Environment and sustainability
Second phase of Lesotho Highlands water scheme decision
Sign off or phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, which is critical to Lesotho's economy and South Africa's water supply, should take place by the second half of this year. Added in May
Open the dam and let the water flow - desperate plea from Omo Valley
Many tribal people in the Lower Omo Valley in Ethiopia are starving as the region is in the grip of a drought and the river’s annual flood has failed. Added in March
Tehuacán: Divining Destiny
Tehuacán is a valley in Mexico whose freshwater supply, once renowned throughout Mexico, has become an ancient memory. To confront the water crisis, a Mexico-based non-profit called Alternativas is helping communities to find solutions that combine modern technology and entrepreneurial spirit with ancestral wisdom. It’s a new paradigm for water management that offers a brighter look into Mexico’s water future. Added in March