In collaboration with UNEP, Cap-Net UNDP, and ILEC, UNEP-DHI Centre is launching a new course on Sustainable Lake Management (SLM). This online, free and self-paced course offers five modules to improve the understanding of fundamental principles of SLM and to equip participants with tools to develop, implement and refine a participatory lake recovery plan that promotes the sustainable use of lake resources.
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Blending IWRM and climate change adaptation to accelerate climate action
Rising temperatures are increasingly disrupting the global water cycle, exposing millions of people across the globe to reduced water security. A UNEP report promotes blending the practices of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and climate change adaptation to expedite progress in both fields and use financial resources efficiently.
Sustainable Denmark. With the SDGs towards 2030 – Clean water and sanitation (2023)
Sustainable Denmark. With the SDGs towards 2030 – Clean water and sanitation (2023) Download Share this report UNEP DHI Partnership – Centre on Water and Environment Agern Allé 5, 2970 Denmark Tel: +45 45169200 Contact us
In face of drought and conflict, a project helps Sudanese villages capture scarce rainwater
Read this UNEP article about how a dam project implemented amid drought and armed conflict in Sudan is helping residents collect scarce rainwater.
Adapting to Aridity – Global solutions for drought mitigation and resilience
WEBINAR
On Friday 27th of October at 09.00 CEST the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture and DHI will coordinate a webinar for scientists and experts to discuss the resources, policies, and innovations necessary for effective drought management, mitigation and adaptation.
New WMO report reveals accelerated disruption to global water cycle
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently launched its State of Global Water Resources 2022 report, following the success of the first pilot report launched last year. The 2022 edition of the series offers a comprehensive assessment of water resources worldwide.
The State of Global Water Resources 2022 – WMO Report
The second edition of WMO’s flagship report offers a comprehensive and consistent assessment of the state of water resources worldwide.
Securing crucial biodiversity, carbon and water stores in the Congo Basin Peatlands
In collaboration with UNEP and FAO, UNEP-DHI is implementing a project aimed at protecting biodiversity and key ecosystem functions related to carbon storage and water resources in the Congo Basin Peatlands for the next fours years. The project is funded by the German International Climate Initiative (IKI).
Joakim Harlin is new full-time Chief Manager for the UNEP-DHI Centre
DHI is pleased to announce the appointment of Joakim Harlin as the new full-time Chief Manager of the UNEP-DHI Centre. Joakim has handled the role of Chief Manager part-time since 2020, and the expansion of his role marks a significant step towards even stronger contributions to driving progress in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eagles, bears and snapping turtles: wildlife returns to one of US’ most famous rivers
Read this United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) article about the return of wildlife to the Hudson River, once one of the most polluted rivers in the US.
Note on Managing Invasive Aquatic Plants in the Yamoussoukro Lakes, Côte d’Ivoire (2023)
This note describes key challenges and solutions to managing invasive aquatic plants, focusing on the Yamoussoukro lakes in Côte d’Ivoire.