November 2019

Arjen Hoekstra changed the water world

27 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

It was with great sadness that SIWI received news of the tragic passing of Arjen Hoekstra. His innovation of the water footprint has forever changed the way we understand the water impact of consumption and

Out now: Stockholm WaterFront no 3, 2019!

27 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

A growing number of countries across the world are starting to understand that their futures depend on resilient landscapes. We need forests and wetlands to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, recharge groundwater and reduce the impact

New report on the plight of sanitation workers in the developing world

15 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives, and violate their dignity and human rights, according to a report released today. Sanitation workers

Prioritise protection of Atewa Forest – American actor

13 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

Oscar award-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, has added his voice to calls for the protection of the Atewa Forest as Ghana prepares to commence the first phase of the Sinohydro deal. The deal will see Ghana’s

Sanitation work: light at the end of the tunnel?

12 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

In 2019, the theme of World Toilet Day is “Leaving no one behind” and focuses on marginalized groups. On the occasion of the day, the exhibition Sanitation work: light at the end of the tunnel? has been

Symposium on nonconventional waters for achieving food security

8 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

Freshwater scarcity already affects every continent, and it is expected to intensify over time due to an increase in demand from all water users, a rise in population, a mismatch of water resources, and insufficient

Communities in Madagascar launch the world’s largest mangrove carbon conservation project

6 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

The Tahiry Honko project is helping to tackle climate breakdown and build community resilience by restoring and protecting mangrove forests. A celebration at the heart of a protected mangrove forest in Madagascar this week marked

WRA Congratulates Parliament of Ghana on the declaration of achieving the SDG Goal Six by 2030

4 November, 2019 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

The current national water coverage is hovering around 65 percent and according to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing, Ghana is in a position to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal Six by 2030.

Month: November 2019