Compare and contrast: Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
EuroNews Green Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain’s environment and ecological transition ministry the highest level in a decade. Click here […]
Compare and contrast: Adelaide Hills water crisis: a local problem is a global wake-up call
The Conversation – Australia The Adelaide Hills are experiencing severe water shortages. The root cause? A prolonged dry period and not enough water tankers to meet unprecedented demand from people […]
Compare and contrast: The future of wetlands: Predicting ecological shifts in the Middle Yangtze River Basin
Phys.org Wetlands in the Middle Yangtze River Basin (MYRB) are facing significant ecological challenges due to climate change and human activities. A recent study investigated the spatiotemporal changes in wetland […]
Compare and contrast: Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature
The Conversation – Europe When we think about flood management, higher stop banks, stronger levees and concrete barriers usually come to mind. But what if the best solution – for […]
World Water Day
Resilience World Water Day is 22 March 2025. This annual observance was organized by the United Nations in 1993 to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and to promote […]
Compare and contrast: Croatia ranked 1st for renewable freshwater resources in EU
Croatia Week According to UNESCO data, Croatia ranks fifth in Europe and 42nd in the world in terms of the availability and richness of water resources. “When it comes to […]
Compare and contrast: Why safe and secure water is critical for economic growth and thriving societies worldwide
World Economic Forum Globally, the water systems that sustain ecosystems, nourish communities and drive business and economic growth face unprecedented pressure. As industries, governments and society confront the escalating impacts […]
Compare and contrast: South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue
The Conversation – Africa In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33% of all urban […]
Compare and contrast: Texas is running out of water. Here’s why and what state leaders plan to do about it.
Texas Tribune Towns and cities could be on a path toward a severe shortage of water by 2030, data compiled in the state’s 2022 water plan by the Texas Water […]
Compare and contrast: Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy
BBC News Almost a month’s worth of rain fell in Florence on Friday morning while landslides and mudslides were reported in Bologna, where some residents were evacuated on Thursday evening […]