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| Can drip irrigation break Africa's hunger cycles? | 7. mai 2010 |
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As the world's aid agencies scramble, yet again, to feed millions of hungry in Africa's Sahel, some smallholders in the semi-arid region are reporting bumper harvests of onions, potatoes and tomatoes. The reason? Drip irrigation... [mehr] |
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| UN food agency urges Africa to invest in farming | 7. mai 2010 |
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Under-investment in agriculture has left many governments across Africa struggling to feed their people, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization director-general Jacques Diouf said on Thursday. "In sub-Saharan... [mehr] |
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| Integrated Water Management Necessary | 4. mai 2010 |
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Population growth, urbanisation, increasing pollution, soil erosion and climate variations are all reflected in the management and adequacy of the world's waters. The situation is particularly difficult in many developing... [mehr] |
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| Experts call for hike in global water price | 28. avril 2010 |
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Major economies are pushing for substantial increases in the price of water around the world as concern mounts about dwindling supplies and rising population. With official UN figures showing that one billion people lack access... [mehr] |
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| GLAAS Highlights Water and Sanitation Challenges | 27. avril 2010 |
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www.unwater.org/downloads/UN-Water_GLAAS_2010_Report.pdf
The Global Annual Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water (GLAAS) is a UN-Water initiative implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO). Their 2010 report... [mehr] |
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