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A research team from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), in Leipzig/Germany has analysed the zooplankton communities in the White Nile and Blue Nile in Khartoum/Sudan. This is the…

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The Rome Water Dialogue 2025 has highlighted the urgent need for smarter water management to secure global food supplies.

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In India’s mint heartland, a solar-powered irrigation service is transforming agriculture. By replacing costly diesel pumps with clean, shared solar systems on a pay-per-use model, smallholder farmers gain reliable,…

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Freshwater is a limited resource. If not properly managed, its use by different sectors will contribute to water scarcity in many places around the world. CropGBWater — a new open access tool by the International Water…

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For the sixth consecutive year, an irregular water cycle was observed in 2024. Investment in global water resource monitoring is urgently needed. Certain areas suffered severe drought, while others endured multiple…

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Amid rising climate risks, bold ideas and proven solutions are reshaping how we prepare for drought. Learn how science, policy, and communities are driving resilience worldwide.

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World Water Week 2025 in Stockholm brought together participants to discuss water’s central role in climate action, covering topics such as access to safe drinking water, Indigenous perspectives and innovative solutions…

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In 2024, climate records were broken, leading to what felt like a seemingly endless string of disasters across the globe. Both high rainfall and drought are becoming more common and extreme. But there are still numerous…

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National and international water policy must adapt to ongoing, accelerated changes in the global water cycle and respond to them quickly and comprehensively. This is the key message of a report “Water in a heated World”,…

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A new report highlights growing shortfalls and stress in global water resources. The world is well off track from meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 on water and sanitation.