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Wake up: Nature has solution for world water crisis, says IUCN

2009-03-21

Ministers at the World Water Forum need to pay more attention to the environment if they want to solve the world’s water crisis, according to IUCN.

One voice for water needed at Copenhagen

2009-03-21

As the World Water Forum draws to a close, Dr Mark Smith, Head of IUCN's Water Programme, discusses what the forum has achieved at a political level as well as technical level. He calls on the water sector to pull together to have one voice at the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen this December, so it is not overlooked in the discussions.

Southern Africa’s freshwater species in firing line

2009-03-19

Many freshwater fish, crabs, dragonflies, molluscs and aquatic plants are at risk of extinction in southern Africa if its rivers and lakes are not protected from developers, according to IUCN.

Share water to make peace – IUCN

2009-03-18

More people and less water could mean increased conflict for scarce shared water resources, warns IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). But in its latest report IUCN clearly shows how better cooperation over shared rivers can help governments avoid water crises.

Reform now, save water, says IUCN

2009-03-17

Increased pressure on water means better laws, regulations and policies must be put in place if we are to sustain this precious resource, says IUCN’s latest report.

No time to lose in fight against water crisis – IUCN

2009-03-16

Leaders at the World Water Forum need to act now to find a solution to the water challenges facing the world, says IUCN.

Protecting watersheds saves billions

2009-03-13

Protecting watersheds provides many of the world’s megacities with freshwater – and saves billions of dollars. This is the result of new compilation of case studies by IUCN, published today ahead of the World Water Forum, held from 16-22 March in Istanbul, Turkey.

Water and lives: images, not words

2009-03-13

IUCN's presence at the World Water Forum starting in Istanbul next Monday will be a loud one. The world's largest environmental union will launch its latest reports on sharing water resources, reforming water governance, and a study on freshwater species in South Africa.

IUCN at the World Water Forum

2009-03-02

Mark Smith, Head of IUCN's Water Programme talks about the burning need to manage water resources across national boundaries.

Water and Nature photo gallery

2009-02-27

IUCN’s Water and Nature Initiative is set to improve water management for healthy rivers and healthy communities.

Listen to the water experts

2009-02-16

Mark Smith, Head of IUCN's Water Programme, gives the latest on water issues in light of the World Water Forum being held in Istanbul, Turkey, from March 16 to 22.

All we need is water

2008-12-03

Extreme water scarcity is not the only problem Jordan is currently facing. Combined with poor water management though, it might be the worst. When both water quantity and quality are inadequate, health and environmental hazards can reach alarming levels.