Day: February 20, 2025

Solidaridad Leading the Way in Agricultural Transformation through Technology in Malawi

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Malawi

[19 February 2024 | Lilongwe, Malawi] – Solidaridad is revolutionizing Malawi’s agricultural sector by integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity, improve farmer incomes, and ensure sustainable farming practices. Through its innovative approach, Solidaridad is transforming the cotton, tea, and broader agricultural landscape by leveraging digital tools, e-payment solutions, and precision agriculture techniques to support Malawian farmers at scale. Empowering Cotton Farmers with E-Payments In partnership with the Malawi Cotton Council and implemented by Kvuno, Solidaridad has introduced an innovative e-payment system that is registering and aims to empower over 100,000 cotton…

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Wood to deliver engineering for major European green hydrogen facility

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LONDON – 19 February 2025 – Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) scope for the Zeevonk hydrogen facility, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The hydrogen plant will be powered by offshore wind and floating offshore solar from the Zeevonk offshore developments. The Zeevonk project is a joint venture between Vattenfall, a leading European energy company, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments, through its Energy Transition Fund (CI ETF I). This ambitious initiative will advance Vattenfall’s…

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Nanobubble Technology: Transforming the Landscape of Sustainable Water Management

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In the face of escalating global water challenges, innovative solutions are critical for ensuring sustainable water management. Nanobubble technology, an emerging advancement in water treatment, is revolutionizing how industries, agriculture, and municipalities address water quality, conservation, and reuse. WHAT IS NANO-BUBBLE? Imagine bubbles so small that they’re nearly invisible to the naked eye — yet powerful enough to transform industries and ecosystems. Welcome to the world of nanobubbles. These ultra-tiny gas bubbles, smaller than 200 nanometers in diameter (about 500 times smaller than a human hair!), are breaking the rules…

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Strategies for safe and equitable access to clean water: A catalyst for global peace and security

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A recent study published in *Nature Water* highlights the critical role of water in fostering peace and security while preventing conflicts. Conducted by an international team led by the University of Birmingham, the research outlines a seven-point strategy aimed at ensuring safe and equitable access to clean water globally, which is essential for mitigating tensions arising from water scarcity and inequitable distribution. The study emphasizes the need for local collaboration on global water issues to empower communities and enhance resilience. Involving local populations in governance can help prevent conflicts, particularly…

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Integrated Catchment Systems: A paradigm shift in Sustainable Management

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Water is a scarce and at-risk resource, facing pressures from climate change, population growth, urbanization, and pollution. Mike Morris, Technical Director at Stantec, highlights the need for a holistic approach to sustainable management that considers the interconnectedness of various factors within defined catchment areas. Integrated Catchment System Management (ICSM) aims to ensure sustainable management of water and related resources by recognizing the interactions between social, political, and environmental elements. This approach encourages collaboration among stakeholders to develop shared visions for river catchments. For example, United Utilities partnered with Greater Manchester…

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Union Minister Sh. Kirti Vardhan Singh launches ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ for cleaning and purifying water in National Zoological Park, Delhi to promote the health of Aquatic Animals

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Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment and Climate Change Sh. Kirti Vardhan Singh on Tuesday launched ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ for cleaning and purifying the water of the National Zoological Park, Delhi to promote the health of aquatic animals. This technology can clean dirty pond water by removing algae and similar growths. It is being tested in the zoo for the first time as a 15-day trial. If successful, it will be used in the zoo. Union Minister of State Shri Singh explained that the goal of this technology is…

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