Noticias sobre Sri Lanka
Unsafe drinking water: mirror and magnifier of inequality in developing nations, finds UN report
A new UN University study of 138 countries finds that water insecurity, poverty and gender inequality overlap in 61% of developing nations, affecting an estimated 2 billion people — with 30% trapped in all three.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
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.
Emerging pollutants are aggravating water crisis in developing countries, dossier says
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP – As the population grows and urbanization and agro-industrial activity increase, the demand for freshwater is expected to rise by 55% by 2050.
World Bank approves $257 million funding to enhance electricity and irrigation services in Nepal
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved two projects for Nepal totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity.
SUEZ and partners launch €508 million desalination project in Hsinchu, Taiwan
SUEZ, in collaboration with CTCI Group and Hung Hua, held a high-level groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of Taiwan's first large-scale municipal reverse osmosis desalination plant in Hsinchu.
Why is the India-Pakistan water conflict escalating?
India's suspension of the Indus Treaty following a deadly attack in Kashmir has put the rivers that cross the border with Pakistan at the centre of a crisis that threatens to spiral out of control.
IWMI to host Secretariat of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water
International research and innovation institute will facilitate next stage of the Global Commission, as it shares its recommendations for action.
A collaborative approach strengthens Sri Lanka’s groundwater conservation
UK’s Minister for Indo-Pacific launches citizen science element of Jaffna groundwater project.
Smart farming transforms agriculture in Sri Lanka
Agriculture in Sri Lanka is undergoing a transformative journey amidst numerous challenges, including the impacts of COVID-19, a controversial fertilizer ban, the struggles faced by smallholder farmers and increasing climate extremes such as floods and droughts.
IWMI delegation meets Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister to strengthen partnership on water management
A delegation from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) comprising Mark Smith, Director General, Prathap Ramanujam, Senior Advisor to the Director General, Syon Niyogi, Chief Operating Officer, and Lal Mutuwatte, Deputy Country Manager, met with Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Harini Amarasuriya, to discuss key areas of collaboration in water management and sustainable development.
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.
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.
One quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction – IUCN Red List
The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% of the world’s freshwater fish, dragonfly, damselfly, crab, crayfish and shrimp species are at high risk of extinction, according to an analysis published in Nature.
“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.
ADB approves $100 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to support Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitation sector reforms to enhance the country’s resilience to climate change impacts and promote long-term sustainability.
The DWTP Mundaring, built, designed and O&M by ACCIONA, celebrates its 10th anniversary
The DWTP was ACCIONA's first water treatment project in Australia and has a capacity of 165,000 m3 per day, expandable to 240,000 m3 per day.
Turning to nature to improve vital water treatment
RMIT has led an international team exploring nature-based water treatment solutions in urban areas in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
IWMI: Revolutionizing COP engagement for greater impact
A month has passed since COP28 kicked off.
“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.