water security management News
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LG Sonic at Davos World Economic Forum 2024: Pioneering Change in Water Management
In a truly remarkable achievement, LG Sonic, celebrated for its pioneering solutions in surface water management, secured a prominent presence at the prestigious Davos World Economic Forum. Under the visionary leadership of our CEO, Yousef Yousef, LG Sonic took part in this global gathering, engaging with world political leaders and the world’s most influential companies to raise awareness ...
By LG Sonic
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Global initiative to provide climate services for society gains momentum
Progress in rolling out operational climate services vital to help countries and communities cope with long-term climate change and associated extreme weather events is set to receive a boost at an intergovernmental meeting to consider a road map for future action. The Intergovernmental Board on Climate Services holds its first session 2 to 5 July 2013 to discuss implementation of the Global ...
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Water security and climate change: how science can help
Policymakers need better information about the regional impact of climate change on water supplies, and on ways of adapting to it. For centuries, food production — and thus social development — has depended heavily on access to the water needed to grow crops or rear livestock. Having enough water is only part of the issue, however: it must also be available when and where it is most ...
By SciDev.Net
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3 in 4 Asia-Pacific Nations Facing Water Security Threat - Study
More than 75% of the countries in Asia and the Pacific are experiencing a serious lack of water security, with many of them facing an imminent water crisis unless immediate steps are taken to improve management of water resources, says a new study prepared jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF). “While the Asia-Pacific region has become an economic ...
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Global leaders set to convene at World Water Week to confront growing water and food insecurity
Over 2500 politicians, business leaders, and representatives of 200 international organisations are set to meet at the World Water Week in Stockholm, August 26-31 2012, where they will forge solutions to meet rapidly escalating demands for limited water and land from all sectors of the economy. In over 100 seminars, workshops and events spread throughout the week, participants will meet under ...
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Water management grows farm profits
A healthy lifestyle consists of a mixture of habits. Diet, exercise, sleep and other factors all must be in balance. Similarly, a sustainable farm operates on a balanced plan of soil, crop, and water management techniques. The western United States is a region with scarce water resources. In this case, water management techniques make up a larger piece of a sustainability plan. There is mounting ...
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New mapping tool provides unprecedented ability to assess water risk
Aqueduct provides companies with comprehensive, high-resolution picture of water risks worldwide. The World Resources Institute (WRI) today launched a new online tool that maps water risk worldwide based on the most current, highest resolution data available. Companies, investors, and governments can use the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas to see how water stress will affect operations locally and ...
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International Water Management Institute named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), with headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been named the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for their pioneering research that has served to improve agriculture water management, enhance food security, protect environmental health and alleviate poverty in developing countries. For translations, background facts, photos and video, visit: ...
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