Somalia’s Rural Water Crisis Worsens Amid Prolonged Drought
Two years of failed rains push rural Somalia into severe water crisis, with collapsing livestock economies and spiraling health risks as drought persists through 2026.
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Lesotho’s Metolong Dam: A Catalyst for Water Security and Regional Development
Lesotho’s Metolong Dam project achieves full operational capacity in 2026, enhancing water security and regional economic cooperation in southern Africa.
Peru’s Andean Glaciers Shrink 56%: Climate Crisis Threatens Water Security
Peru’s Andean glaciers have lost 56% of their ice since 1970, threatening water supplies for millions as climate change accelerates. Scientists warn of urgent adaptation needs.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Study Reveals Key Climate Insights
Chinese scientists unveil breakthrough research on below-cloud evaporation in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering new insights into Asia’s water security amid climate change.
Chinese Peacekeepers Bring Clean Water to South Sudan Village
Chinese UN peacekeepers deliver clean water to South Sudan’s Nakitum village, addressing critical needs while strengthening community ties in fragile regions.
Peru’s Andes Glaciers Shrink 56%, Threatening Regional Water Security
Peru’s Andes glaciers have lost 56% of their ice since the 1960s, threatening water supplies for millions as climate change accelerates.
UNESCO Expedites Kilimanjaro Glacier Study Amid Climate Crisis
UNESCO leads a high-altitude mission to Mount Kilimanjaro to study rapid glacier melt, highlighting climate threats to vital water sources in Africa and Asia.
China Unveils 2035 Blueprint for River and Lake Protection
China outlines ambitious plans to enhance river and lake protection by 2035, focusing on flood control, water conservation, and ecological restoration to ensure water security.
US-Mexico Water Tensions Rise Amid Climate Pressures
Escalating US-Mexico water disputes highlight climate challenges and cross-border tensions, impacting communities and policies.
Gaza Water Crisis Deepens as Fuel Blockade Threatens UN Aid Efforts
UN agencies warn Gaza’s fuel blockade is crippling water supplies, risking lives as malnutrition rises and aid access remains restricted.
Bogota’s Wetlands: A Lifeline in Water Crisis
Bogota’s water scarcity crisis spotlights its endangered wetlands. Can preservation efforts secure the city’s future amid rapid urbanization?
Climate Change Worsens Snow Droughts: New Study Warns
A new study warns climate change is increasing snow droughts, threatening water resources in mountainous Asian regions. Researchers urge urgent action.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Faces Accelerated Warming, Study Warns
Chinese researchers warn of accelerated warming on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, with implications for Asia’s water systems and climate stability.
China Water Week 2025: Advancing Water Security Through Innovation
China Water Week 2025 focuses on innovative strategies to enhance water security, balancing sustainable development with resource management amid global challenges.
World Water Day 2024 Spotlights Glacier Preservation as Global Crisis Looms
UN World Water Day 2024 highlights the critical role of glaciers in global water security, with climate change threatening two billion people’s freshwater sources.
World Day for Glaciers: Safeguarding Earth’s ‘Cold Storage’
UN highlights glaciers’ role as Earth’s freshwater reservoirs on World Day for Glaciers, urging global climate cooperation to address melting crises.