#irrigation 新闻
Water tests from the Kok and Sai rivers near Thailand’s border with Myanmar have revealed elevated arsenic levels, leading Thai officials to warn citizens to avoid contact with river water.
India unilaterally suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism amid longstanding calls for updates to address climate change and population growth.
Infrastructure projects to keep out seawater in southern Vietnam have been plagued by failures. Experts say the country must shift from hard fixes to nature-based solutions.
India’s suspension of the treaty raises fears for Pakistan’s water security, and exposes cracks in a fragile regional order.
#irrigation 观点
As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts.
There is a case for relaxing Vietnam’s long-standing restrictions on the use of land meant for rice cultivation.
In the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Risks Report, nine of the ten biggest risks for the next decade have a water-related component.
Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.
#irrigation 视频
Regardless of your beliefs, the overarching message of this video on environmental stewardship will likely resonate.
Moving away from narratives that spell fear of climate-related catastrophes, "Tomorrow" tells stories of how ordinary people -- from Icelandic volcanoes to Indian slums -- employ innovative ways to fight the effects of climate change.
Women continue to show results in addressing climate change in urban and rural communities around the world. UN's Momentum for Change celebrates their efforts through this short video.
#irrigation 新闻发布稿
International Finance Corporation
IFC, Singapore’s Agrocorp partner to improve food security in Bangladesh
