Delivering on SDG 6 and SDG 2 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is considered a cornerstone towards achieving the global goal of "Leaving No One Behind". Yet, despite continuous global and national efforts, it remains a challenge. Various regional and global reports indicate deficiencies threatening the achievement of the objectives of the water-related targets in the 2030 Agenda.
According to the 2020 FAO State of food and agriculture report, water scarcity currently affects 3.2 billion people, of whom 1.4 billion live in rural areas, and 60% of irrigated lands are highly water-stressed. In the absence of urgent action, the situation will deteriorate, under the combined effects of a growing population, economic development, and climate change.
Water is a vital component for achieving the 2030 Agenda. As a result, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) promotes...
In commemoration of World Water Day 2024, Lifeng Li, Director of the FAO Land and Water Division, highlighted the critical importance of water in promoting...
Recent IPCC reports confirm that climate change has altered freshwater ecosystems, causing diverse human system impacts. This blog explores new initiatives for bridging climate priorities, water-sanitation adaptation and mitigation priorities, and climate financing.
The food and water sectors are inseparably linked, however, they are too often governed and managed independently, which can have catastrophic results when combined with increasing water variability due to climate change. On the Occasion of CoP28, this blog examines ways to elevate food and water to the very top of the climate agenda.
This blog provides information on the outcomes of the bilateral collaboration between WRI and WWF BHoA, which resulted in plans to fund the preparation of a Business Case for the financing of the Kigali Urban Wetlands Restoration case through the ACWA fund. This initiative was developed to protect Kigali city from flooding and improve the wellbeing of people in town by constructing urban wetlands.
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At the heart of every thriving society lies equitable access to essential resources, water being paramount among them. As we navigate the realms of agricultural practices in the Asia-Pacific region, it becomes evident that the governance of water isn’t just about hydrology. In fact, it's intertwined with societal structures and nuanced community dynamics. Through this webinar, in partnership...
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