Noticias sobre South Africa
Drought triggers ‘historic’ global hydropower decline in early 2023
Dry conditions, especially prevalent in China, led to a "historic" global decline in hydropower generation during the first half of 2023, as revealed by a recent analysis, reports Phys.org.
AqueoUS Vets names Dr. Mirka Wilderer as Chief Executive Officer
Wilderer and Craw to partner and drive next phase of growth and innovation.
Decentralised solutions: the answer to South Africa’s water crisis
South Africa is currently facing the perfect storm of a failing water supply.
Predicting the sustainability of a future hydrogen economy
As renewable energy sources like wind and solar ramp up, they can be used to sustainably generate hydrogen fuel.
Africa suffers disproportionately from climate change
Africa is responsible for only a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions but is suffering disproportionately from climate change.
Climate change puts 98% of African children at high risk
New report reveals, despite the risks, only 2.4 per cent of global climate funding targets children.
Bentley Systems announces the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to be announced on October 12 at Bentley’s 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore.
Rapid shifts from drought to downpour occurring more often
New research shows that wild swings from severe drought to heavy rains are becoming more common with climate change in many parts of the world and that feedback loops from the land itself are likely contributing to the trend.
“One in five water boreholes we dig now is dry or unfit for humans to drink” – Oxfam
Climate-induced water insecurity poses one of the biggest threats to humanity and will lead to more hunger, disease, and displacement.
Study finds 21st century mining boom across the tropics is degrading rivers
Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a Dartmouth-led study.
“Halfway into the SDG period we are failing the most vulnerable in terms of water security”
The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) recently published the world's first-ever "Global Water Security Assessment", highlighting significant development challenges.
NDB & Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority agree loan deal for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II
On 21 August 2023, the New Development Bank (NDB) and Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) signed the Loan Agreement for the implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
South Africa will consider tenders for desalination and water reuse projects
South Africa is planning to initiate bid rounds for crucial water projects like desalination plants and water-reuse ventures to attract private investment, according to the head of the new Water Partnership Office, Johann Lubbe.
25 countries, housing one-quarter of the population, face extremely high water stress
New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas show that 25 countries — housing one-quarter of the global population — face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply.
Severe thunderstorms cause 70% of insured catastrophe losses in first half of 2023, says study
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes at USD 50 billion (H1 2022: 48), second highest since 2011.
Expect larger swings between flooding and droughts, according to a new study
The UK and the rest of the world will be vulnerable to larger swings between flooding and droughts as global temperatures rise, a new study has found.
IPCC elects Jim Skea as the new Chair
Jim Skea of the United Kingdom is the newly elected Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Climate change could see London and other world cities run out of water, new report warns
Without action to cut emissions and better management of freshwater resources, Christian Aid warns the toll will be felt acutely by the poor.
DBSA collaborates with Green Climate Fund for climate-resilient water security
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) announced that the Water Reuse Programme (WRP) was approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the 36th GCF Board meeting.
South Africa sets ambitious plan for $1.5B water project
Some of the world's largest mining companies are collaborating with the South African government on a R27 billion (US$1.5 billion) water project aimed at supplying major platinum and chrome operations, as well as hundreds of thousands of people with drinking water, reports Bloomberg.