After Devastating Flood, What Now for India?
Climate change, dams and a lack of glacial monitoring are making floods of this nature increasingly likely. Urgent action is needed to prevent another disaster.
International Food Prices Rise to Six-Year High, Presenting an Opportunity for Australian Exporters
Higher Chinese demand for feed grains and the imposition of Russian wheat export duties is pushing global food prices higher. Higher prices will benefit food exporters, including Australia, but will increase living costs for populations in poorer, import-reliant countries.
Trouble Brews in South-East Asia as Thailand Rejects Laotian Dam Report
The latest move indicates growing, if belated, concern around the environmental and economic viability of damming the Mekong River.
Ethiopia Accused of Weaponising Food in Tigrayan Conflict
While it is difficult to prove the allegation that Addis Ababa deliberately blocked the delivery of food aid, it is likely to tarnish the reputation of its reform-minded Prime Minister.
Water Storage Projected to Decline by Two-Thirds as Climate Changes
A study finds that the southern hemisphere will be especially at risk as terrestrial water storage falls, increasing the risk of violence within states.
US Launches Mekong Dam Monitor to Provide a More Holistic View of the River
The launch of the Mekong Dam Monitor is likely to place further pressure on Beijing to provide timely, accurate and robust hydrological data on water levels and dam operations on the Mekong River.
India’s Worries and China’s Tibetan Dams
Chinese dams on the Brahmaputra River are just one more thorn in the side of India-China relations and India has good reason to be concerned.
Indian Farmers Protest Against Market Liberalisation
Discussions between New Delhi and agricultural interest groups are unlikely to achieve consensus. The market reforms are likely to be implemented and will assist in improving food security outcomes.
Food and Water Security on the Agenda as Israeli Delegation Visits Sudan
Improved relations with the United States and Israel could help Sudan repair its economy and improve food and water security. As that will help it gain access to international finance and assist it in expressing its interests in regional water sharing negotiations.
Increased Risk of “Day Zero” Droughts due to Climate Change
While there is uncertainty about future climate conditions, it is probable that South Africa, Australia and other regions with similar climate conditions will experience severe droughts that could deplete water sources, mainly as a result of climate change.