UN-Water Family News
IAEA project maps groundwater reserves in Africa’s Sahel region
Spreading over a 7-million square kilometre area, the Sahel is home to 135 million people across West, Central and North Africa.... Read more
Transforming water-scarce cities through collaboration
Population growth, economic expansion, and climate change are increasing the pressures on limited water supplies in cities around the world. Cities house a growing number... Read more
Special Rapporteur calls for inputs on human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
Having access to safe drinking water and sanitation is central to living a life in dignity... Read more
CEO Water Mandate announces the Water Action Hub 2.0
The CEO Water Mandate now soft-launches the revitalized Water Action Hub. The hub promotes collaboration by organizations interested in working together... Read more
UN Environment launches new freshwater strategy
While facing numerous pressures and degradation, freshwater ecosystems play a central role for the health of economies and societies worldwide. Covering a key period... Read more
Providing education on menstrual hygiene
Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated annually on 28 May, aims to break taboos and raise awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management for women... Read more
IWRA to bridge science and policy at 16th congress
Since 1973, IWRA has organized the World Water Congress every three years aiming to provide a meeting place, promote discussion and... Read more
In search of breakthroughs
In developing countries, relevant data on water quantity and quality often are non-existent or not affordable. Consequently, farmers cannot make well-informed decisions on daily operations or... Read more
I’m with nature for World Environment Day
I’m with nature For World Environment Day, 5 June, UN Environment and its partners encourage people to take a picture of their favourite place in nature and join the world’s... Read more