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Water Worries: Indonesia and US Have Plenty In Common
March 24th, 2024
Via EcoBusiness, a look at how – despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply. On the surface, Jakarta has little in common with the US state of Iowa. The Indonesian capital is a coastal tropical city of over 11 million people, […]
Read more »Climate Change Puts Pressure on Kenya’s Water Resources
March 24th, 2024
Courtesy of The Financial Times, a look at the impact that climate change is having upon Kenya’s water resources: Steve Macharia leans down to his pond and scoops up water in his palms. He lets it run through his fingers. “This water pan has changed my life,” the farmer says. He surveys it and one […]
Read more »Why Shared Water Could Become A Source of Conflict Between Arab Nations
March 23rd, 2024
Courtesy of Arab News, a look at why shared water resources could become a source of conflict between nations of the Arab region: Water scarcity is common across the Middle East and North Africa owing to high temperatures and limited rainfall As climate change depletes rivers and aquifers, experts warn a failure to jointly manage […]
Read more »Saudi Arabia: Working To Stabilize and Replenish Its Groundwater Reserves
March 23rd, 2024
Via Arab News, a report on how Saudi Arabia is acting to stabilize and replenish its groundwater reserves: The Kingdom is among the most arid countries in the world due to its minimal rainfall and high evaporation rates To combat water scarcity, Saudi Arabia has made substantial investments in conservation and desalination infrastructure DUBAI: Groundwater […]
Read more »On Tap: How The Maldives Is Restoring Water Security On Its Vulnerable Outer Islands
March 23rd, 2024
Via UNDP, a report on The Maldives’ efforts to restore water security on its vulnerable outer islands: In 2014, the then-President of the Maldives was forced to cut short an overseas trip to tackle an unfolding water crisis in the capital, Malé. With no water flowing in one of the most densely populated capitals of the world, and […]
Read more »Water Scarcity In Pakistan Is a Gendered Issue
March 22nd, 2024
Via Earth.org, a report on water scarcity in Pakistan: Water scarcity is a deeply gendered issue that disproportionately burdens women, particularly in regions like Pakistan. Over a year ago, Pakistan made global headlines as catastrophic flooding tore through the country, resulting in displacing over 33 million people and unimaginable damage. After flooding destroyed villages and […]
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