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Afghanistan Committed to Supplying Iran’s Water Share
May 6th, 2018
Via Tasnim News, a report on an apparent Afghan pledge to let Iran have its share of water from the Hirmand River and the supply for feeding Hamoon wetlands: The Afghan government has promised to provide Iran with the share of water from the Hirmand River and has also pledged to supply the water for […]
Read more »Afghanistan: Lowest Snowfall In Years Signals Drought
April 10th, 2018
Via Third Pole, a detailed look at Afghanistan where – after large snowfall in 2017 – the nation has experienced the reverse this year, with the lowest snowfall in years, sparking concerns that the country may be heading towards drought conditions: In a reversal from abundant snow conditions in February 2017, the snowpack in Afghanistan in […]
Read more »As Kabul Grows, Clean Water a Step Toward State Legitimacy in Afghanistan
April 8th, 2018
Via the Asia Foundation, a look at Kabul’s water crisis: In 2050, Kabul’s population is expected to reach 9 million, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the world. People are flocking to the capital due to an overall trend in urbanization, especially for increased job possibilities and more opportunity. Some are fleeing the threat […]
Read more »Afghanistan: Complex Ties Between Water and Conflict
April 5th, 2018
Courtesy of Circle of Blue, an interesting look at Afghanistan’s water challenges: In Afghanistan, the ties between water and conflict are complex. Years of warfare have upset the water supply of millions. Fighting has damaged infrastructure and driven numerous Afghans from their homes, often to areas where clean water is unavailable. At the same time, […]
Read more »Central Asian States Lose $4.5B Yearly Due To Water Crisis
November 24th, 2017
Via Azerbaijan’s Trend magazine, a report on the economic impact of water scarcity and lack of cooperation therein in Central Asia: Economic losses from the lack of water cooperation in the Central Asian region reaches $ 4.5 billion annually, said Iskandar Abdullayev, Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC). “Water cooperation […]
Read more »Iran: Absence of Water Diplomacy Leads to Ecological Disasters
November 24th, 2017
Via Iran’s Financial Tribune, an article on how some in Iran feel that the nation will face the consequences of the international water crisis in the next 10 years, if it fails to find solutions with the aid of diplomacy today: Many environmental challenges such as drought and dust storms are the outcomes of ineffective […]
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