Noticias sobre Ukraine
Ukraine sets out $17.5 billion roadmap for water sector transformation
Ukraine's water and sanitation sector had systemic problems long before February 2022.
Sweden and Ukraine join forces to restore water access in devastated Kherson region
Swedish water technology company Wayout is set to begin water production in southern Ukraine after the contract for the first unit was signed and financing secured, marking the operational phase of a broader initiative to restore drinking water access across the Kherson region.
Water as a military asset: when infrastructure becomes a target
On 6 June 2023, the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed.
Water for 10 billion: why agricultural water management needs a complete rethink
The world is heading toward a population of 10 billion people by 2050.
Why plugging leaks is the key to securing clean water across Europe: a model for water security
More than 40% of Europe is suffering from some form of water scarcity, according to the latest update from the European Drought Observatory.
Nordic countries contribute to the modernisation of wastewater treatment in Lviv, Ukraine
At the eve of the fourth annual Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, Nefco announced three key financing agreements with Lviv related to the modernisation of their wastewater treatment infrastructure.
UNECE report highlights key actions to tackle workforce gaps in water sector
Managing climate change impacts on water resources including floods and droughts, as well as competing demands from different sectors on dwindling resources and pollution, requires adequate human resources in the water sector.
Drought over large parts of Europe raises concern
Low rainfall, dry soils, and shrinking rivers are pressuring ecosystems, farming, and transport routes across Europe and neighbouring regions.
Europe’s digital water market forecast to double by 2033: policy & technology drive transformation
Europe’s digital water solutions market, the world’s largest in the sector, is on track to double in size, growing from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to US$27.2 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights.
SES Water leads with AI innovation and cybersecurity advancements
As part of its £413.9 million five-year strategic development plan, SES Water has partnered with cybersecurity specialist iboss and completed a pioneering pilot project leveraging the Opir machine-learning algorithm.
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.
The new age of IoT: 5G terrestrial and satellite networks working together
The convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial (NTN) satellite networks is revolutionizing the Internet of Things (IoT).
Global increase in water-related conflict, study reveals
New study from the Pacific Institute shows rapid growth in water as a trigger, weapon, and casualty of violence, with a dramatic jump in 2023 incidents.
Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms
By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of…
EU and Nefco initiative underway to repair and modernise damaged public utilities in Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has led to a severe crisis with significant human and economic consequences that continue to unfold.
Russian-linked hackers suspected in Texas water facility cyberattack
Experts from US firm Mandiant revealed on Wednesday that they believe a hacking group with ties to the Russian government is behind a cyberattack that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow last January, reports the CNN.
Research reveals pre-collapse monitoring of Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine
On the morning of June 6, 2023, a substantial portion of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine—vital for water management and hydroelectric power generation—suffered a collapse while under Russian control.
Only 36 per cent of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding met in 2023
In advance of World Water Day, Action Against Hunger calls for support to close the water funding gap.
Violence over water increases globally according to new data
A large number of new cases result from the Russia-Ukraine War, growing tensions in the Middle East, and ongoing conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Croatia tackles water losses to improve climate resilience
In support of the water sector reform process, the Government of Croatia has initiated an important activity to reduce water losses in the water supply system and enhance the capacity of public water service providers.