Tag: water treatment

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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How This Chhattisgarh District is Using a ‘5% Model’ to Boost Groundwater

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At a time when scorching heat and water scarcity trouble several parts of Chhattisgarh, a water conservation movement in Korea district is showing promising results. Known as the “5% model”, the initiative encourages villagers to dedicate 5% of their agricultural land for soak pits that help rainwater percolate into the ground, contributing to significant improvement in groundwater levels.  The model has drawn national attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted it in his Mann Ki Baat programme in March, while Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil has suggested it could…

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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

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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…

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

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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,…

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 DYNAMIC GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, 2025

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The annual Dynamic Ground Water Resource assessment for 2025 has been completed by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with State Governments. The total Annual Ground Water Recharge in the country is 448.52 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) and the Annual Extractable Ground Water Resources is estimated as 407.75 BCM. The total Annual Ground Water Extraction has been assessed as 247.22 BCM, with the Stage of Ground Water Extraction (SoE) at 60.63% for the country as a whole. Assessment Units (AUs) are categorised based on SoE: ‘Safe’ (less than 70%),…

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