Wetlands are some of the planet’s most important ecosystems. They’re a haven for wildlife, they filter pollution and they’re important stores of carbon. But they’re also one of the Earth’s most threatened habitats.
A call to take action for wetlands is the focus of this years’ campaign.
UNEP-DHI is supporting the National Flood and Drought Task Force of Somalia in researching the applicability of NbS for riverine and flash flood risk mitigation. The project focuses on the communities within the Juba-Shabelle River basin.
Improving the scientific understanding of the hydrological regimes and ecosystem services of Lake Turkana and its river basins will inform decision making on the sustainable management of the transboundary water resources.
New data on the degree of IWRM implementation in countries are now available on the IWRM Data Portal.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have been working to help lessen the impact of flooding in countries around the world. More accurate and reliable data are helping to pinpoint risks and UNEP-DHI’s Flood and Drought Portal, is helping to make the necessary data accessible to water authorities.
More than 300 companies from around the world are registered in the Match! Portal. Is your company solving the world’s water challenges using technology? Sign up and lets advance progress on the SDGs by matching water practitioners with solution providers.
The Horn of Africa region faces numerous challenges with regard to water resources management. UNEP-DHI supported regional stakeholders to enhance collaboration for management of cross-border surface water and aquifers by mapping the situation and developing internal knowledge briefs.
Mainstreaming of Climate Change Adaptation into the Sub-National Development Planning in Cambodia (2013) Download Share this report Share on linkedin Share on email Share on
This publication is designed to raise awareness on the multiple benefits of nature-based solutions.
This publication focuses on adaptation technologies for building resilience to climate change induced hazards in the water sector.
This publication is the final technical report of the GEF Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme River Basins component (TWAP RB) assessment.
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