Lake Turkana and its river basins are vital for the people, economies and wildlife of both Kenya and Ethiopia. Given the region’s historic vulnerability to drought, it was a surprise to many when devastating floods hit lakeside settlements in 2020. However, a recent study by the UNEP-DHI indicates that such floods may become a more regular occurrence in years to come…
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Celebrating World Habitat Day: leaving no one behind in the quest for sustainable development
A cascade of challenges- from climate change and COVID 19 to rising conflict- is widening the inequalities in living conditions across the world. Rapid urbanization is exacerbating many of the challenges. If the pledge of the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind is to be met, urgent action is needed in extending basic infrastructure, including water and sanitation, to all.
African progress on implementing IWRM in the 2030 Agenda: Briefing Note (2021)
This briefing note describes African progress on implementing IWRM in the 2030 Agenda.
Second Global Online Stakeholder Consultation on themes for the UN 2023 Water Conference: NOW OPEN
Until the 30th of September 2022, all stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, and others, have a chance to contribute their inputs on the themes proposed for the UN 2023 Water Conference.
UNEP-DHI at the 7th International Marine Debris Conference, Republic of Korea
The seventh iteration of the world’s largest and longest running conference series on marine plastic pollution is upon us. Taking place between the 18th to the 23rd of September 2022 in Busan, UNEP-DHI will feature in a number of technical sessions.
Towards stronger IWRM implementation in the Arab region: webinar recording now available
This webinar informs on the main findings of the Status Report on the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Arab Region. Speakers discuss key enablers for IWRM implementation and lay out the support available to countries in reporting, planning, and implementing IWRM.
Towards stronger implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management in the Arab Region
WEBINAR
This webinar informs on the main findings of the Status Report on the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Arab Region. Speakers discuss key enablers for IWRM implementation and lay out the support available to countries in reporting, planning, and implementing IWRM.
New classification of the world’s coastlines aims to improve climate action and coastal resilience
With close to two billion people worldwide living in coastal areas, appropriate climate adaptation in these environments is critical. This new classification, hazard mapping, and climate change adaptation guidance for the world’s coastlines aims to improve climate action from the local to the global level.
Countries must step up efforts to protect freshwater sources, say experts
Despite their outsized benefits to society, climate, biodiversity, and economies, freshwater ecosystems are persistently undervalued in political and economic decision-making. As the cascading impacts of the climate crisis on freshwater ecosystems become increasingly apparent, it is urgent for countries to step up efforts to protect these invaluable systems.
What you need to know about the global resolution on sustainable lake management
In March this year, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted the first ever resolution dedicated to lakes. Stuart Crane, a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) expert on freshwater ecosystems, sheds light on what the resolution on sustainable management resolution is and what it can achieve.
Celebrating International Mangrove Conservation Day
Despite their immense importance to coastal communities, mangrove habitats worldwide are declining at an alarming rate. This International Mangrove Day, let’s take action to conserve and restore these valuable ecosystems.
Webinar: Towards stronger IWRM implementation in the Arab Region
The recent Status Report on the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Arab Region reveals a keen need for accelerated action. This webinar on July 26th will inform on the report’s key findings, discuss the key enablers for IWRM implementation, and lay out the support available to countries in reporting, planning, and implementing IWRM.