Noticias sobre Jordan
Experts reveal build up to global water crisis as water scarcity increases
Earlier this week participants in the Water 2019 conference hosted by Chatham House, the nearly century-old think tank based in London, discussed the geopolitics of water,…
Birmingham desalination technology starts field tests in Palestine
A new ‘low energy’ desalination technology, developed at Aston University and the University of Birmingham, and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, will soon begin field tests in Palestine, where it is expected to help mitigate the effects of water shortages and improve the efficiency of crop production.
The world is off track to achieve SDG 6, only 10 years to harvest! What can MENA region do
Four years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, UN-Water reports show the world is off track to achieve the water goal – the heart of the SDGs-, thus the same goes for all water related SDGs (only 10 years to harvest SDGs).
Drones help map Iceland’s disappearing glaciers
A new 3D process which involves old aerial photos and modern-day drone photography has shed light on accelerated ice loss from some of Iceland’s largest glaciers.
Open source mapping tools prepare new generation of water managers
As expanding populations and increasing climate change demand more efficient use of water in producing food, reliable data for monitoring crop productivity have become crucial.
EIB provides a grant of EUR 16.3 million to improve water supply systems in Jordan
The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a grant agreement of EUR 16.3 million to support the implementation of the Deir Alla and Al-Karamah project.
New aerial photographs shed light on dark days for Mont Blanc
In 1919, the Swiss pilot and photographer Walter Mittelholzer flew over Mont Blanc in a biplane photographing the alpine landscape.
Fossil aquifers
In a place like Delaware, where it rains frequently, water is a renewable resource.
Untapped opportunities
Highlighting the Need to Integrate Young Women in Water Management.
World Bank to finance US$245M for Argentina’s sanitation services in Matanza-Riachuelo river basin
The World Bank Board of Directors approved two loans totaling US$395 million to continue with the construction of sanitation infrastructure in the Matanza-Riachuelo river basin and to support Buenos Aires Province in the implementation of the social tariff for electricity.
Troubled waters and the path to success
Only a handful of challenges are large enough to unite humanity in a common cause.
Are water shortages driving migration? Researchers dispel myths
By Adela Suliman.
Water harvester makes it easy to quench your thirst in the desert
With water scarcity a growing problem worldwide, University of California, Berkeley, researchers are close to producing a microwave-sized water harvester that will allow you to pull all the water you need directly from the air — even in the hot, dry desert.
Every drop counts
How aquaponics and integrated agri-aquaculture farms are making smart use of water.
Facilitating countries in Africa and the Middle East for water-related sustainable development
Effective planning and policy implementation through strengthening and realigning enabling environments are critical to driving success in achieving SDG 6.
New study solves mistery of salt buildup on bottom on Dead Sea
New research explains why salt crystals are piling up on the deepest parts of the Dead Sea’s floor, a finding that could help scientists understand how large salt deposits formed in Earth’s geologic past.
Working to bridge the finance cap in Jordan’s water sector
GWP Mediterranean has been working actively in Jordan for over a decade, assisting the country’s water sector to meet the challenging demands it faces.
Water crisis in Jordan
Facing severe drought and needs of refugees, the country is digging deep for freshwater resources.
UNESCO calls for a paradigm shift towards water security for sustainable peace
How we manage water, bond of life and fragile resource, will define our success in achieving all goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Thames Water helps quarter of a million homes be water smart
Thames Water has now helped 250,000 homes save a massive 20 million litres of water every day as part of its award-winning smarter home visit project.