Media roundup - clean water, WASH news, August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the news
How Puri became the first Indian city to provide clean drinking water for all
Global water crisis will intensify with climate breakdown, says report
Pledge Times: https://pledgetimes.com/global-warming-will-worsen-water-scarcity-crisis-in-the-world/
Beverage Industry: https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/94353-pepsico-announces-net-water-positive-commitment
NewsColony: https://newscolony.com/world-news/global-water-crisis-will-intensify-with-climate-breakdown-says-report/
Classy Buzz: https://classybuzz.com/global-water-crisis-will-intensify-with-climate-breakdown-says-report-climate-change/
Sanitation complex built near Saravana Poigai tank
People fill plastic kettles with clean water from tap in Yemen
Xin: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-08/18/c_1310133872.htm
It takes 20 seconds of vigorous handwashing to dislodge viruses and bacteria, according to new study
Africa
Nigerian governor urges civilians to arm themselves
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/africa
UN calls for enhanced humanitarian aid in Mozambique
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/africa
Uganda scraps controversial anti-pornography ‘miniskirt’ law
AJ: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/17/uganda-scraps-anti-porn-miniskirt-law
Dozens killed in Niger village attack
AJ: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/17/more-than-30-killed-in-niger-village-attack
Inside Mozambique’s evolving Cabo Delgado conflict
Asia
Ethnic Karen commanders in Myanmar admit killing 25 men
AJ: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/17/ethnic-karen-commanders-in-myanmar-admit-massacre-of-25-men
Health
Uganda declares Polio outbreak
Ivory Coast begins Ebola vaccinations after first case detected in nearly 30 years
Indy: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ivory-coast-ebola-vaccination-abidjan-b1903907.html
Daily Express: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1478382/ebola-outbreak-declared-ivory-coast-africa-who-deadly-virus-guinea-abidjan-scn
WaterAid in the news
PepsiCo Looks to Be Net Water Positive
Yahoo: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pepsico-announces-net-water-positive-120000969.html
Market Watch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/pepsico-looks-to-be-net-water-positive-271629203077
Beverage Daily: https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/08/17/PepsiCo-to-become-net-water-positive-by-2030-Time-is-running-out-for-the-world-to-act-on-water
Profit Quotes: http://www.profitquotes.com/cgi/?a=news&ticker=a&w=&story=202108202108170800PR_NEWS_USPR_____CL76754
PotatoPro: https://www.potatopro.com/news/2021/pepsico-announces-net-water-positive-commitment
Food Navigator: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/08/17/PepsiCo-to-become-net-water-positive-by-2030-Time-is-running-out-for-the-world-to-act-on-water
Food Institute: https://foodinstitute.com/focus/update-major-food-companies-ramping-up-esg-efforts/
About Drinks: https://www.about-drinks.com/pepsico-verpflichtet-sich-zum-positiven-netto-wasserverbrauch/
Does offering ‘free water’ reduces wastage? WaterAid India
Prokerala: https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1189090.html
The Mainichi: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210817/p2g/00m/0bu/044000c
Latest News: https://latestnews.fresherslive.com/articles/does-offering-free-water-reduces-wastage-268837
WaterAid 101
From advocacy to engineering, we cover a lot of ground, but the fundamentals of our work are simple:
Taps
Clean water infrastructure means people can access clean, running water 365 days a year.
Toilets
Toilets matter more than you might think. Sanitation is fundamental for the dignity and health of a community.
Hygiene
Hygiene is the final piece of the puzzle. Good hygiene helps people stay healthier, it prevents the spread of diseases and allows people to flourish.
