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The Thirsty Dragon: High Altitude Thirst
February 10th, 2016
Via The Economist, another look at the potential impact that bottling Himalayan water may have upon the environment: CHINA is so vast, it quickly becomes the largest market for almost anything it consumes. Such is the case with bottled water. Chinese drink 40 billion litres (70 billion pints) of the stuff each year, up over […]
Read more »Thailand: Drought and Potential Implications of Alternative Water-Sourcing
February 10th, 2016
Via Future Directions International, an interesting look at Thailand’s efforts to secure new water sources to meet demand over the dry season: Background The El Niño weather phenomenon is having major ramifications for South-East Asia, particularly in Thailand, which is experiencing significant water shortages over the dry season. Farmers have been told to grow less water-intensive […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Implications Of Chinese Control Over Asia’s Major River Systems
February 4th, 2016
Via Future Directions International, a look at the implications of Chinese control over Asia’s major river systems: Key Points Tibet is the epicentre of regional food and water security. It is crucial that China and the countries downstream co-operate to ensure freshwater supplies for all. Climate change, Asia’s rapid urbanisation and population growth rates are placing […]
Read more »UAE & Pakistan: A Proposed Water Pipeline
February 3rd, 2016
Via Future Directions International, a interesting report on a 500-kilometre underground pipeline from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates which has been proposed as a solution to solving water scarcity in the UAE: Abdulla Al Shehi, an Emirati businessman, has proposed the construction of a pipeline running from the Dasht River in Pakistan to Fujairah in […]
Read more »Ethiopia: The Water Tower of Africa Faces Worst Drought in Decades
February 3rd, 2016
Via Future Directions International, a report on Ethiopia’s drought: Despite high economic growth of approximately ten per cent a year, Ethiopia is still highly vulnerable to food and water insecurity. Seasonal rains between June and September failed in 2015, leading to severe water shortages and widespread drought. An estimated four hundred thousand children are currently […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: China Drives Water Cooperation With Mekong Countries
February 1st, 2016
Via Third Pole.net, an interesting article on China’s agreement to engage more closely with its Southeast Asian neighbours over controversial hydropower projects and water resources: China is more closely involved in cross-border cooperation on hydropower and water management after the six countries that share the Mekong River signed a landmark agreement late last year. While more […]
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