The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to become Africa’s biggest hydroelectric power plant, but questions around the filling process and operation of the dam have caused tension amongst riparian neighbours. In a unique statement,
Despite the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, investing in African soil and water management is more important than ever. This was the key message from a SIWI-hosted webinar on Tuesday 5 May to launch
The ocean deserves much better from humanity and the post-pandemic recovery must be about creating a better, blue-green future. Before the Covid-19 crisis, in what some refer to as normality, we were on a clear
May 22 is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a celebration with a concerning undertone. Biodiversity is the basis for our existence, but it’s increasingly under threat from destructive land use, climate change, pollution and
A rumour about Covid-19 has been spreading – that drinking water regularly and keeping your mouth moist can protect you. Here BBC Future examines the evidence. F First there was the bizarre suggestion that it
On 22 April 1970, some 20 million Americans participated in the world’s first Earth Day, a gigantic teach-in to raise awareness of the many threats to the environment that were becoming increasingly apparent. The idea
Water, sanitation, and hygiene must be the first line of defence against Covid-19. That is why SIWI has joined other major organizations in a call to action demanding that governments across the world prioritize access
The Covid-19 crisis has exposed how degraded ecosystems and social inequality make the world dangerously susceptible not only to pandemics but also to many other risks. In this blog post SIWI’s Executive Director Torgny Holmgren
As Humanity continue to grapple with the battle against Covid-19, there is an unblemished indication that the battle against this global enigma cannot be accomplished if leaders continue to pay protracted lip service to issues
