The rising waters of Lake Turkana: a story of friend turned foe 

Lake Turkana and its river basins are vital for the people, economies and wildlife of both Kenya and Ethiopia. Given the region’s historic vulnerability to drought, it was a surprise to many when devastating floods hit lakeside settlements in 2020. However, a recent study by the UNEP-DHI indicates that such floods may become a more regular occurrence in years to come…

Celebrating World Habitat Day: leaving no one behind in the quest for sustainable development 

A cascade of challenges- from climate change and COVID 19 to rising conflict- is widening the inequalities in living conditions across the world. Rapid urbanization is exacerbating many of the challenges. If the pledge of the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind is to be met, urgent action is needed in extending basic infrastructure, including water and sanitation, to all.

African progress on implementing IWRM in the 2030 Agenda: Briefing Note (2021)

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Second Global Online Stakeholder Consultation on themes for the UN 2023 Water Conference: NOW OPEN

Until the 30th of September 2022, all stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, and others, have a chance to contribute their inputs on the themes proposed for the UN 2023 Water Conference.

Towards stronger IWRM implementation in the Arab region: webinar recording now available

This webinar informs on the main findings of the Status Report on the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Arab Region. Speakers discuss key enablers for IWRM implementation and lay out the support available to countries in reporting, planning, and implementing IWRM.

New classification of the world’s coastlines aims to improve climate action and coastal resilience

With close to two billion people worldwide living in coastal areas, appropriate climate adaptation in these environments is critical. This new classification, hazard mapping, and climate change adaptation guidance for the world’s coastlines aims to improve climate action from the local to the global level.

Countries must step up efforts to protect freshwater sources, say experts 

Despite their outsized benefits to society, climate, biodiversity, and economies, freshwater ecosystems are persistently undervalued in political and economic decision-making. As the cascading impacts of the climate crisis on freshwater ecosystems become increasingly apparent, it is urgent for countries to step up efforts to protect these invaluable systems.

Webinar: Towards stronger IWRM implementation in the Arab Region

The recent Status Report on the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Arab Region reveals a keen need for accelerated action. This webinar on July 26th will inform on the report’s key findings, discuss the key enablers for IWRM implementation, and lay out the support available to countries in reporting, planning, and implementing IWRM.