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Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group
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Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

AFDB & Lake Chad Basin Commission sign $10 million agreement to revitalize Lake Chad
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AFDB & Lake Chad Basin Commission sign $10 million agreement to revitalize Lake Chad

The African Development Bank Group and the Lake Chad Basin Commission (CBLT) have signed a $10.2 million grant agreement to implement the Technical Support Project for the Restoration of the Ecological and Economic Functions of the Lake Chad Basin (PARFEBALT).

When risks become reality: Confronting flooding and drought in 2024
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When risks become reality: Confronting flooding and drought in 2024

The latest report from World Weather Attribution in partnership with Climate Central confirms that extreme weather events are no longer distant threats—they are present-day realities, reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide.

Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: catalyst for global peace and security
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Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: a catalyst for global peace and security

Experts have devised a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.

"Digitalization and AI are key for water sector development while addressing African realities"
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“Digitalization and AI are key for water sector development while addressing African realities”

In 2021, the African Development Bank approved a groundbreaking Policy on Water, designed to enhance Africa’s water security and leverage the continent’s water assets for sustainable, green, and inclusive socio-economic growth.

Water investment key to averting global conflict surge
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Water investment key to averting global conflict surge

The international think-tank Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) launched the 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR).

Global study shows that most cities receive more rainfall than surrounding rural areas
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Global study shows that most cities receive more rainfall than surrounding rural areas

The effect of urbanization on temperature is relatively well known: Cities are often measurably warmer than their surrounding rural areas.

Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment
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Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment

As climate change continues to intensify, the world is seeing an increase in the number and intensity of climate- and weather-related disasters.

The risk of global water scarcity is greater when accounting for the origin of rain
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The risk of global water scarcity is greater when accounting for the origin of rain

Securing the world's water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time.

Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
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Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs

Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Office for Humanitarian Affairs sounds alarm on flooding impact across West and Central Africa
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UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs sounds alarm on flooding impact across West and Central Africa

Investments in preparedness, prevention and response measures needed to mitigate impact on people’s livelihoods and well-being

Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join Water Convention
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Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention

Faced with increasing water stress and climate change impacts on the water resources it shares with its neighbours, Cote d’Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a UN treaty to improve joint water management across borders.

Researcher uses quantum chemistry and AI to purify drinking water
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Researcher uses quantum chemistry and AI to purify drinking water

At age 17, Diana Virgovicova discovered a molecule that can eliminate pollutants from water when exposed to sunlight.

Sub-Saharan Africa left to pick up $8.4 billion cost of healthcare infections
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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.

experts highlight the gendered toll of unsafe water
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UN experts highlight the gendered toll of unsafe water

A new assessment by UNU scientists reveals the unequal exposure to the health risks caused by unsafe water based on gender and age.

UNESCO new report: Water crises threaten world peace
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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.

Only 36 per cent of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding met in 2023
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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.

WaterAid and Microsoft launch water, sanitation and hygiene programs in India and Nigeria
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WaterAid and Microsoft launch water, sanitation and hygiene programs in India and Nigeria

WaterAid and Microsoft Corporation announced the launch of two new programs to deliver sustainable, climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services to communities in India and Nigeria.

African Development Bank Group, Lake Chad Basin Commission sign MOU to restore Lake Chad Basin
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African Development Bank Group, Lake Chad Basin Commission sign MOU to restore Lake Chad Basin

The African Development Bank Group and the Lake Chad Basin Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate and restore the Lake Chad Basin.

Burkina Faso confirms interest in joining the Water Convention
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Burkina Faso confirms interest in joining the Water Convention

The rapid increase in demand for water and current security threats in the Sahel are posing ever-greater challenges to the sustainable management of the country's shared water resources Burkina's forthcoming accession to the Water Convention will help to give political priority to the issue of water resource management in the region.