#dams News
Tribal campaigners say they have been pressured to accept plans for a new dam to meet rising water demand in Metro Manila.
As the world warms up and the population rises, water shortages are a growing problem.
China's dam-building on the Mekong River is altering water flows and holding back sediment, affecting millions living downstream.
Indonesia's push to build 57 new dams by 2024 could boost water storage and help with floods, but is causing new problems as well.
#dams Opinion
India has told Pakistan that it wants to modify the treaty that regulates use of the shared river – an escalation of a years-long dispute.
China is crafting “wonderful stories” about its upstream dams in the Mekong. But the overall thrust of the narrative glosses over the more controversial aspects of dam building.
Rising sea levels will affect many Asian countries, particularly those in Southeast Asia. There needs to be fresh approaches and policies to manage what is termed a 'super wicked problem'.
If this year’s flooding and wildfires came as a surprise to inhabitants of rich countries, that is because the modern political compact was built on effective water management.
#dams Videos
A country that is hit by 20 typhoons a year is looking to its lakes, reservoirs and dams to trial the latest solar technology.
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An influx of illegal Chinese miners, attracted by the abundance of gold, has ignited bloody conflicts with the …
Carbon & Climate
Women don't talk, they deliver results to tackle climate change
A group of women worldwide are taking action to improve their lives by helping address climate change issues, such as the '1 Million Women' movement in Australia. Watch this video.
