Thanks to the Earthshot Prize network, we are finally able to reach countries suffering from water problems. Antigua and Barbuda is a leading Caribbean island nation and one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. This will be the best model case study.
🚨Drought has been declared across large parts of England, as a prolonged dry spell puts huge strain on the whole ecosystem.
Govt. must urgently invest in protecting & restoring the health of UK fresh water if we are to tackle ongoing risk of #UKDrought.
https://t.co/ftAERMzINF
People keep talking about "historic droughts"...but there's no good reason we should not be better prepared. @WWFWaterRisk has long had maps showing that France has a high drought probability...We can (& must) all do better to get in front of #WaterRisk
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Flood risk management requires dependable pumping solutions.
Find out how a project in the #Philippines will modernize & construct pumping stations in cities affected by flooding. https://t.co/1b8tGyfyDT
#ClimateStories_WBG
Toyota is checking whether a reported industrial water supply disruption in central Japan will have any impact on its operations. https://t.co/ssneYxACyI
OUT NOW: Record breaking year for #damremovals in Europe with over 230 barriers removed from Spain (108!) to Slovakia, France to Finland.
Dam removals bring life back to rivers & build resilience
@fishmigration@WWFEU@theriverstrust@RewildingEurope
https://t.co/tEbjkQ3Fo4
It is an honor taking up my new assignment as Chief of the @UNICEF Office and Head of the @UN Joint Presence Office in the Republic of #Kiribati. I reached beautiful #Tarawa and am excited to support the @GovKiribati in fulfilling both #KV20 and #SDGs#ForEveryChild. Tia nako!
Important read: Blaming disasters solely on climate overlooks the poor policy and planning decisions that make these events much worse. https://t.co/VLHfACt49u @WWFLeadWater@jjopperman@YaleE360
What is the 🌍global state of 💧water quality?
Surprisingly, there is limited consensus on this crucial policy question.
Find out how @WorldBank has assembled the world's largest database on water quality using advanced technologies.
https://t.co/NNj93nJoGI
Over the next two months there are several important events that will help to prepare us for a successful #COP26 🌍
See what lies ahead on the journey to Glasgow 👇
#ClimateAction | #TogetherForOurPlanet
Ureshino in Western #Japan had an astonishing 1,024mm (41 inches) of #rain within four days due to a "unseasonable" stationery front. That's 3.7 times the average August rainfall of 278mm.
ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis - provides the most updated physical understanding of the climate system and #climatechange, combining the latest advances in climate science, and multiple lines of evidence.
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