Water
Building on December's initial accord, Mexico and the US agreed to a minimum annual Rio Grande water supply of 350,000 acre-feet, addressing drought deficits and past shortfalls under the 1944 Water Treaty. The deal follows a call between Presidents Sheinbaum and Trump, with plans for debt repayment and monthly oversight to support border communities.
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The Kenyan government has announced plans to start building six mega dams this year as part of President William Ruto's pledge to construct 50 large dams nationwide. These projects aim to expand irrigation and bolster food security, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. The counties of Turkana, Baringo, Embu, Isiolo, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Tana River, and Kilifi stand to benefit.
Egypt is seeking to scale up private sector investment and concessional financing for water desalination projects through coordination with international financial institutions, according to the Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation. Minister Rania Al-Mashat held an expanded meeting with representatives from global bodies to mobilize technical assistance and funding for public-private partnerships. The discussions centered on the water pillar of the NWFE national platform to boost climate resilience.
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Over 11 million people in Mexico lack constant access to potable water in their homes, according to Coneval. An environmental management specialist calls for linking housing policies with water planning to ensure basic services in new developments. In Morelia, integral initiatives are advancing dignified housing.