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Water sector updatesReport finds groundwater depletion and irrigation concentrate near international borders
A UNU-INWEH report (October 2026) found that groundwater depletion and irrigation tend to concentrate near international borders in shared aquifers. The study analysed 568 country–aquifer pairs and recommends stronger…
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Flood and droughtFlooding in Mogadishu and Across Somalia: Why Climate Resilience and Drainage Matter More Than Ever
Flooding has become one of the most urgent climate and urban challenges facing Mogadishu and many parts of Somalia. In 2025 and 2026, heavy…
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Water sector updatesHow do satellites know wells are running dry before anyone notices?
Groundwater is vital for many communities. Satellites now track underground water loss, revealing declines before wells run dry. This…
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Water sector updatesBaku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action: Interim Meeting at UN Climate Talks
A new report from the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF examines how youth engagement currently functions within water, sanitation and hygiene WASH…
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Somalia water resourcesSomalia: Severe water crisis unravelling as sources dry up
Critical water sources are drying up as drought conditions escalate in Somalia, unleashing severe water and food scarcity across all…
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