Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · A city united. In a dry climate, with rapid urbanization and relatively high per capita water consumption, Cape Town had all the makings of a water crisis. In 2018, after three …
Water Worries: The state of the African climate ahead of COP27
Nov 3, 2022 · Three of the eleven global water stress hotspots are in Africa. In the past 50 years, drought-related hazards in the region have claimed the lives of over half a million people and …
Groundwater wells could ease drought in the Horn of Africa
May 16, 2024 · The Horn of Africa's deep groundwater could be a game-changer for drought resilience. Access to water and drought resilience are persistent problems across the Horn of …
How can the Middle East and North Africa manage the region's …
Jan 6, 2023 · The Middle East and North Africa is the worst off in terms of physical water stress receiving less rainfall than other regions but, yet having fast-growing, densely populated urban …
Drought is putting millions at risk in the Horn of Africa | World ...
Jul 21, 2022 · The United Nations says $3.8 billion is needed to help provide life-saving assistance to avoid a "humanitarian catastrophe". The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst …
Desertification has been devastating for this region of Africa. One ...
Sep 2, 2021 · NGO Amman Imman is using water harvesting methods to restore ecosystems in order to improve the livelihoods of those forced to migrate. Once one of Africa’s most lush …
Why are Africa’s wells failing? | World Economic Forum
Nov 2, 2015 · Aquifers across Africa are critical for potable water supply and help contribute as much as 70% of the total water supply in some countries. The management of these is critical. …
Lake Chad shows how climate change is hitting real lives in Africa ...
Dec 2, 2019 · Climate change, rising populations and agriculture mean one of Africa’s largest water sources is now a tenth of the size it was in the 1960s. From the Mbororo pastoralist …
Water management is political. A climate scientist explains why
Mar 22, 2023 · Better water management needs to be incorporated into countries' economic and societal strategies. “The exercise of managing water is ultimately an exercise of power. …
Water scarcity is a growing problem across the Middle East. Is this …
Mar 29, 2019 · The most water-scarce region in the world is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where more than 60% of the population has little or no access to drinkable water. …