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World Bank backs flood resilience project in Brazil’s Santa Catarina with US$119.2M investment

Oct 29, 2026Oct 29, 2026 eawater

The World Bank Group has approved a US$119.2 million project to help the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina reduce flood risks and strengthen its capacity to prepare for and respond to weather-related disasters. The initiative aims to enhance climate resilience while safeguarding communities, economic activity and employment in one of the country’s most flood-prone regions. The project is expected to benefit around 420,000 people in 54 municipalities, with a particular focus on low-income populations living in areas exposed to flooding. By improving flood protection and disaster management, the investment seeks…

Global Energy Experts to Convene in Dammam for Premier Middle East Water Week Conference & Exhibition

Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026 eawater

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Middle East chapter, this year’s theme, “One Water, One Strategy: Redefining Produced and Industrial Water in the Middle East,” will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and innovators to explore integrated approaches to water management, focusing on produced water, industrial water, and advanced treatment solutions. The strategic convergence of all water streams into a unified national resource strategy is now a key global priority. Accordingly, our discussions will address Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and water valorization as critical enablers of circular water economies, alongside…

Nominate the Global Visionaries for 9th International Business Magazine Awards 2026

Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026 eawater

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | October 22, 2026 International Business Magazine has invited visionary entrepreneurs, global business leaders, innovative startups and leading organisations to submit nominations for the 9th International Business Magazine Awards 2026, scheduled to take place on November 29, 2026, at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The awards recognise outstanding business achievements, transformative innovation and leadership across industries shaping the global economy. The event will bring together founders, C-suite executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to celebrate corporate excellence and explore opportunities for strategic collaboration. Recognising…

ONCE WORRIED ABOUT HIS NEXT MEAL, PRASL FARMER NOW GROWS 30 TONS OF POTATOES PER HECTARE AND EMPLOYS 25

Oct 21, 2026Oct 21, 2026 eawater

By: Dionísio Novele, Project Manager at Solidaridad (Southern Africa) In Boane, Maputo Province of Mozambique, Arlindo Elias Massingue’s fields tell a story of persistence, learning, and change. At 47 years old and a father of seven, Arlindo has spent years working to provide for his family under difficult conditions. For a long time, that effort was not enough. Like many small-scale farmers, he faced constant setbacks. Poor access to quality inputs such as certified seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides limited what he could produce. At the same time, limited technical knowledge…

Meet Chewang Norphel the ‘Ice Man of Ladakh’ Building Artificial Glaciers to Tackle Water Scarcity

Oct 19, 2026Oct 19, 2026 eawater

As Himalayan glaciers retreat and water scarcity threatens farming communities, engineer Chewang Norphel, popularly known as the “Ice Man of Ladakh,” pioneered artificial glaciers to help villages secure water when they need it most. His simple yet revolutionary technique proves that local innovation can offer powerful climate solutions. For decades, Ladakh’s glaciers have been the lifeline of its people, feeding streams that irrigate crops. Rising temperatures and declining snowfall have disrupted this fragile balance, leaving farming communities struggling with severe water shortages during the crucial sowing season. Norphel’s journey began…

Reliance Foundation Launches Flood Relief Op in Assam: Water Infra, Health Facilities to Community Support

Oct 9, 2026Oct 9, 2026 eawater

As Assam recovers from one of its worst flood disasters, Reliance Foundation has initiated a comprehensive humanitarian and recovery effort across Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The recent floods claimed 81 lives and at their peak affected more than seven lakh people across 12 districts, inundating nearly 900 villages. Over three lakh people continue to remain affected, with damaged infrastructure, disrupted livelihoods, and power outages hampering recovery efforts. Reliance Foundation has deployed its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) expert teams to work with the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to restore…

SHARAKAT Announces Receipt of Five Competitive Bids for the Development of the Riyadh East ISTP Project

Sep 30, 2026Sep 30, 2026 eawater

SHARAKAT is pleased to announce the receipt of five competitive bids for the development of the Riyadh East Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project in Riyadh. The bids were submitted by following Consortiums comprising both local and international companies, as follows: 1. Consortium: (Miahona Company, Marafiq, and Bin Omairah Holding). 2. Consortium: (GS Inima Environment SA and Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies). 3. Consortium: (Metito Utilities Limited, Etihad Water and Electricity Company PJSC and TamimCo). 4. Consortium: (Suez, Civil Works Company, and Al Awael Modern Contracting Company). 5. Consortium: (Lamar…

IDRA World Congress 2026 Confirms 100+ Government, Development Finance, and Corporate Leaders for Its Thematic Program and the SWA Water Regulator Exchange

Sep 28, 2026Sep 28, 2026 eawater

The IDRA World Congress thematic program’s first confirmed speakers represent MEWA, the Saudi Water Authority, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the World Bank Group, IFC, Global Water Organization, the Public Investment Fund, UN Water, UN agencies, National and Regional Sovereign Funds, and corporate leaders RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 23 September. The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) today confirmed more than 100 speakers for the thematic program of the IDRA World Congress 2026 (WC26). The thematic program, spanning 25+ sessions over five days, runs alongside the peer-reviewed…

Grundfos-led roundtable at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 identifies district cooling as a strategic enabler of energy security, sustainable urbanization, and net-zero growth

Aug 26, 2026Aug 26, 2026 eawater

Industry Leaders Call for Cooling Security to Become a National Priority as India Accelerates Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 India, 25th August 2026: As India experiences unprecedented urban growth, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for cooling, industry leaders, policymakers, urban planners, utilities, developers, academics, and sustainability experts convened at ISHRAE CoOL Conclave 3.0 in Coimbatore to discuss one critical question: how can India secure its cooling future while continuing its path towards sustainable growth and Viksit Bharat 2047? The answer that emerged repeatedly throughout the discussion was clear: district cooling must…

WORLD BANK APPROVES RS. 5,700 CRORE ASSISTANCE FOR ‘JAL SANRAKSHIT HARYANA.’

Jun 23, 2026Jun 23, 2026 eawater

The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance of ₹25,700 crore under the ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project’, intending to make the state self-reliant in the water sector. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who was chairing a meeting of officials on the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana programme, said the funds will be disbursed in a phased manner over 2026 to 2032. The funds will be utilised for large-scale works in the canal sector. According to an official statement, Saini said that out of a total of 1,570 canals in the state,…