Latin America: CAF makes donation to help those affected by rains
Enrique Garcia, executive president of CAF-Development Bank of Latin America, has announced the approval of immediate donations of US$100,000 to the governments of Argentina,...
Ireland: Irish Water to upgrade wastewater infrastructure
Veolia Ireland has secured a new contract from Irish Water for wastewater infrastructure. This contract comprises a €2.16 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure at County Cavan and...
Netherlands: Plastic boat highlights dangers of pollution
Interface, the world’s biggest carpet tile manufacturer, has joined forces with Plastic Whale, a company dedicated to achieving plastic-free waters, to design and create a unique boat made...
WHO microplastic update calls for health impact research
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in the environment, which...
Water security urgent priority in Middle East and North Africa, says new report
The inadequate supply of water and sanitation is costing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region around US$21 billion per year in economic...
BlueTech Research and Water Environment Federation partner on innovation
Two leading water sector organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration around innovation and market trends. Technology market intelligence company BlueTech...
Canada: British Columbia unveils Water Sustainability Act
After receiving Royal Assent in 2014, following more than four years of public engagement and policy development, the British Columbia Water Sustainability Act will...
UN initiative targets nitrogen waste
UN member states meeting in Sri Lanka have endorsed a proposed roadmap for action on nitrogen challenges, set out in the ‘Colombo Declaration on...
United States: California set to reduce overflows of chlorinated water
California Water Service, the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group, has received approval for the company’s first patent, for a device that helps protect the environment by...
Dutch cities sign ‘City Deal’ for climate adaptation
At the conference ‘Water safe and climate resilient building, living and life’ in Zwolle, the Netherlands, five Dutch cities, governmental organisations and regional water...