ADB supports irrigation project in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a loan agreement of US$86.41 million for the extension of the Pehur...
Major food companies to tackle water risks in supply chains
As climate change, population growth and water pollution increase pressure on freshwater resources, seven global food and beverage companies have announced commitments to work...
New open-source tool for agricultural water management
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the AquaCrop-OS website, which provides an open-source tool for agricultural water management....
Australia: New water infrastructure projects announced in Great Artesian Basin
Australia has announced seven new projects under Phase Four of the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative. The Australian government will be delivering funding of...
India: Project to help farmers cultivate more crops in Maharashtra
In a bid to enable farmers to cultivate at least two to three crops along with short-term sowing of vegetables for sustainable agriculture practices, the Maharashtra state...
IWA and World Bank launch innovative groundwater report
The International Water Association and World Bank have released a new report, which synthesises the knowledge, best practices and field experience that emerged from...
Agricultural and industrial impacts on drinking water
The European Parliament has released a report entitled 'The human right to drinking water: Impact of large-scale agriculture and industry', which investigates the impacts...
Remote sensing will improve water management in the Middle East and Africa
The Netherlands and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) are expanding their collaboration in the area of water management with...
Food and Agricultural Organization leads report linking water stress to migration
A report led by the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in partnership with the Land and Water Division and the Global Water...
Israel: Israel announces expansion of its Centres of Excellence in India
Israel, known for its water management expertise, plans to more than double its Centres of Excellence in India to boost bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture,...
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Engineering solutions that put society front and centre
Winner of IWA’s Water and Development Award for Research, Dr Veena Srinivasan explains why it is critical to consider social needs and impacts when...
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UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
