The National Water Institute (INA) in Argentina is decentralized in five branches throughout the country, where around 300 people work. Its role is key in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and projects related to water.
Among its most...
Precipitations in Brazil have surpassed historical levels of flooding, causing overflowing of rivers and streams that have flooded streets, homes, and businesses.
Many neighborhoods have been submerged, leaving hundreds of people displaced and generating significant damage to urban infrastructure.
In addition,...
Climate change has led to more frequent and extreme natural phenomena. Therefore, it is essential to create solutions to mitigate the consequences. In this context, rain gardens emerge.
One of the main causes of water pollution, in addition to floods,...
In 2024, it was the warmest year ever recorded, exacerbating natural disasters. This extreme heat reinforced cyclones, heatwaves, and other meteorological phenomena worldwide.
According to the network of scientists World Weather Attribution (WWA), almost all major natural disasters in 2024...
Mangroves have shown to have an economic value estimated at $855 billion for their flood protection services worldwide.
A recent study by the Coastal Climate Resilience Center at UC Santa Cruz, led by Pelayo Menéndez and Michael W. Beck, highlights...
The **Albufera Natural Park** is one of the most important ecosystems in Spain, this area was one of the most affected by the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/mas-50-muertos-dejan-las-inundaciones-en-espana-segun-el-informan-los-servicios-de-emergencia/). Two weeks after the disaster, a large part of the Albufera, where the extensive freshwater...
According to the latest report from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), half of the world's largest cities will be at risk of experiencing one or more climate risks by 2050, such as floods, heatwaves, cyclones, and water scarcity,...
