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Green Deal and the Western Balkans - POLICY ANSWERS Webinar - A nice overview of the Western Balkans' pathway to implementing the Green Agenda. Assessments highlight significant potential, especially in the energy sector and decarbonisation efforts. Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/excvRafz Stay informed with the Western Balkans Info Hub #EUGreenDeal #WesternBalkans

WORLD SERVICE: Global Public Relations & Natural Resource Management. Personal Advice for Leaders of Governments; Top world corporations; and Global Governmental Organizations. How to get more benefit from your Natural Resources; ("Reorganizing the Deal" for the benefit of the People, and the Country). As well as Supplementary infrastructure; roads, highways, transportation, electricity, housing, and public water. COMMUNICATE WITH: Mr. Berthram Beverly Samuel Email: bsamuel2023@gmail.com Or email: BerthramBeverlySamuel@yahoo.com Berthram Beverly Samuel Global Economic Initiative. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible

"The authors of the paper, published by the journal Science, found 45% of China's urban land was sinking faster than 3 millimetres per year, with 16% at more than 10 mm per year, driven not only by declining water tables but also the sheer weight of the built environment." Sounds a bit alarming. Then I read this... "Robert Nicholls said vulnerable cities could learn lessons from Tokyo, which sank by about 5 m (16 feet) until it banned groundwater extraction in the 1970s." 5 m was cumulative yet a large number so I did some digging. More than 50 years ago, Tokyo was sinking 10 to 33 times faster on an annual basis than China today. "At some places the ground surface was dropping over 10 centimeters per year (cm/yr), peaking at about 24 cm/yr in 1968." More here in English: "Land Subsidence and Groundwater Management in Tokyo" (https://bit.ly/3Wczgjo) Via Monty Simus Blackswan and Green Shoots (https://bit.ly/3uEvPa5) https://lnkd.in/gekRudYe

New Solutions for Ukraine's Water Infrastructure Our team, together with partners from the State Water Resources Agency of Ukraine and the NGO "Strategy of the Future", participated in the 2nd International Conference "Water Resources Management: Realities and Perspectives," organized by the Ukrainian Water Association. The event brought together experts, representatives of government bodies, local communities, and international organizations to discuss pressing challenges and strategies for effective water resource management in Ukraine. The conference featured specialists from the USA, Canada, South Korea, Israel, Japan, UN institutions, and Ukrainian state bodies. The discussions included the current status of groundwater, strategies for its preservation, and sustainable use. A particularly relevant topic for us was “Shaping Public Policy for Economical Use, Accounting, and Monitoring of Water Resources.” The EUUCD Project Office, in collaboration with the team from the State Water Resources Agency, is working on a project to digitalize surface water accounting and explore financing opportunities for implementation. Additionally, the conference addressed potential funding options from international donors for water projects in Ukrainian communities, creating new opportunities for infrastructure development and improving water quality. We appreciate the organizers for the chance to learn from global experiences and be inspired by new ideas for future projects! #Ukraine #Sustainability #InternationalCooperation

An important event was held, related to the discussion of topical issues of the state of groundwater in Ukraine, strategies for their conservation and rational use #WaterResources #InfrastructureDevelopment #Digitalization

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Marhaba, I wrote this article for Al Rawiya الراوية, highlighting the #israeli occupation's adverse effects on the environment in #Palestine and #Lebanon, and the consequential significant degradation it has inflicted upon the region's ecological landscape. Read it here: (Arabic version also available) https://lnkd.in/efmWa7jv

Sixteen major rivers originate in #China that supply fresh #water to nearly 3 billion people in 14 Asian countries — more than a third of the world’s population. With the growing connection between #SustainableDevelopment and regional stability, China has an opportunity to use transboundary water management as a springboard for regional #peace and cooperation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwWvTqaS

As of 2024, several major conflicts are ongoing around the world, each with significant impacts on the environment: 1. **Ukraine Conflict**: The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to be a major geopolitical crisis. The environmental impact includes widespread destruction of infrastructure, which releases pollutants into the air, water, and soil. The conflict has also disrupted agricultural activities, leading to soil degradation and loss of biodiversity [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/djjj92Dy) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/dqyKiSBz). 2. **Sudan**: The civil war in Sudan has resulted in massive displacement of people and significant destruction of natural habitats. Forests have been cut down for fuel and shelter, and there is heavy pollution of water sources due to the lack of proper waste management amid the chaos [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/djjj92Dy) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/d8fubmdC). 3. **Israel-Hamas Conflict**: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to environmental degradation due to bombings and the destruction of infrastructure. This has resulted in significant air and water pollution, as well as the destruction of agricultural land, exacerbating food insecurity in the region [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/dqyKiSBz) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/ddhfPsVt). 4. **Myanmar**: The military coup and subsequent conflict have led to deforestation and degradation of Myanmar's rich biodiversity. The military's actions, including illegal logging and mining, have further damaged the environment [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/djjj92Dy) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/d8fubmdC). 5. **Syria**: The prolonged civil war has devastated Syria’s environment. Chemical weapon attacks and conventional bombings have led to soil contamination and water pollution, while the displacement of millions has put additional pressure on already strained natural resources [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/d8fubmdC) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/ddhfPsVt). 6. **Ethiopia (Tigray Conflict)**: The conflict in the Tigray region has led to significant environmental destruction, including deforestation and soil erosion, as fighting forces people to use forest resources for survival. This has also disrupted agricultural activities, leading to food shortages [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/djjj92Dy) [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/dqyKiSBz). These conflicts not only cause immediate environmental damage but also have long-term ecological impacts. The destruction of infrastructure, displacement of populations, and exploitation of natural resources all contribute to ongoing environmental degradation, which can take decades to reverse.

A New Water Challenge in Central Asia? Imagine this: one canal project in Afghanistan could change the entire water landscape for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The Kush-Tepa Canal is set to divert up to 20% of the Amu-Darya River’s annual flow—a resource that millions rely on for agriculture. With droughts already affecting the region, what happens next could either strengthen ties or fuel tensions. 🌍 How will this impact regional cooperation on water? 📖 Read more about the ripple effects here: https://lnkd.in/db5jZcUB