Noticias sobre Switzerland
Precious metal tracks nanoplastics
Tiny plastic particles measuring about 100 nanometres (millionths of a millimetre) are used in many products, for example, to encapsulate dye or aromatic substances or as additives to shampoos and cosmetics.
Hydropower Europe initiative launches online consultation
The HYDROPOWER EUROPE forum has launched an online consultation for stakeholders from the hydropower sector, policy-makers, civil society and academia.
UN briefs Permanent Missions on the World Water Day campaign
This World Water Day, 22nd March, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind.
Water for life: Ernst Brommeis and Susan Goldberg debate at Davos 2019
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2018 identified water crises as one of the most pressing global risks.
Human rights youth challenge on water and sanitation
In conjunction with the World Water Day 2019, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Mr.
Insurance for companies exposed to high or low water level is launched by Swiss Re Corporate
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions expands its Innovative Risk Solutions offering by launching FLOW, the parametric water-level insurance.
New study finds that the rainiest days get rainier
Currently, half of the world's measured precipitation that falls in a year falls in just 12 days, according to a new analysis of data collected at weather stations across the globe.
Aqualia is recognized by the IDA for its leadership in water reuse
With the "IDA Exceptional Utility Leader in Water Reuse and Conservation Award" Aqualia is recognized for its outstanding strategy of implementing advanced conservation and reuse projects in the services it manages.