September 05, 2013
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter September 05, 2013 |
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Water - The risks are rising and governments must act
Water shortages and floods illustrate the risks posed by too little, or too much, water. By 2050 more than 40% of the world`s population will live under severe water stress and nearly 20% could be exposed to floods.The economic value of assets at risk from floods is expected to be about USD 45 trillion by 2050. Water pollution is also increasing, adding to uncertainty about future water availability.These water risks are exacerbated by climate change. Governments must manage them, so they do not jeopardise growing populations and cities, economic growth and food or energy security.These are some ... | ||
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Putting environmental sustainability at the core of WASH Practice
WASH (drinking water supply, sanitation and hygiene) relies on and impacts water. Therefore, environmental sustainability needs to be at the core of WASH practice. Wetlands International featured our experiences reaching nature-based solutions and sought out additional partners to help transform the WASH sector at an event during Stockholm World Water Week. Speaking to an audience of more than 70 WASH and environmental stakeholders, Susanne Boom, the WASH Programme Coordinator at Wetlands International explained that through an evolving partnership approach, Wetlands International is providing ... | ||
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