UN-Water Family News
First Global Refugee Forum hosted in Geneva
On 17 and 18 December 2019, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Government of Switzerland will jointly host in Geneva a world... Read more
Nuclear technique helps farmers adapt to climate change
Teff, a grass-like plant with tiny seeds, is the staple food for over 60 million people in Ethiopia and is the basis... Read more
New guide to setting site water targets
A report and guidance for setting site water targets was recently published by the UN Global Compact, CEO Water Mandate. The guide aims to help companies... Read more
Global Water Partnership launches handbook for primary schools with focus on water
A new handbook for environmental education in the field of water management has been developed by Global Water Partnership... Read more
Water for improved rural livelihoods
Water plays an important role in ensuring equitable, sustainable and productive rural economies. In addition to being an essential element for agricultural production, nutrition and... Read more
Global workshop on exchange of data and information in transboundary basins
From 4-5 December 2019, a ‘’ will be hosted at... Read more
Drought relief for farmers using real-time data
Over one billion people in South Asia depend on agriculture-related livelihoods – most of them poor and vulnerable to drought impacts. Satellite data... Read more
World Toilet Day statement of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
In relation to the World Toilet Day 2019, Mr. Léo Heller, the Special... Read more
New report on the plight of sanitation workers in the developing world
Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health... Read more