Noticias sobre Sri Lanka
India weather tool could make floods in Sri Lanka floods easier to predict
Floods and landslides in Sri Lanka could be better predicted by applying weather forecasting techniques currently used in India, a study has found.
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.
UN water experts: The world is off-track to meet its sustainable water goal by 2030
3 out of 4 people currently live in water-insecure countries. More people die from a lack of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services than water-related disasters, reveals the new UN global water security assessment.
IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia
Zambia will be better equipped to cope with droughts thanks to a new satellite-based online weather-monitoring system.
Nepal and the World Bank launch $100M water sector governance and infrastructure project
The Water Sector Governance and Infrastructure Support Project was jointly launched by the Honorable Minister of Water Supply, Abdul Khan and World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos.
Cadiz Inc. announces agreement to acquire water treatment Technology company ATEC Systems
Acquisition of pioneering water tech firm accelerates Cadiz’s growth as a leading-edge water solutions provider, and furthers its commitment to improving reliable access to clean…
IWMI supports Pakistan to deal with unprecedented floods
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country.
IWMI launches the South Asia Drought Monitoring System (SADMS)
There is now a successful solution to reduce vulnerability to droughts in South Asia by providing national authorities the maximum possible lead time to put mitigation strategies into place.
How Atlantic air alters India’s food and water supply
A study led by the University of Reading found that the amount of winter rain and snow in the western Himalayas could vary by almost 50% depending on the air pressure gradient over the Atlantic Ocean between the Azores and Iceland.
“At Veolia Water Technologies we are a major contributor to all SDGs where water is concerned”
Veolia Water Technologies is a subsidiary of the France-based Veolia group.
Social justice starts with water security for all
Did you know February 20th is World Day of Social Justice?
The state of marine and waterway protection
With insights from Filip Stefanovic, regional general manager of Bolina.
ACWA Power announces new leadership appointments
Kashif Rana, the company’s CFO, will also oversee portfolio management as Rajit Nanda, CPMO steps down. Clive Turton and Abdulhameed Muhaidib appointed as CIO and Deputy CFO respectively.
New UN tool maps floods since 1985, will aid disaster planning, especially in Global South
Developed by UN University with Google and other partners, free online World Flood Mapping Tool will help plan urban and agricultural development, effective flood defences,…
Sri Lanka, World Bank sign agreement to strengthen climate resilience
The project will support weather forecasting, warning, and flood resilience in the Kelani river basin.
International government-led coalition calls for urgent action on pumped storage hydropower
‘Get used to blackouts’ or risk reverting to fossil fuels is the warning, unless the world scales up investment in water batteries to support fast-growing solar and wind power.
“IWMI’s priority is an assessment of water for food at sub-national and river basin level”
In 2020, 2 billion people still lacked safely managed drinking water, of which 771 million were without basic drinking water.
Sri Lanka, World Bank sign agreement to expand water supply and sanitation coverage
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank recently signed a $40 million additional financing for the ongoing Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project (WaSSIP), to increase access to the piped water services and improved sanitation.
UNEP and Sri Lanka announce a new collaboration to fight plastic pollution in rivers
The Japan-funded CounterMEASURE project works to identify sources and pathways of plastic pollution in river systems in Asia, particularly the Mekong and the Ganges.
Veolia Water Technologies strengthens distribution across Asia Pacific to deliver water solutions
A total of 24 new partners have entered into agreements with Veolia Water Technologies in Asia Pacific to market, sell, and deliver specific Veolia products — enabling the company to strengthen its local customer support and product offering in the region.