Water

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has provided about 42 million people with access to improved water and sanitation through its African Development Fund (ADF) initiative. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the AfDB Group,…

The aquatic plant absorbs oxygen and prevents the reproduction of certain fish. Green Tech Africa uses the plant properties to mitigate industrial waste. At first sight, water hyacinth may look beautiful and harmless, but the plant…

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new water strategy for 2021-2025, to increase water security and foster sustainability in Africa. Under the theme: “Towards a Water-Secure Africa”, the…

The Nigerian government has called for more commitment from the private sector and the general public in the provision of safe drinking water to meet the WASH plan sector. The call was made by the National Chairman of…

Forests and trees play a vital role in meeting the world's increasing demand for water and need to be managed for water-related ecosystem services, according to a new guide co-published by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),…

The Government of India, the Government of Punjab and the World Bank have signed a $105 million Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project to strengthen urban services in Amritsar and Ludhiana, the two largest cities in Punjab, India.…

As part of efforts to ensure sustainable food production through developed and efficient irrigation systems, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) are going to…