The 2020 UN World Water Development Report looks at the complex interlinkages between water and climate. As climate change amplifies water-related extremes, it clearly demonstrates the importance of good water governance, write SIWI’s Maggie White…
Maybe you did a deep clean of your home when you found out just how serious the new coronavirus was. But now that you’re social distancing and not leaving the house very often ― maybe just a…
Water for Rural Africa (WRA) has followed closely with grave apprehension the continuous increase of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the country and the approach being adopted by the national response team to combat a pandemic…
In a coordinated effort to combat the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to work closely to ensure the latest and most reliable information…
Over the years, there have been calls on African governments to prioritize the provision of water and sanitation facilities to enhance good health, but the results are mediocre. More often than not, the projections of…
The consequences of global warming have been worse than expected and they are mainly felt in the form of water. Ahead of World Water Day 22 March SIWI calls for a new approach, so that…
Groundwater plays a vital role in both water security and public health. In the face of climate change and unpredictability as well as growing demands and competition we are now seeing an increasing dependence on…
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…
There is a growing need for inclusive and forward-thinking water diplomacy, experts said at a High-Level Panel on Water Diplomacy organized by SIWI at the 2019 World Water Week. Drawing on experiences from Yemen, South…
Victoria Quaye dreamt of a world where everyone would have access to safe and clean water, this passion has steered her life’s work. During her early teenage years, her mother and her came up with…
