Noticias sobre Niger
More than 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Nigeria
More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are in need of humanitarian assistance – 60 per cent of which are children – and are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in the past decade, UNICEF warned today.
Flooding significantly impacts food security, research finds
New research finds that flooding can affect food security for more than 5.6 million people across several African nations.
Nigeria experiences the worst floods in a decade
The recent floods in Nigeria have resulted in more than 600 people dead as of last Sunday, informs Phys.org.
Africa needs investment to tackle climate change, warns WMO
Climate Action in Africa gains momentum, but more is needed.
UNICEF: Children suffering dire drought in parts of Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’
Number of drought-hit people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia without reliable access to safe water has risen from 9.5 million to 16.2 million in the space of five months, meanwhile children in the Sahel also facing extremely high levels of water vulnerability.
Lakes are in hot water as climate change creates a cauldron of issues
As intense heatwaves grip the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Portugal, at times exceeding temperatures 40C, as well as parts of North America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of ecological and environmental issues.
Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children
Diarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding.
Sustainable irrigation can feed billions, make agriculture resilient to climate change
As climate change shifts precipitation patterns, irrigation can be a powerful tool for increasing the world’s food supply—feeding more than a billion additional people without converting natural spaces into farmland, according to a new study by Carnegie’s Lorenzo Rosa published in Environmental Research Letters.
Food insecurity predicted to worsen conflicts, cause new ones in Eastern Africa
Large-scale acute food insecurity sparked by drought continuing into a fourth consecutive growing season puts Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia at risk of emerging and ongoing conflict, according to a new quarterly update that analyses findings from a global early warning tool.
Modeling study projects 21st century droughts will increase human migration
Drought and the potential increase in the number of droughts worldwide due to climate change remains a concern for scientists.
The Netherlands and EIB scale up support for water and sanitation projects in developing countries
EUR 25 million new Dutch government support for EIB managed Water Sector Fund agreed at World Water Forum. Dutch Special Envoy for International Water Affairs and EIB Vice President confirm strengthened cooperation. New funding will help to deliver sustainable water development goal - SDG 6.
Study: Most African countries have groundwater reserves to face at least 5 years of drought
There is enough groundwater under the continent of Africa for most countries to survive at least five years of drought – and some, more than 50 years – according to research by WaterAid and the British Geological Survey (BGS) released.
UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure
Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in 2015, just 29 African nations have made some progress over the past three to five years, 25 have made none, according to the UN's first-ever assessment of water security in Africa.
Unesco Chair in desalination and water treatment at Qatar University
Qatar University (QU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the establishment of a UNESCO Chair in Desalination and Water treatment at The Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University.
Sustainable groundwater use could be answer to Africa’s water issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a study led by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.
Deforestation increases risk of flash flooding in fast-growing West African coastal cities
The frequency of thunderstorms in some fast-growing African coastal cities has doubled over the past 30 years, with much of this increase linked to the impact of deforestation on the local climate, a study has found.
Denmark grants $30 million to African Water Facility for climate-smart water and sanitation
The Danish government has provided a $30.1 million grant to the African Development Bank-managed African Water Facility to enhance access to quality water and sanitation for Africans living in four arid and drought-prone countries.
Osward Mulenga Chanda appointed Director of the AFDB’s Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Chanda brings nearly 30 years’ work experience in policy dialogue and investment programming.
USAID signs MOU with Lagos state to improve management of water and sanitation services
The MOU is the first step towards enhancing urban water service delivery in Lagos State.
Sanitation workers: The forgotten frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19
Sanitation workers: The forgotten frontline workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. New studies from WaterAid reveal COVID-19 has exacerbated already horrendous conditions for sanitation workers around the world.