Source: World Meteorological Organization - A disaster related to a weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years – killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily, according to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organ...
Policy recommendations for environmental conservation in the Chindwin River Basin
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) published brief Policy recommendations for environmental conservation in the Chindwin River Basin. The Chindwin Basin is facing habitat loss and species population decline driven by economic development activities combined with the impacts of climate change. Giv...
The first ever international dredging contract for KMEW
22 November 2021 - Source: Dredging Today - Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has won their first ever international contract for dredging works in Myanmar from Ministry of External Affairs, India. According to an official announcement, this project will include "dredg...
Death Toll in Myanmar Pagoda Festival Drownings Rises to 20
23 November 2021 - Source: The Irrawaddy - The death toll from a mass drowning during a pagoda festival in Mon State's Thanbyuzayat Township on Sunday has risen to 20 with the discovery of five more pilgrims' bodies on Monday. The bodies of four women and a man were recovered on Monday, accordi...
Why water is the next net-zero environmental target
17 November 2021 - Source: cnbc.com KEY POINTS Net-zero pledges have become more common among companies and governments as concerns over climate change and the planet's environment continue to grow.While much of that has focused around curbing greenhouse gas emissions, there is a wave of ...
Rising Tide killed at least 15 people in Myanmar
21 Nov 2021 - Source: AFP - At least 15 people drowned on Sunday while crossing a flooded causeway in Myanmar to reach a Buddhist temple for a festival, rescue workers told AFP.The tragedy unfolded as thousands of worshippers tried to reach the Kyeik Hne pagoda, which lies on a rocky outcrop ar...
State of the world’s sanitation: An urgent call to transform sanitation for better health, environments, economies and societies
Safe sanitation is one of the foundations of a healthy, comfortable and dignified life. Yet, the reality for billions of people is one of polluted environments, in which one or many of the links in the chain that makes up safe sanitation – toilets, waste treatment, disposal and safe re-use – is miss...
Water-related Free Online Courses
Forest and Water Nexus – Introduction This course is intended to provide on overview of forest and water relationships, and an understanding of the impacts of changing landscapes on water resources. It can be used as a stand-alone course for those interested in learning about the forest-water nexus,...
Capacity Building Training on Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP)
In the third week of October, Stockholm Environment Institute Asia Center (SEI Asia) hosted and organized an online training on Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) which is a powerful, versatile software system for integrated energy planning and climate change mitigation assessment. Developed at ...
Myanmar Water Journal (September-October 2021)
Myanmar Water Journal (September-October 2021)Welcome to the September-October edition of the Myanmar Water Journal. Providing you the latest news, insights, opportunities, and events from the Myanmar water sector.Spotlights for News based on Water ThemesSeptember-October Newsletter will b...
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Yangon Raincraft II: Strengthening the Climate Resilience of the Urban Community through Innovative Participatory Approach
Cities in different parts of the world face different, unique challenges and opportunities in the face of climate change. Myanmar is one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis and Yangon, the largest city of Myanmar, is also no stranger to the impacts of climate change and extreme we...
Climate Change Impacts on Water-Related Sectors
Climate Change can be defined as any variations in climate patterns that last for a long period of time: decades or more. The prime cause of climate change is Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission, typically Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4), mainly caused by burning fossil fuels for energy use. Now, C...
Temasek Foundation Water Leadership Programme 2022
Programme Dates: 17 to 22 April 2022 Programme Schedule: 09.00 to 17.00 daily (Singapore time) About The Programme: The need for good urban water policies, governance and management in Asia is as urgent as ever. Many cities are unable to deliver the required water services to their population, ...
Flood Bulletin 2021 - Ongoing
Latest Updates From Various Sources 25 October 2021 - Eleven Media SourceHeavy rains in Taungdwingyi, Magway Region, have caused record flooding since the night of October 24, according to locals. Heavy rains on the evening of October 24 flooded the low-lying areas of Taungdwingyi town and...
Heavy rains in Mandalay and flooding of major roads
21 October 2021 - Source: Eleven Media - Heavy rains in Mandalay this evening (October 21) caused floods on major roads in the city and caused some traffic jams. In Mandalay, heavy rains started at around 4 pm on October 21, affecting the main roads in the city such as Science Road, 62nd Street...