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The remarks of UN Deputy Secretary General at the opening of 7th World Water Forum 2015
April 14, 2015
The Deputy Secretary-General remarks at the opening of the 7th World Water Forum, Daegu, Gyeongbuk, 12 April 2015
Central govt halts Jakarta reclamation
April 13, 2015
The central government has decided to suspend the implementation of the controversial National Capital Integrated Coastal Development (NCICD), also known as the Jakarta reclamation, pending an evaluation.
Central govt to appeal water verdict
April 13, 2015
Following two private water companies, the central government has decided to file an appeal against a Central Jakarta District Court ruling that canceled the privatization of water in the capital city.
Lack of Water Holding Back Asian Growth
April 12, 2015
Asia is the world’s most dynamic region with the fastest economic growth. Yet more than 75% of countries in the region face serious water shortages, which if left unmanaged pose a real threat to continued growth and prosperity.
Asia is the world’s most dynamic region with the fastest economic growth. Yet more than 75% of countries in the region face serious water shortages, which if left unmanaged pose a real threat to continued growth and prosperity.
Taiwan launches water rationing to fight drought
April 08, 2015
The Taiwan government said that it was forced to impose rationing as the water supply situation was "urgent".
The Taiwan government said that it was forced to impose rationing as the water supply situation was "urgent".
UN stresses importance of food safety – from farm to plate – on World Health Day
April 07, 2015
With the United Nations health agency highlighting food safety on World Health Day, the Secretary-General today called for unified efforts to ensure that production, distribution, and preparation of food is done safely.
With the United Nations health agency highlighting food safety on World Health Day, the Secretary-General today called for unified efforts to ensure that production, distribution, and preparation of food is done safely.
Deputy UN chief calls for ‘hydro-diplomacy’ as world faces growing water shortages
April 01, 2015
The international community must gear up for a new era of “hydro-diplomacy” as the threat of water scarcity risks plunging the world into a period of geopolitical tension and stunted development, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told delegates gathered at the General Assembly today.
The international community must gear up for a new era of “hydro-diplomacy” as the threat of water scarcity risks plunging the world into a period of geopolitical tension and stunted development, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told delegates gathered at the General Assembly today.
Village-run enterprises improve the delivery of water-services in Indonesia
March 25, 2015
A new law paved the way for village enterprises to be more involved in providing clean water access but many are not effectively managed. A World Bank Group-supported program is helping transform informal water organizations managed by the community into established enterprises. Transformation from an informal entity to a legal enterprise is helping communities gain access to clean and reliable water supply.
World Water Day 2015
March 19, 2015
It's time to act to secure sustainable water and sanitation for all.
It's time to act to secure sustainable water and sanitation for all.
Dr. Joakim Harlin
Senior Water Advisor, UNDP
World Conference adopts new international framework for disaster risk reduction after marathon negotiations
March 18, 2015
Representatives from 187 UN member States today adopted the first major agreement of the Post-2015 development agenda, a far reaching new framework for disaster risk reduction with seven targets and four priorities for action.
