On the eve of World Water Day, various organizations and reports highlight the global water crisis. The UN warns that increasing water scarcity is leading to conflicts and instability. Countries like Israel and Tajikistan are working on improving access to clean water. The impact of water scarcity on communities, especially in regions like Latin America, is a growing concern. Scientists emphasize the need for sustainable water management practices to address the crisis.
A UN report says almost 3.5 billion people across the globe do not have access to safe sanitation, and one in two suffer from water scarcity for several months a year. https://t.co/CCTAH905OJ
#WorldWaterDay: For Tenefo Votsirasoa, a farmer in southern Madagascar, access to water has been a gamechanger. ⤵️ https://t.co/IC80njADhK https://t.co/IC80njADhK https://t.co/Ajdjsz8QdS
Strengthening institutional mechanisms and accommodating #political sensitivities are key to finding a long-term solution for Interstate #Water Disputes governance in #India, notes @AmbarKumarGhos1 https://t.co/lxOS31ly16
A collective will to integrate #climate resilience into urban #water governance and embrace #innovative management strategies is imperative to secure continuous, clean water for all, emphasise @Aparna_R1 & Kashmeera Patel https://t.co/8pytZrj8hL
Human rights court orders Peru to pay damages to Peru mining town https://t.co/GGj2SW3Fj4 https://t.co/eFiW7doSer
Droughts, increasing in frequency, pose a significant threat to water security, leading to overuse and depletion of groundwater resources. Therefore, improving water management practices is pivotal to addressing the ongoing water crisis: @soumyabh_swears https://t.co/2VndhBZwjN
The growing demand for #water resources induced by population growth, industrial development and #climatechange is increasing the vulnerability of communities across the world, argues @vikrom_mathur https://t.co/CnPfntIMFz
Armed groups and illegal gold mining pose a grave threat to much of Latin America’s river systems. This #WorldWaterDay, we come to you #FromTheField in Colombia’s Chocó department, from one of the world’s rainiest jungles whose rivers have been devastated by mining dredges. https://t.co/0DKbTuhTSj
Rights court condemns Peru over one of world’s most polluted towns https://t.co/rkPPGTqwfN
On #WaterDay, let's recognize the vital role of water for our lives and economies. From supporting the first private sector blue bond in #LatAm to improving water management practices in #Romania, IFC is working on innovative solutions to preserve water resources. https://t.co/SqIB2aQ2Lh
It's World Water Day! From @Water_MDPI: 'Transitioning to Clean Water and Sanitation' is part of MDPI’s Open Access book series, Transitioning to Sustainability, which aims to add to the conversation about regional and global sustainable development according to the 17 SDGs.
💧 Happy World Water Day! Deep dive into our #KaiXR #VirtualFieldTrips highlighting this precious natural resource. 🌊 The Ocean is Broken 🌊 The Ganges River 🌊 The Great Barrier Reef & more! 💡 Log in now to explore! 🌎 ➡️ https://t.co/LpbYY6raOD https://t.co/q0NOPbS49i
Four scientists reflect on how to foster a more sustainable relationship between water and society amid complex and wide-ranging challenges #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/RPvAR4vqRD
Major cities are running out of water. A new World Water Day report says it could worsen global conflict. https://t.co/Bt5K4eMls6
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned Peru over one of the world's most polluted towns, an Andean city which is home to a heavy metal smelter that has poisoned residents and the environment for almost a century https://t.co/Vzfaf4vt4P
How is climate change impacting our shared water sources? On #WorldWaterDay, Stanford scientists @RjpSchmitt & Anna Michalak break down some unexpected connections between bacteria 🦠, fertilizers 💩, hydropower 🌊, irrigation 🌾, & more. https://t.co/sa5rnso9XW https://t.co/z32kOQUpzH
