Noticias sobre South Africa
Water management takes centre stage at 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The increased pressure on water resources and water stress can deepen already severely unequal access to water.
Study shows economic benefits of climate-resilient water systems for South African cities
South African cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which jeopardizes the reliability of their water systems, ultimately impacting their competitiveness, quality of life for residents, and prospects for economic development.
Global reservoir study finds rate of filling lower than anticipated
Water is an essential and indispensable component of humanity's everyday existence.
Tanzania to launch $20 billion Water Investment Programme
The Government of Tanzania will launch a USD 20 billion national Water Investment Programme (TanWIP) in 2023.
NewIBNET launches data drive to help utilities enhance their water and sanitation performance
The World Bank NewIBNET is pleased to announce the launch of its 2023 data drive, inviting water and sanitation utilities to become members of the NewIBNET.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
Climate change has a dramatic impact on the global water cycle, say researchers
For Christoph Schär, ETH Zurich's Professor of Climate and Water Cycle, "global warming" is not quite accurate when it comes to describing the driver of climate change.
African Development Bank-funded project boosts universal access to water in Rwanda
The Kigali Bulk Water Supply Project was the Bank’s first private sector operation in Rwanda.
Botswana to develop a $10.8 billion Water Investment Programme
The development of a USD 10.8 billion Botswana Water Investment Programme is currently under way following H.E.
New water policy calls for all hands on deck
The draft policy on Integrated Water Quality Management (IWQM) – published by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on 10 March 2023 – signals that a new age of partnership is called for if South Africans are to have sustainable access to water.
Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows
Many coastlines around the world show high diversity in greenhouse gas sinks and emissions.
World Meteorological Congress strengthens hydrology action
The World Meteorological Organization will strengthen implementation of its plan of action for hydrology to support climate change adaptation.
South Africa and Lesotho launch Phase 2 Lesotho Highlands Water Project
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Majesty King Letsie III, and Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, launched Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project on Tuesday.
Daru island, Papua New Guinea achieves water independence
Water treatment plant helps Daru Island achieve water self-sufficiency Solar powered power plant reduces high costs of diesel fuel and carbon footprint Turnkey project commissioned on-site in record two months.
Nathalie Olijslager-Jaarsma: “The adoption of the Water Action Agenda was a breakthrough”
Held at the end of March, the UN 2023 Water Conference was the first conference dedicated entirely to the water sector since 1977.
Ancient climate change solves mystery of vanished South African lakes
Ancient lakes have been discovered in arid regions of South Africa, indicating a more widespread presence of Stone Age humans.
Economic costs of weather-related disasters soars but early warnings save lives
Over 11,000 reported disasters occurred between 1970 and 2021, leading to more than 2 million deaths and $4.3 trillion in economic losses.
“Filtralite® Filter media is the perfect fit for the challenges of today”
Part of the Saint Gobain Group, Filtralite is the registered trademark for all expanded clay products used as filter media that are manufactured by Leca Norge AS in Norway.
Thames Water CEO to forgo annual bonus and LTIP payments
New remuneration plan to strongly align executive incentives with customer service and environmental performance.
SUEZ and ONAS sign Tunisian water industry’s first €200m public-private partnership
ONAS (National Office of Sanitation of Tunisia) has selected SUEZ and its partners, Segor, SCET Group and BIAT1, to operate the public wastewater treatment service for the governorates of Sfax, Gabès, Medenine and Tataouine.