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Climate change

Water Stories: The Well Seven Families and 400 Buffaloes Rely On

The government’s aim is to increase the number of people using safe drinking water to at least 90 percent by 2030, in line with...

Inter Press Service - 9 August 2024

Climate change

Partnering for Progress: Maldives’ Sustainable Ocean Initiatives

The UN's focus on green energy, plastic, biodiversity, and early warnings aims to safeguard the Maldives from climate change. The rich biodiversity of the...

Inter Press Service - 6 August 2024

Climate change

Now an AI Tool for Coastal Risk Assessment

The introduction of this AI tool also underscores the growing role of technology in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As extreme weather...

OWSA Contributor - 29 July 2024

Climate change

Pakistan: President Zardari Pushes for Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Floods in Karachi

Karachi’s existing network of drains had limited capacity and absorbed around 50 per cent of the rainwater under normal circumstances. The meeting was told...

OWSA Contributor - 23 July 2024

Climate change

UNEP Report Warns India of Looming Environmental and Human Crises

The UNEP report presents a pivotal moment for India to reassess its environmental priorities and strengthen its commitment to sustainable development in the face...

OWSA Contributor - 22 July 2024

Clean tech

Rich Countries Accused of Overstating Climate Finance by Billions, Reveals Oxfam Report

Oxfam's report indicates that the discrepancy arises from various accounting practices employed by donor countries. It says that developing nations are at risk of...

OWSA Contributor - 22 July 2024

Clean tech

India Claims Major Presence in Global Coal Mining with SECL’s Gevra and Kusmunda Mines

In the last fiscal year, the Gevra opencast mine achieved a coal production milestone of 59 million tons, demonstrating its critical role in India's...

OWSA Staff - 19 July 2024

Climate change

AI Forecasting Deployed to Predict Nepal Landslides

The AI-enhanced SAFE-RICCS system for predicting landslides has been rolled out in Nepal. The system analyses satellite images taken by NASA and other space...

SciDevNet - 15 July 2024

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