Noticias sobre Thailand
SDGs represent almost US$10 trillion of high-impact investment potential
Standard Chartered examines the most impactful opportunities for investing in three infrastructure-focused SDGs in 15 high-growth markets across Asia and Africa.
Salty water in Bangkok is new ‘reality’ as sea pushes farther inland
By Rina Chandran. Bangkok's water authority says tap water is becoming saline as seawater pushes up the depleted Chao Phraya river, a growing risk faced by many of Asia's coastal cities.
Drought continues to hit Mekong countries, risking stress on crop production, water shortages
Severe to extreme drought is expected to hit countries in the lower Mekong basin from now until January 2020, warns the Mekong River Commission.
EPA Administrator Wheeler addresses global water technology leaders in Tel Aviv
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Building toilets not always enough
World Toilet Day, celebrated on 19 November every year, is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030.
Wiik Water acquires WOG ITR water solution company
Wiik Water, a subsidiary of Wiik & Hoeglund Public Company has acquired Thailand-based WOG ITR for Thai Baht 300 million (USD 10 Million).
Rising seas threaten low-lying coastal cities – 10% of world population
Written by Leah Lazer, research analyst for Coalition for Urban Transitions
What will our world look like in 2050?
USC researchers say confronting reality and taking local action may help humanity cope — and even spur economies and innovation.
Global issues: Cambodia’s water crisis
There’s a vast amount of countries experiencing water issues in regards to water scarcity and a lack of wastewater treatment.
“Desalination is still a very small portion of the overall water balance in most Asian countries”
As one of the hardest-hit areas in the world in matters of intrusion of saline groundwater, many parts of Asia struggle to find access to safe drinking water.
Climate impacts are becoming an increasingly urgent reality, says report
Global Commission on Adaptation report finds that investing $1.8 trillion globally from 2020 to 2030 in five areas of climate adaptation could yield $7.1 trillion in net benefits.
Mekong River Commission utilizes space technology to improve flood forecasting
Lower Mekong countries suffer from the effects of seasonal flooding and flash flooding caused by monsoon rains and tropical storms.
Suez reports first half 2019 results
Revenue: €8,656m, organic growth of +3.5% EBIT: €645m, organic growth of +4.8% with a positive contribution from each of the divisions.
Mekong water levels reach low record
The Mekong water levels during this early flood season from June to July are among the lowest on record, falling below their historical long-term minimum levels.
Thailand gives green light to water resources management master plan
The Cabinet of Thailand approves a 20-year plan on water resources management that intends to solve drought, flooding and wastewater issues, reports the Bangkok Post.
Joint efforts for the sustainable development of the Mekong River
180 representatives from various stakeholder groups gathered at the Seventh Mekong River Commission (MRC) Regional Stakeholder Forum to learn lessons from current joint efforts and find better ways to address urgent challenges facing the Mekong.
Frost & Sullivan: APAC water and wastewater services market is a hotbed of opportunities
The still emerging Asia-Pacific (APAC) Water and Wastewater Services(WWWS) market is a hotbed of opportunities, driven by region-wide economic development, environment government policies, and the shift in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) towards Asia.
Mekong River Commission to address drought issues, new policies to strengthen internal control
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) today announced a new effort to address flood and drought issues in the Mekong region, and set new policies to strengthen internal control and operation within its Secretariat.
More dry years ahead for South-East Asia
New UN-ASEAN study reveals slow but devastating impacts of drought in the region.
Southeast Asian Parliamentary staff conducts climate change-related studies
To achieve a stronger climate diplomacy in Southeast Asia, improving the capacity of parliamentarians in conducting effective research is a must.