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Global Scans · Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary


In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

  • [New] In Indonesia, climate change is likely to impact water availability, health and nutrition, the ability to manage disaster risk, and urban development, particularly in coastal zones, with implications for poverty and inequality. World Bank
  • [New] Rises in global temperatures will further reduce water availability in many water-scarce countries, including across East Africa and the Middle East, because of the increased frequency of droughts, and changes in rainfall patterns and run-off. Oxfam International
  • [New] The world will face dramatically intensified competition for food, energy and water, affecting trade patterns and displacing populations. LabourList
  • [New] While water is often characterized as a potential spark for conflict in Central Asia, it is at the same time an opportunity for cooperation. The Diplomat
  • [New] The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has projected significantly reduced quality and quantity of renewable surface water and groundwater resources in most dry subtropical regions, intensifying competition for water among sectors. Climate & Development Knowledge Network
  • [New] Famine could be halted if aid organizations are allowed full access to Gaza to bring food, water and other supplies to the civilian population. CNN
  • [New] EPA will strive to collaborate with the Water Sector and Water Government Coordinating Councils in forming a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to identify near-term actions and strategies to reduce the risk of water systems nationwide to cyberattacks. US EPA
  • [New] The World Health Organisation has identified climate change as the most significant threat facing humanity today, with negative impacts on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. allAfrica.com
  • [New] When comparing the statistical ranges of water consumption in Europe from [36] to the absolute basic consumption (ABC) defined in of 33.6 m3 per inhabitant per year, the potential for implementing further minimization of water consumption in households is not look so promising. MDPI
  • [New] Comparing the recommended minimum basic annual demand of 18 m3 to the statistical range of 25-50 m3 of water consumption per year in the vast majority of European countries, it can be seen that there is still significant potential to introduce savings in water consumption in households in Europe. MDPI
  • [New] Sachet water, commonly referred to as 'pure water' has witnessed significant price spikes in recent months, a development that has forced Nigerians to resort to alternatives that health experts believe pose significant health risks. Punch Newspaper
  • [New] NASA recently announced its own plans to explore harvesting resources from the Moon within the next 10 years to support its Artemis plans, hoping to establish large scale lunar regolith mining by 2032 and extracting resources such as water, iron, and rare metals. Gizmodo
  • [New] A recent study found that, all told, cities across the United States could be soaking up billions of gallons of water a day in part by following China's lead and accelerating sponge projects. Wired
  • [New] Water companies should better maintain and expand their systems to reduce the risk of blockages and collapses. Sky News
  • [New] Water companies in England and Wales have submitted plans to Ofwat to propose investing £96 billion over the period of 2025-2030 in water and sewage infrastructure, a near doubling of current levels. GOV.UK
  • The Panama Canal has avoided the worst of a shipping crunch that threatened to upend the global economy - but at a cost to marine life and the Latin American country's supplies of drinking water. Yahoo News
  • The COP 15 Biodiversity Kunming-Montreal agreement (2022) supporting the UN '30 by 30' protection of 30% of global land and water by 2030 demonstrates growing concern and momentum to prevent Biodiversity loss and pursue nature positive policies. Allevents.in
  • AI AI presents opportunities to address global challenges, improve productivity, and manage major systems upon which society depends, including energy, transport, agriculture, and water. GOV.UK
  • By 2050, two-thirds of the world's population is expected to suffer from water scarcity, which will affect all aspects of people's lives. Forbes
  • Competition with other jurisdictions - in a world in which many jurisdictions are opening up their waters for offshore wind development, offshore wind investors have to consider the relative merits of different markets and opportunities. Watson Farley & Williams
  • The UN is warning of a looming famine in the north of the territory, where an estimated 300,000 people are living with little food or clean water. BBC News
  • Compared to other countries in Africa, Egypt has a steeper increase in the number of hot days; and with air pollution, pesticides, water pollutants and projected water scarcity, older Egyptians are particularly vulnerable to the potential health impacts of climate change. Nature Middle East

Last updated: 24 March 2024



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