Noticias sobre Pakistan
Study identifies need for investment in Asian hydropower modernisation
Hydropower stations constructed decades ago across Asia are in need of significant investment and upgrades to enhance their critical contribution to the region’s clean energy goals, according to new research.
Global soil erosion projected to be worse than previously expected
Erosion caused by water flow wearing down soil surfaces could rise by up to two-thirds compared to today, according to a JRC-led study that modelled changes until 2070.
Researchers link Southeast Asia megadrought to drying in Africa
Previously unknown mid-Holocene event led to major changes in human settlement.
An imminent water crisis in the Indus basin threatens 270 million people
Monsoon rains and glacial ice melt provide water to major rivers that flow from the Himalayan region to the sea, providing water to Tibet, Pakistan, northern India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Water politics heat up under worsening climate in Afghanistan
By Stefanie Glinski. Measures to help Afghanistan's farmers access more water for irrigation could heighten tensions with the nation's neighbours.
Invest in hydropower to tackle coronavirus and climate crisis impacts
IHA publishes 2020 Hydropower Status Report and Covid-19 paper.
Water, Peace and Security Partnership awarded Luxembourg Peace Prize in the Environment Category
The Water, Peace and Security Partnership has been awarded the 2020 Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Environmental Peace.
2 billion people without proper sanitation at high risk for coronavirus, finds study
Without access to soap and clean water, more than 2 billion people in low- and middle-income nations – a quarter of the world’s population – have a greater likelihood of acquiring and transmitting the coronavirus than those in wealthy countries.
Millions of people drink groundwater contaminated with arsenic
Many experts describe the health effects of drinking water contaminated with toxic concentrations of arsenic as the greatest mass poisoning in human history.
Idrica Water Security Day Middle East will take place on May 4
Water is definitely a strategic resource for Middle East countries, and water security a growing concern among key stakeholders in the area.
ADB to help prepare water resources management projects in Punjab, Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement to provide $8.32 million in financing to the Government of Pakistan to enable vital preparatory work ahead of a series of major projects to enhance water availability and increase agricultural productivity in Punjab.
Climate-related disasters increase risks of conflict in vulnerable countries, study shows
Researchers have found strong evidence that the risk for armed conflict is higher after a climate-related disaster, but only in vulnerable countries.
Scientists track coronavirus through wastewater across US
By Rosemary Brandt. Researchers at the University of Arizona Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center are testing wastewater across the country to trace coronavirus prevalence in communities and help public health officials better prepare for the future.
Zero-carbon water pumps turn Pakistan’s barren mountains green
By Syed Muhammad Abubakar. Running only on fast-moving water, the pumps are cheap and easy to maintain, enabling farmers to grow fruit and vegetables.
Mainstreaming technology provides key solutions for disaster risk mitigation
By Giriraj Amarnath, Research Group Leader – Water Risks and Development Resilience (WRDR).
Live coverage: Latest news on coronavirus and water industry
FRIDAY, MAY 29 Invest in hydropower to tackle coronavirus and climate crisis impacts The Covid-19 pandemic has underlined hydropower’s resilience and critical role in delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy, especially in times of crisis.
New handbook on hydropower operations and maintenance strategies
The World Bank has published a handbook and series of case studies on hydropower operations and maintenance (O&M) to help enhance the efficiency and reliability of the worldwide hydropower fleet.
IHA welcomes Small Hydropower Plants Association of Kyrgyzstan as affiliate member
The International Hydropower Association has announced that the Small Hydropower Plants Association of Kyrgyzstan has joined as an affiliate member.
Dry weather increases by two the list of countries in need of external food assistance
FAO report highlights risks posed by locusts in Africa amid stronger output trends in the Near East and Asia.
Project makes water from the sun for climate smart farming
A new project aims to reduce the number of diesel fueled irrigation pumps in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.