Noticias sobre Mali
New U.S. cybersecurity bill targets water system protections
The proposed Water Risk and Resilience Organization Establishment Act would establish a specialized agency with cybersecurity and water system expertise. The Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) represents a collaborative model leveraging the knowledge of the water sector.
MIT scientists harness AI and robotics to extract natural hydrogen from subsurface rocks
Iwnetim Abate aims to stimulate natural hydrogen production underground, potentially unearthing a new path to a cheap, carbon-free energy source.
Sub-Saharan Africa left to pick up $8.4 billion cost of healthcare infections
Infections caused by lack of handwashing facilities, clean water and decent toilets are costing Sub-Saharan Africa $8.4 billion each year, finds new data from WaterAid and the World Bank.
Food insecurity, flash floods and drought add to conflict risk, analysis says
The WPS partnership’s latest update is based on a March 2024 analysis and focuses on the next 12 months.
Data integration, key to the future of smart irrigation
The agricultural sector requires profound transformation to meet the challenges posed by water scarcity, rising prices and the need to be more competitive.
Arcadis spearheads water distribution digital twin initiative in City of Houston
Arcadis selected for water distribution model expertise and approach to digital twins and artificial intelligence.
Iraq announces construction of new water treatment plants
Iraq is on the verge of appointing a consultant to oversee a project aimed at constructing new water treatment facilities for essential housing developments and other regions lacking such infrastructure, Zawya reports.
Xylem, UNICEF deepen partnership to deliver vital Water Solutions in Horn of Africa
Programs address urgent water and sanitation challenges for communities in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
Hydrologist Taikan Oki becomes 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle – Taikan Oki wins the Stockholm Water Prize 2024.
UNESCO new report: Water crises threaten world peace
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. To preserve peace, States must boost international cooperation and transboundary agreements.
Towards peace and prosperity: the water industry builds pathways to water security
As the foundation of all life, water is not a commodity but a cornerstone of civilization, essential for agriculture, industry, and human well-being.
Only 36 per cent of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding met in 2023
In advance of World Water Day, Action Against Hunger calls for support to close the water funding gap.
Invisible water surcharge: Climate warming increases crop water demand in the San Joaquin Valley
University of California researchers from the USDA-funded Secure Water Future project recently found that increases in crop water demand explain half of the cumulative deficits of the agricultural water balance since 1980, exacerbating water reliance on depleting groundwater supplies and fluctuating surface water imports.
PUB launches 4th Edition of Global Innovation Challenge
National water agency PUB has launched the fourth edition of its Global Innovation Challenge (GIC), to crowdsource for innovative and smart solutions to enhance the operational resilience and sustainability of Singapore’s water infrastructure.
Europe to regulate the use of generative AI, with a focus on water and energy consumption
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing and shaping the future of humanity across nearly every industry, including the water sector.
Aganova consolidates its presence in the Middle East and opens its new office in Dubai
Aganova, a pioneering technology company in pipeline inspection to prevent water losses, announces the opening of its new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kahramaa teams up with Cyber Security Agency to strengthen cyberdefense in Qatar’s water sector
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa" signs a memorandum of understanding with the National Cyber Security Agency to establish a framework of cooperation between the two parties and strengthening the work in the field of cyber security.
Gov. of South Australia and companies fund further studies for Northern Water desalination project
The Government of South Australia has announced an agreement with the private sector to co-fund further studies to assess the feasibility of the Northen Water project, which would entail the construction of a 260 megalitre a day desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula, along with a 600 km pipeline.
Atmospheric scientist explores new drought prediction models
NOAA-funded UH project targets drought predictability amid rising climate concerns.
Iraq to implement 100 water and sewage projects in 2024
Iraq authorities revealed plans to undertake approximately 100 projects aimed at enhancing water and sewage networks as part of a comprehensive effort to rebuild the nation's infrastructure post-war, Zawya reports.