Noticias sobre Senegal
Senegal inaugurates solar plants to support the energy transition of drinking water services
SEN’EAU and TotalEnergies have inaugurated two solar power plants at the Keur Momar Sarr and Méouane water facilities in Senegal, marking a new step in the use of renewable energy within the country’s drinking water sector.
GCFC and Water.org launch framework to fix water finance misalignment
The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) and Water.org have published the Water Finance Framework, a practical tool aimed at one of the sector's most persistent problems: capital being deployed in the wrong places, in the wrong forms, for the wrong reasons.
“Access shows today’s coverage, but governance, financing and workforce shape tomorrow’s services”
With less than five years remaining to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, the global water sector is confronting a critical question: why is progress on safe water, sanitation and hygiene still uneven despite decades of investment and policy commitments?
Acwa Board of Directors names Dr. Samir J. Serhan Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Serhan was previously President of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East at Acwa, and formerly Chief Operating Officer of US-based Air Products. Marco Arcelli, CEO of Acwa since March 2023, remains as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure a smooth transition.
Islamic Development Bank approves $2.41 billion in new financing, including water sector
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved about US $2.41 billion in new financing for development projects at its 364th meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, officials said.
Aqua for All secures $40 million grant funding to accelerate water and sanitation finance
Aqua for All has announced two new strategic public and private partnerships that place financing at the forefront of efforts to scale access to water and sanitation.
New UN-Water GLAAS findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water and sanitation
Urgent action is needed to strengthen national water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems so countries can accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 and protect health, especially in the face of growing climate-related risks and recurring disease outbreaks.
SFD commits over $160 million to water and energy projects in Mauritania
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) marked the groundbreaking of the Kiffa Potable Water Supply Project during an official engagement in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, attended by H.E.
“The benefits of joint water-climate action span human, economic, and planetary dimensions”
As climate and water challenges grow more urgent, Jennifer Sara draws on decades of global experience to share insights on financing resilient utilities, mobilising investment, and ensuring water takes its rightful place at the centre of climate action.
Retno Marsudi to champion Global Outlook Council on Water Investment
The AU–AIP Africa Water Investment Summit 2025, held in Cape Town from 13–15 August, delivered a landmark moment for Africa’s water agenda with the launch of the Global Outlook Council on Water Investment and the appointment of H.E.
ACWA power inks deal for West Africa’s largest green-powered desalination project in Senegal
The 400,000 m3/day Grande-Côte seawater desalination project, fully reliant on green electricity, will serve Dakar and its surrounding areas. The project will be delivered in two phases of 200,000 m³/day each, with full commercial operations expected by 2031.
Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0: efforts ramp up to stem plastic tide at its source
In a decisive move to combat marine plastic pollution, six public development banks have launched Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0, expanding on the success of its first phase.
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.
Global Water Organization launches in Riyadh to tackle global water challenges
The newly established Global Water Organization (GWO) officially commenced operations on Wednesday from its headquarters in Riyadh, following the signing of its founding charter during an inaugural meeting in the Saudi capital, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
World Bank approves $100 million credit to increase access to drinking water in Mali
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Mali increase access to drinking water and improve the conservation of water sources in beneficiary cities.
Wetlands of International Importance are nature-based solutions for ensuring life and livelihoods
This article by Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba appears in the accompanying guide to Save Land. United for Land, an exhibition by the Bundeskunsthalle and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD. The exhibition runs until 1 June 2025.
UNCCD COP16: a moonshot moment for global land and drought resilience
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has kicked off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a historic milestone in the global effort to combat land degradation and drought.
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
IsDB approves over US$ 3 Billion in financing for major development and infrastructure
The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved more than US$ 3 billion in financing for 20 socio-economic development projects across 17 member countries.
Next United Nations Water Conference will be co-hosted by Senegal and the UAE in 2026
The next United Nations Water Conference will be held in 2026.