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World Bank says population growth, climate change demand better water management

31 Aug 2010, VOA

The bank says a review of its 2003 water resources strategy finds many successes in water projects. But it also sets priorities and makes recommendations as access to water becomes critical for many people around the world...

  • Thailand: PM - Govt to fund research on floods

    2 Sep 2010, Thailand - gov

    Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has ensured the government's utmost effort to assist victims of natural disasters by allocating funds and carrying out research on the effects of flood. The government has also planned a guarantee scheme and other means for flood-affected farmers and citizens...

  • Indonesia: Johanniter prepares communities in north Sulawesi for disasters

    2 Sep 2010, Johanniter Intl Assistance

    Sulawesi, one of the largest islands of Indonesia is regularly hit by natural disasters like earthquakes, volcano eruptions and floods/ tsunamis. In order to get prepared for emergencies there are some activities on district levels, but not for the broad population...

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