadline for Ras al-Khair privatisation project
The date to submit bids for the privatisation od the Ras al-Khair plant has been postponed, informs Energy & Utilities.
HPNow and Kaneya sign HPGen™ distribution agreement for Japanese high-tech horticulture market
HPNow, a global provider of HPGen™ Peroxide UltraPure™ on-site generation solutions, and Kaneya, Japan’s leading distributor of advanced horticulture inputs and solutions, are pleased to announce the signing of an HPGen™ distribution agreement for the Japanese market.
Sacyr renews its commitment to the Spanish Handball Federation
The infrastructures and services company, which sponsors the federation since 2015, extends its support to Spanish handball for another two years.
Veolia signs off the operation of Miyagi Water and WasteWater Concession Project in Japan
Led by Veolia and METAWATER Co., Ltd., a consortium with 8 other local partners signed off the Basic Agreement towards a concession contract to manage the operation, management and renewal works of the water services in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture.
Tiny tools: Controlling individual water droplets as biochemical reactors
Scientists develop a method to better manipulate tiny droplets in lab-on-a-chip applications for biochemistry, cell culturing, and drug screening.