On 2 March, Niger announced its decision to join a key UN water-sharing agreement with its Lake Chad neighbours in the increasingly drought-prone Sahel region
Water & Irrigation
Netafim sets up drip irrigation plant in Morocco
On 27 February, Israeli drip irrigation manufacturer Netafim announced the opening of its first plant in the North African region of Morocco
Drought threat urges agri firms to prioritise water conservation
Agriculture firms are prioritising water conservation and waste reduction over other sustainability ambitions, as drought levels are expected to continue to threaten livelihoods globally
Somalia receives US$70mn grant from World Bank for delivery of water, agriculture, livestock, and environmental services
The World Bank recently approved a US$70mn International Development Association (IDA) grant to develop resilient water, agriculture, and environmental services for rural communities in Somalia’s drylands
Westfalia launches Global Water Plan to regulate water usage
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is advancing on its industry leading water strategy with plans in place to decrease use of this precious resource by 50% by 2030