Noticias sobre Spain
World Drought Atlas: the global water crisis requires urgent action
Climate change and unsustainable water and land management increase drought risk globally. The World Drought Atlas shows the current conditions and the emerging risks. It also offers concrete elements to boost actions to achieve drought resilience.
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.
Maite Carli (CCI): “In cybersecurity, simplicity is key: streamline processes and monitor them”
Read the full chronicle of this online event: Shaping the Future of Water - From Connectivity to Operational Efficiency
ACCIONA Energía sells 626MW hydro portfolio in Spain to Endesa for €1 billion
ACCIONA Energía has reached an agreement with Endesa for the sale of 100% of the Corporación Acciona Hidráulica, S.L.
AI can be used to predict river discharge and warn of potential flooding
A machine-learning tool developed by Mohamed Almetwally Ahmed and Sam Li provides accurate predictions for flood-prone areas.
AI-powered water: Can tech clean up the water industry?
Water is a precious resource, but in many regions it’s increasingly scarce. Leaks are a part of the problem, so water suppliers in the UK and Sweden are using cutting-edge technology to tackle water loss. Read on to find out how artificial intelligence is helping water companies to reduce waste.
Early warning systems save lives: but why didn’t they save lives in Spain’s recent floods?
The crucial role of early warning systems in preventing and managing the catastrophe caused by severe rains (a phenomenon known as an Isolated Depression at High Levels, and by…
Spanish water utility tackles disinfection with measurement and control solutions
To treat and discharge drinking water, a drinking water pumping station in eastern Spain needs to monitor the concentration of treatment substances such as free chlorine in the water to ensure optimum disinfection of the drinking water making it suitable for consumption.
“Filtralite provides superior filtration efficiency, particularly for fine filtration”
Iron and manganese removal is a persistent challenge for utilities and water authorities, with untreated levels leading to clogged pipes, discolored water, and reduced efficiency in distribution systems.
Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is likely to worsen.
Drinking water crisis in the Valencian Community after the devastating flooding
The interruption in drinking water supply affects numerous municipalities as authorities organize distribution points and ration supplies to address the emergency.
Harnessing technology and nature to transform urban water management
As part of the Autodesk Water Webinar Series, the session 'Leveraging Rainwater Management for Climate Resilience' brought together leading experts in nature-based solutions, hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change in today’s urban environments.
Sacyr and Ferrovial to expand Aguilas Desalination Plant in Spain with €51m investment
Sacyr Water and Ferrovial, through Ferrovial Construcción and Cadagua, have been selected to expand and manage the Águilas desalination plant in Murcia, Spain.
Spain hit by severe flash floods causing widespread disruption
The intense rains pounding eastern Spain since lastTuesday have caused devastating floods and river overflows, particularly in Albacete and Valencia.
Netmore continues global expansion with acquisition of LoRaWAN® network operator Everynet
Acquisition Doubles Netmore’s Provisioned Devices and Expands Footprint in Latin America and APAC.
Exploring smart water solutions through global collaboration and innovation
On Tuesday, October 29th, Smart Water Magazine, in collaboration with HMS Networks, hosted a webinar: "Shaping the Future of Water – from Connectivity to Operational Efficiency."
ACCIONA sponsors the ‘Young Water Professional (YWP)’ congress in Bilbao
ACCIONA is sponsoring the 4th IWA-YWP Spain National Conference, to be held in Bilbao from 29-31 October.
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.
“ADB focuses on financing and building sustainable solutions with partners and clients”
The Asian Development Bank has set as a priority building water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.
No progress on water security amid complacency in most countries, finds study
The US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenge alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions in new analysis published by BSI and Waterwise.