Noticias sobre Zambia
USAID announces more than $66 million to support Zambia in efforts to combat drought
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced that the United States, through USAID, intends to provide $66.8 million to Zambia to address the current drought, strengthen food security, and build resilience in the country across a variety of sectors.
Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene in schools
Around the world, menstrual health and hygiene needs are being overlooked due to limited access to information, education, products and services, as well as inadequate facilities and inequalities.
UN World Food Programme Chief calls for action after drought and floods in Southern Africa
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia, at the epicenter of the crisis.
Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide
Sudden, severe dry spells known as flash droughts are rising in intensity around the world, with a notable exception in mountainous Central Asia, where flash drought extent is shrinking, according to new research published in Geophysical Research Letters.
IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project
New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.
Over 24 million people in Southern Africa face hunger and water scarcity due to extreme weather
Millions of people across Southern Africa, are grappling with the dual crises of hunger and flooding.
Sub-Saharan Africa left to pick up $8.4 billion cost of healthcare infections
Infections caused by lack of handwashing facilities, clean water and decent toilets are costing Sub-Saharan Africa $8.4 billion each year, finds new data from WaterAid and the World Bank.
Zimbabwe will need $2 billion to feed millions of people facing hunger due to drought
Zimbabwe follows Malawi and Zambia and declares a state of disaster due to drought. With a large share of employment in rainfed agriculture, drought threatens the food poor in rural areas.
Solar-powered technology converts saltwater into drinking water emission-free
By maximising available solar power for water production, scientists produced drinking water cheaper than ever before in lower-income countries.
IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa
Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Flood warnings for Africa advance with EU expertise
Satellites and on-the-ground sensors are helping Kenya, Ghana and Zambia tackle inundation risks and farmers cope with drought.
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.
Tanzania to launch $20 billion Water Investment Programme
The Government of Tanzania will launch a USD 20 billion national Water Investment Programme (TanWIP) in 2023.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
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.
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UN: Trapped sediment in dams ‘endangers’ water supplies
Trapped sediment has robbed roughly 50,000 large dams worldwide of an estimated 13% to 19% of their combined original storage capacity, and total losses will reach 23% to 28% by 2050, UN research warns.
Zambia and Zimbabwe face an energy crisis as Kariba Lake water levels drop to 1% capacity
The water level in man-made Lake Kariba, between Zambia and Zimbabwe, dropped to below 1% as the year ended, a situation that will bring drastic power cuts in both countries, very dependent on hydropower, informs The Washington Post.
Studies show gender equality is central to achieving water security and climate resilience
The Continental Africa Water Investment Programme – Gender Transformative Water, Climate and Development (AIP WACDEP-G) Programme has brought to the fore the need for African governments to address issues of gender inequality if they are to achieve water security and climate resilience effectively.