Riparian countries worked together with UNEP towards improving the scientific understanding of the hydrological regimes and ecosystem services of the Omo-Turkana and D’aua-Juba-Shabelle basins, creating tools for decision support of sustainable management of the transboundary water resources.
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2nd
A call to take action for wetlands is the focus of this years’ campaign.
Nature-based solutions supporting climate resilience in the Juba-Shabelle River basin
UNEP-DHI is supporting the National Flood and Drought Task Force of Somalia in researching the applicability of NbS for riverine and flash flood risk mitigation. The project focuses on the communities within the Juba-Shabelle River basin.
Sustainable development in Lake Turkana and its river basins and the D’aua-Juba-Shabelle basin
Improving the scientific understanding of the hydrological regimes and ecosystem services of Lake Turkana and its river basins will inform decision making on the sustainable management of the transboundary water resources.
See where your country stands on implementation of IWRM
New data on the degree of IWRM implementation in countries are now available on the IWRM Data Portal.
How can technology serve environmental causes? Video of the UNEP webinar now available to stream (2021)
WEBINAR
Digital technologies are a valuable tool to address global environmental challenges. This was the topic of discussion at a recent webinar on digital discovery hosted by UNEP, where UNEP-DHI colleagues presented their on-going work.
Global assessment of macroplastic litter in freshwater ecosystems
The GPML risk and warning system for macroplastic litter in rivers provides insights on the problem of plastic litter in freshwater ecosystems. The system can help identify and map where the problem is, how it may change in the upcoming 9 months, where it originates, and how best to intervene.
Cross-border water management for peace and resilience in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa region faces numerous challenges with regard to water resources management. UNEP-DHI supported regional stakeholders to enhance collaboration for management of cross-border surface water and aquifers by mapping the situation and developing internal knowledge briefs.