Tag: water
Real-world needs must be prioritized over ‘artificial’ wants
Duty-bearers also have the mandate to ensure that the basic necessities of their citizens are met, including water; these are among universal human rights
Pax Silica faces calls for safeguards on water, Indigenous land rights...
Faith and environmental advocates warn that water, energy and Indigenous rights concerns must be resolved before commitments proceed
SPOTLIGHT: Water over Troubled Forests
With climate change threatening their lands, the Indigenous Pulangiyen people are rebuilding Bendum's forests and restoring life-giving water to their ancestral home.
Songkran water festival as celebration of life
The religious metaphors of water include knowledge, life, salvation, time, healing, and new beginnings among others
IN PHOTOS: A thirsty struggle | Plight of tobacco farmers in...
Farmers believe that establishing a reliable water irrigation system is crucial to securing a brighter future for the country
Not enough body bags in Gaza, says UNRWA
Aid groups in Gaza are sounding the alarm that an Israeli ground offensive could precipitate a worsening humanitarian crisis
Pope Francis calls for global solidarity on World Food Day
Poep Francis emphasized that water should never be treated as a mere commodity, subject to exchange or speculation.
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
Some villagers got sick after oil smeared the shoreline, turning rocks black and leaving dark globs on the beach
UN water conference ends with hundreds of non-binding commitments
About 10% of the global population live in countries with “high or critical” water stress, or significant issues in accessing water
Photos: They thirst
The Philippines faces significant challenges in terms of water and sanitation access
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