Emerging Economies Climate Report 2022
The report reveals that over half of companies in emerging economies have been impacted by extreme weather events over the last 12 months.The report shows that 58% of companies in Africa and South Asia
Drought
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Abiotic disturbances and their influence on forest health
<p> Abiotic disturbances, disturbances caused by non living factors, are a natural and integral part of forest ecosystems that have major impacts, positive and negative. They influence forest structure, composition
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Water Rights Trade To Help Quench World Thirst
Markets in water rights are likely to evolve as a rising population leads to shortages and climate change causes drought and famine. But they will be based on regional and ethical trading practices
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Israel To Build $423 Million Desalination Plant
Israel said on Monday it was building a 1.5 billion shekel ($423 million) desalination plant, which upon completion in 2013, will join four other plants in providing the country with three-quarters of
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Shallow lines: city’s groundwater reality
<p> The geology of Hyderabad and its surrounding areas is peculiar in the sense that the depth to which it can retain water is about 150 feet or a little more in certain pockets. Beyond 150 feet one hits bedrock which does not hold any groundwater, unless it has some fractures. Going deeper and deeper may give temporary benefits, but in the long run it will lower the water table.</p>
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FAO calls for 'immediate action' on drought
The world must act urgently to save the lives of millions affected by drought in the Horn of Africa, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said Friday. This week the UN announced that famine
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FAO pares rice output forecast on US drought
<p> Global unmilled rice production will expand less than forecast after drought and floods in the US, according to the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO).</p>
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Somalia: More Famine Zones Declared
The United Nations declared three new regions in Somalia to be famine zones on Wednesday, expanding the area where the highest rates of malnutrition and deaths are taking place, including the refugee camps
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We thought trouble was coming
Chris Funk explains how his group last year forecast the drought in Somalia that is now turning into famine — and how that warning wasn't enough.
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Orissa hit by severe drought
<p> A severe drought looms large over many parts of Orissa due to inadequate rainfall this season. Most of the districts have received half the normal rainfall. According to revenue department sources, Nuapada district in western Orissa has received 56 per cent rainfall while Boudh and Malkangiri recorded 63 and 61 per cent,</p>
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UK famine donors rank among most generous
Sometimes the British overplay their importance in international affairs, but in the humanitarian crisis in east Africa they have contributed more than most. David Cameron delivered a rebuke to other