Canada is home to 20 percent of the world’s #FreshWater reserves. To protect this precious resource, Minister Guilbeault has announced funding for several local projects. Happy #WorldWaterDay! Learn more: https://t.co/z7pkEPby2S https://t.co/GJBXqTC6ln
Israel which is 60% desert used to face serious water shortages. Thanks to advanced solutions like advanced filtration and drip irrigation, today Israel is a water powerhouse. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/31fuObSSVm
NEW REPORT by UNESCO, on behalf of UN-Water: 2.2 billion people still live w/o access to safely managed drinking water; fear that as that increases it will fuel conflict. https://t.co/C4Cu56HA9y
Happy #WorldWaterDay and #FullDiskFriday! 🌎💙 From their vantage points above the Earth, @NOAA satellites provide us with more information about Earth's water systems than is possible to obtain solely from the surface. Learn how satellites see the sea: https://t.co/XbqygkMkAa https://t.co/oFV8jQ9hiR
🌍💧Today is #WorldWaterDay. Scott Odell and John Fernández (@johnefernandez) of @mit_esi investigate the effects of mining in Chile. Read more here: https://t.co/A2U4xAHMRd
Water scarcity is drawing more investors to a growing global calamity https://t.co/FNoH8pZE9Q
The world needs to better manage its freshwater resources but thirsty new technologies touted as solutions could lead to "serious problems" if left unchecked, a UN report warned Friday. https://t.co/nj2YCqZi9A
Happy #WorldWaterDay🌊 “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” -Eisley, In the #GreatLakes region, we have 5, beautiful, large, freshwater lakes! Today & always, let’s appreciate all that water does for our safety, health & well-being: https://t.co/T9cVhUg2qn https://t.co/4QWZBvChQE
1/3 It’s #WorldWaterDay! 🌊 Did you know that we operate approximately 3000 hydrometric stations across Canada? https://t.co/Ck9IjUiMcK
Since our country was founded, we've had our fair share of water shortages. Today on #WorldWaterDay, here are five Israeli technologies and solutions that have helped us conserve, produce and make the most of every last drop of water. https://t.co/wdFtsw2V89
World Water Day | Did you know? By 2025, 1.8 bn people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity Here are other such concerning facts👇 #WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay2024 https://t.co/kjjXyGUbLR
Increasing global water scarcity is fuelling more conflicts and contributing to instability, the UN warns in a new report https://t.co/TblYReFkhL https://t.co/BJGRLsMh2M
#WorldWaterDay Tajikistan is rich in water resources, yet over 50% of the people still lack access to drinking water. But this is now changing: schools, hospitals and over 25k families in the region now have 24h access to fresh water! #EBRDdonors: @SECO_CH, Czechia & @theGEF https://t.co/UzKaBhom2p
🌊March 22 marks #WorldWaterDay💧 #DYK that according to the @IPCC_CH, roughly half of the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least part of the year? #WaterforPeace More on the importance of this day⬇️ https://t.co/LF5rEwt9OS https://t.co/NL0Prc1vQe
As we look towards the future, it's crucial to recognize that by 2030, half of the world's population will likely be grappling with water scarcity issues. @GoClensta @BosonWhitewater https://t.co/KZ1lsnVsWc
#Water insecurity: 1.2 billion people impacted each year — Writes Dr. Tim Sandle. https://t.co/cu5h6uk7t0
#FromTheSouth News Bits | In Peru, leaders of Indigenous communities in the Amazon region denounced the presence of mining groups responsible for contaminating their rivers with mercury for illegal gold mining. https://t.co/HWLFwx3yFq
Water Diplomacy 💦! In honor of World Water Day tomorrow, we recognize the important work being done at the Transboundary Water Management Center of the @AravaInstitute. The Transboundary Water Management Center allows policy makers and water professionals to collaborate in the… https://t.co/IInG2Ro7wN
Water Diplomacy 💦! In honor of World Water Day tomorrow, we recognize the important work being done at the Transboundary Water Management Center of the Arava Institute. The Transboundary Water Management Center allows policy makers and water professionals to collaborate in the… https://t.co/274iD2uJXG