Glaciers, snow and permafrost are undergoing rapid transformation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, with disastrous consequences for water and food security

Thousands of refugees continue to live on the Greek island in unacceptable conditions. They receive support by civil-society organisations

A devastating fire killed 77 of the poorest residents of Johannesburg, fuelling discussions about urban housing conditions in South Africa. In this interview, human-rights expert Nomzamo Zondo talks about the political and social context of the catastroph

Climate crisis and population growth increase pressure on arable land in West Africa

Groundwater offers considerable opportunities for socio-economic development, particularly in agriculture. The BGR is helping partner countries exploit this resource

Water-security levels are lowest in Africa and South Asia. The situation is not automatically improved by a high-performing economy

The river running through Kenya’s capital is a health hazard and an environmental mess. In order to improve the situation in the long term, residents’ living conditions must be addressed

The government in Islamabad has launched several initiatives to address the country’s water problems

What purposes our Digital Monthly serves, and how it differs from the print issue

In many places, water use is not sufficiently regulated by law. The FAO’s Global Dialogue on Water Tenure aims to make a difference