water scarcity

Water woes worsen in the hills

Residents of the hilly areas on both sides of Chimbuk-Neelgiri road in Bandarban have been facing a severe water crisis amid the ongoing hot spell.

Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity

Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.

World Water Day / The Sundarbans' plight

We must strive to ensure equitable access to clean water and bridge the gender gap in water security

Will Earth remain inhabitable after 2050?

We need visionary leaders to deal with the impending climate catastrophe.

40 percent of world's people affected by water scarcity

At least 40 percent of the world's people are affected by water scarcity at present, with as many as 700 million people at risk of being displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.

WB warns of water scarcity-driven growth curb

Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, World Bank says in a report.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Water woes worsen in the hills

Residents of the hilly areas on both sides of Chimbuk-Neelgiri road in Bandarban have been facing a severe water crisis amid the ongoing hot spell.

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity

Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

The Sundarbans' plight

We must strive to ensure equitable access to clean water and bridge the gender gap in water security

October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022

Will Earth remain inhabitable after 2050?

We need visionary leaders to deal with the impending climate catastrophe.

March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018

40 percent of world's people affected by water scarcity

At least 40 percent of the world's people are affected by water scarcity at present, with as many as 700 million people at risk of being displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

WB warns of water scarcity-driven growth curb

Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, World Bank says in a report.