Noticias sobre Maldives
Atoll nations face immediate climate threat to their development
Most atoll islands are low-lying islets emerging around coral reefs.
Maldives Ventures into the Blue Economy
Almost half of Maldives’ population and more than 70 percent of its critical infrastructure lie within 100 meters of its shoreline.
Novosibirsk: Russian Instagrammers’ paradise is actually a toxic lake
Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia.
Sri Lanka strengthens its climate resilience
The World Bank approved a $310 million loan to reduce and mitigate flood risks in the lower Kelani basin in Colombo and improve weather forecasting and early warning systems across Sri Lanka.
World Bank supports climate resilient agriculture and infrastructure services in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and the World Bank signed two new agreements worth $150 million to improve climate resilience and agriculture productivity for small farmers and support priority infrastructure through public-private partnerships.
Hitachi receives an order for seawater RO desalination system in the Maldives
Providing a package that includes supplying facilities and equipment as well as financing support.
Climate change recognized as ‘threat multiplier’, UN Security Council debates its impact on peace
As climate change is increasingly recognized as a “threat multiplier” by scientists, political representatives, and civil society across the world, the United Nations Security Council held an open debate on Friday to discuss its concrete impact on peace and security, and focus on tangible ways to diminish the effects of global warming.
CEH leads £20m research to tackle nitrogen pollution
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology will lead a major international research programme to tackle the challenge that nitrogen pollution poses for the environment, food security, human health and the economy in South Asia.
UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs
World’s 16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50% more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under a foot (30.5 cm) of brine.