Economic Development

African leaders call for more investments in green energy and water infrastructure

They spoke during Africa Day event on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Dialogue (HLPF) in New York on Wednesday
Fresh water spring in a canyon at Palmwag, Kunene Region, Namibia
Sustainable Development Goals

Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join UN Water Convention

As both a mid-stream and downstream country, transboundary water cooperation is crucial for Namibia and the region’s water security
Sustainable Development Goals

Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs

We can leverage on hyper-technology and apply data to building homegrown solutions
Climate Change

Water-insecure Africa gets some wins at the UN Water Conference

Charlotte MacAlister, the lead author of the Global Water Security 2023 Assessment report, says African governments and citizens must take urgent actions to boost water security
Sustainable Development Goals

Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs

Accessible amenities, water storage facilities and inclusive policies could boost progress
Ambassadors Yoka Brandt of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (left) and Jonibek Ismoil Hikmat
Sustainable Development Goals

Upcoming UN Water Conference co-hosts seek to turn the tide on water crisis and rally the world for water action

Netherlands & Tajikistan Permanent Representatives to the UN speak about issues at stake and how the world can unite for water action
UN News
Three teenage girls carrying colorful buckets of water on a dirt road
Climate Change

Solving the water crisis is key to climate action and sustainable development

The momentum from COP27 will carry us to next year’s UN 2023 Water Conference, the first of its kind since 1977
A woman cultivating cabbages using solar powered irrigation in Zimbabwe
Gender

Empowering women to boost Africa’s water security

As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
Freetown/Blue Peace Initiative, which will deliver 40 water kiosks and 25 public toilets
Partnerships for Development

UN, Swiss government new financing model to tackle water and sanitation challenges in Sierra Leone

Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.
An image of Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the first-ever elected female Mayor of Freetown.
Economic Development

Sierra Leone: Innovative water project will improve lives of Freetown residents

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.
A child having safe drinking water.
Health

South Sudan: Improving access to clean water for communities

In Maridi, clean water frees up women’s time and improves community health.
News

Our water, our future

How women are pushing national change in one of Africa’s smallest nations.
By UNEP
Salva Dut (left) pumps water from one of the boreholes he has helped drill in South Sudan. Photo: Water for South Sudan
Water

How South Sudan’s ‘lost boy’ brought water to his village

Salva Dut, a former refugee, has helped drill 300 boreholes in his country
NEPAD in action

Water betters lives in Tanzania

Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
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