Noticias sobre Pakistan
The escalation of water-related conflicts around the world
A recently updated database of events related to water and conflict assembled by American non-profit Pacific Institute shows that violence related to water increased over the past decade, reports The Guardian.
Safe, affordable sanitation a pipe dream for too many households in global south
New research finds nearly two-thirds of sewage and human waste in 15 major cities is unsafely managed, worsening urban sanitation crisis.
World’s largest hydro companies persist in failing the environment, community rights
A new report by International Rivers finds the world’s largest hydropower corporations fail to meet basic social and environmental standards in preparing and constructing new dams.
Scientists rank world’s most important, most threatened mountain water towers
Research provides new insight on mountain glacier–derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally.
Significant risk of water-related conflict in parts of Iraq, Iran, Mali, Nigeria, India, Pakistan
New Water, Peace and Security tool uses machine learning to predict violent conflicts, with an 86% success rate.
Climate Risks increasing worldwide – even for High-Income-Countries
Global Climate Risk Index: Japan and Germany hit hardest by heat waves and drought in 2018.
Contract signed for electro-mechanical works of Dasu Hydropower Project, Pakistan
The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) signed a contract worth Rs.
Climate change will hit women in hot spots hardest
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that male migration and poor working conditions for women combine with institutional failure or poverty to hamper women’s ability to adapt to climate variability and change in Asia and Africa.
Indian governments make the leap to drought relief for farmers using real-time data
Governments in India are using satellite data combined with ground measurements to assess and mitigate drought damage to crops.
Technology shown to reduce cancer-causing contaminants in water receives millions in funding
The same chemical concerns found at hundreds of military training sites around the United States are now being raised at airports.
AIIB commits USD112 million to improve transport and water services in Karachi
Total investment in Pakistan Reaches USD512 million.
Birmingham desalination technology starts field tests in Palestine
A new ‘low energy’ desalination technology, developed at Aston University and the University of Birmingham, and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, will soon begin field tests in Palestine, where it is expected to help mitigate the effects of water shortages and improve the efficiency of crop production.
Bentley Systems announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards.
Integrated solutions for the Indus Basin
New framework helps decision makers find science-based pathways to address water resources and connected sustainability challenges in the Indus River basin.
Global Handwashing Day 2019: clean hands for all for sustainable development
By Om Prasad Gautam is Senior WASH Manager for Hygiene at WaterAid UK.
Grundfos’s smart water solution deployed in over 7,000 villas across the UAE
Grundfos showcased its innovative and energy efficient SCALA2 solution at the third Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development 2019 as the ‘Water and Climate Change’ partner.
Sinking groundwater levels threaten the vitality of riverine ecosystems
Groundwater is the world's largest source of freshwater and it is of vital importance for food production.
SDG 6 policy support system can help countries in Asia for water-related sustainable development
Effective planning and policy implementation through strengthening and realigning enabling environments are critical to driving success in achieving SDG 6.
SMEC is awarded 2 projects to enhance key water infrastructure in Pakistan
In partnership with its subsidiary Engineering General Consultants (EGC), SMEC has recently been awarded three projects to enhance key roads and water infrastructure in Pakistan.
Transboundary water cooperation key to prevent conflict
Analysts from the Economist Intelligence Unit highlight shortcomings in transboundary water management at a global level in a new analysis, reports the Thomson Reuters Foundation.