Noticias sobre South Africa
Water, reform, and fragility in the Middle East
In the Middle East, water has always been a matter of survival.
World Water Day 2025: Preserving Africa’s water resources
Each year, World Water Day highlights the pressing challenges surrounding global water resources and the actions needed to address them.
Water crisis drives 80% surge in hunger in Eastern and Southern Africa over the past five years
Nearly 116 million people in eight African countries, hardest hit by severe water crises, lack access to drinking water.
Six women who made history in the last decades in defense of water
On this 8th of March, as many hard-won achievements of the feminist movement face persistent threats and scrutiny, we reflect on what the women who spearheaded transformative, non-violent change in modern societies would think today.
Global sea ice cover reaches an all-time minimum as streak of record temperatures continues
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air and sea temperatures, sea ice cover and hydrological variables.
Lake Tanganyika Basin countries launch initiative to protect biodiversity, enhance water security
The governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of the Lake Tanganyika Basin.
Korea Water Resources Corp. secures $15.7 million water management contract in Botswana
The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) has signed a significant contract with Botswana to develop and manage a comprehensive water management system in the southern African nation, reports The Korea Herald.
WMO calls for proposals for youth-led projects for flood and drought resilience
For the third consecutive year, WMO is pleased to launch the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects.
Life-bearing water arrived on Earth later rather than sooner
A team led by a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth’s formation as previously thought, an insight that bears directly on the question of when life originated on the planet.
High-resolution global groundwater sulfate distribution map uncovers public health risks
A recent study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater.
Latest Water, Peace and Security analysis calls for action to reduce global water-related tensions
Global temperatures reaching new highs threatening food supply NASA scientists reported that 2024 was the hottest year on record.
Alex Simalabwi appointed new Executive Secretary and CEO of Global Water Partnership
New Executive Secretary and CEO Joins Leadership Team to Boost GWP’s Mission on Water Security and Climate Resilience
Global water research overlooks needs of the Global South, study reveals
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has exposed significant gaps in global research on transboundary rivers, revealing that the water needs of people in the Global South are being disproportionately overlooked.
GWF-Microsoft AI collaboration unlocks millions of liters of water savings
Climate change is intensifying water scarcity globally, with projections indicating that by 2050, three out of four people worldwide could face drought impacts, especially in the Global South, where water demand will surpass supply in the coming years.
Urbanization drives water quality decline over the last 20 years
A new analysis of 625 studies from 63 countries shows that the global expansion of built-up areas has fundamentally degraded water quality across the globe and suggests increases in forest cover can help reduce water pollution risks.
Floods, droughts, then fires: hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globally
Los Angeles is burning, and accelerating hydroclimate whiplash is the key climate connection.
Sea surface temperatures and deeper water temperatures reached new record high in 2024
A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has found that ocean warming in 2024 has led to new record high temperatures.
When risks become reality: Confronting flooding and drought in 2024
The latest report from World Weather Attribution in partnership with Climate Central confirms that extreme weather events are no longer distant threats—they are present-day realities, reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide.
Climate extremes in 2024 ‘wreaking havoc’ on the global water cycle
2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report led by The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Firms prequalify for Bahrain’s Sitra IWPP Project
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced the prequalification of nine developers from various countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, China, South Korea, and Japan, to bid for the Sitra Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) project, reports Zawya.