Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

10th World Water Forum opens in Indonesia's Bali

STORY: 10th World Water Forum opens in Indonesia's Bali SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the forum STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "The World Water Forum is underway in Bali, Indonesia. From 18th to 25th of May, heads of state, heads of international organizations, high-level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs and economists from all over the world will share their knowledge, experiences, and practices regarding a wide range of topics related to water. The World Water Forum is the largest international gathering in the water sector involving various stakeholders, which has been co-hosted by the World Water Council and a host city. The forum is held every three years and has been taking place since 1997. The World Water Forum is not just a conference: it includes a three-year preparation phase, a one-week ev

INDONESIA-BALI-10TH WORLD WATER FORUM-EXPO

INDONESIA-BALI-10TH WORLD WATER FORUM-EXPO

(240520) -- BALI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a sign of the World Water Council at the Fair and Expo of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, May 20, 2024. The 10th World Water Forum under the theme of "Water for Shared Prosperity" officially opened on Indonesia's island of Bali on Monday. The 10th World Water Forum focused on four topics, namely water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural disasters. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

Participants at 18th World Water Congress call for closer global cooperation amid challenges

STORY: Participants at 18th World Water Congress call for closer global cooperation amid challenges DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 18th World Water Congress in Beijing 2. various of China's rivers and lakes 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUCA J'ENFREIGNIS, Youth delegate for Europe at World Water Council 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREA ERICKSON QUIROZ, Deputy Managing Director for Provide Food and Water Global Director for Water Security, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUHAMMAD CHANZAIB, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Pakistan STORYLINE: Participants attending the 18th World Water Congress have said that the event offers opportunities to seek closer global collaboration amid challenges. The 18th World Water Congress kicked off on Monday in Beijing, with the five-day event themed "Water for All: Harmony between Humans and Nature." This is the first time for China to hold the World Water Congress. This year's

China calls for int'l attention to Japan's nuclear contaminated water dumping

STORY: China calls for int'l attention to Japan's nuclear contaminated water dumping DATELINE: July 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 2. various of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Chinese diplomat STORYLINE: China on Tuesday called for the international community's close attention to Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water, warning that it may cause major problems to the global marine environment, public health, and a wider range of displacement problems. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Chinese diplomat "In disregard of opposition from the international community, Japan has been pushing through the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. By choosing this option out of consideration for economic cost, Japan is in fact spilling the risks of nuclear pollution to humanity all over the world. This may cause major problems to the global marine environment,

(2)Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

(2)Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

NARA, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (R), chairman of the National Steering Committee for the third World Water Forum, speaks at a press conference at Todaiji Temple in Nara on March 15, with Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, president of the Water Council, looking on. The forum will start in Kyoto on March 16 with more than 10,000 people from about 160 countries participating.

Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

NARA, Japan - Members of the World Water Council and the National Steering Committee for the third World Water Forum hold a joint session at Todaiji Temple in Nara on March 15, the eve of the opening of the forum in Kyoto. Todaiji was chosen as the venue for the meeting because a popular ceremony known as Omizutori (literally, ''water-drawing'') involving a water offering to the Eleven Headed Kannon has been held annually in March at the temple for over 1,250 years.

Mongolia's Khuvsgul Lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves

STORY: Mongolia's Khuvsgul Lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of winter and summer view of Mongolia's Khuvsgul Lake STORYLINE: Mongolia's Khuvsgul Lake National Park has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism said Thursday. The decision was made during the 34th session of the International Co-ordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme taking place in Paris, France, from Monday to Friday, the ministry said in a statement. Khuvsgul Lake is located in the northern Mongolian province of Khuvsgul near the Russian border, holding nearly 70 percent of Mongolia's fresh water, or 0.4 percent of the world's total. The lake is 1,645 meters above sea level, 136 km long and 262 meters deep. A total of nine sites from Mongolia have so far been registered in the network, according to the ministry.

UN chief announces emergency funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine

STORY: UN chief announces emergency funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine DATELINE: March 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to podium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Guterres leaving STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday announced the release of 40 million U.S. dollars from the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund to ramp up vital humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. Guterres met the press outside the Security Council. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "As millions of people in Ukraine face hunger and dwindling supplies of water and medicine, I am announcing today that the United Nations will allocate a further 40 million U.S. dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund to ramp up vital assistance to reach the most vulne

Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

NARA, Japan - Members of the World Water Council and the National Steering Committee for the third World Water Forum hold a joint session at Todaiji Temple in Nara on March 15, the eve of the opening of the forum in Kyoto. Todaiji was chosen as the venue for the meeting because a popular ceremony known as Omizutori (literally, ''water-drawing'') involving a water offering to the Eleven Headed Kannon has been held annually in March at the temple for over 1,250 years. (Kyodo)

(2)Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

(2)Int'l water forum to start Sun. in Kyoto

NARA, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (R), chairman of the National Steering Committee for the third World Water Forum, speaks at a press conference at Todaiji Temple in Nara on March 15, with Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, president of the Water Council, looking on. The forum will start in Kyoto on March 16 with more than 10,000 people from about 160 countries participating. (Kyodo)