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Climate-Resilient Water: COP29 Progress and Challenges

November 22, 2024

By Mark Duey, CEO Water For People
As I wrap up my participation in Azerbaijan at COP29 – the annual global convening by the UN focused on accelerating action to tackle the climate crisis – there is plenty of concern.

The World Meteorological Organization has reported that 2024 is on track to be the planet’s hottest year on record. Climate-related disasters have wreaked havoc on several different regions of the world.

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A Drop of Pride

December 23, 2020

The Rugarama Village sits between hills and valleys in the southwestern region of Uganda, within the Kamwenge District. In this community, approximately 80 households were using one borehole as a water source. However, the pipes broke down and the village was left without safe water.

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Friends of Water

August 17, 2019

Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest signifies the important role he plays in communities in his region of India. He’s a Jalabandhu – a “Friend of Water.”

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Micrometers: A Simple Solution to Water Scarcity

August 16, 2019

In the small community of Llimbe in Peru, water sources were running dry. The idea proposed by the water committee was to add micrometers to each household’s water connection, however some in the community were skeptical.

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