The video library provides a selection of water-related videos produced by United Nations agencies, programmes and/or initiatives.
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Waterborne diseases in humanitarian crisis
UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC), Spanish Society of Humanitarian Medicine (SEMHU), 2013
Duration: 10min15sec
When a humanitarian crisis strikes, affected populations face very important WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) related challenges. This video describes these challenges, main waterborne diseases risks in humanitarian crisis and interventions needed. The video also shows the case of Haiti and water and sanitation challenges suffered after the 2010 earthquake.
When a humanitarian crisis strikes, affected populations face very important WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) related challenges. This video describes these challenges, main waterborne diseases risks in humanitarian crisis and interventions needed. The video also shows the case of Haiti and water and sanitation challenges suffered after the 2010 earthquake.
The objectives of the IYWC
United Nations , 2013
Duration: 3min38sec
Blanca Jimenez, director of the Division Sciences of UNESCO, summarizes main objectives of the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Blanca Jimenez, director of the Division Sciences of UNESCO, summarizes main objectives of the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Video message from UN Secretary-General for IYWC
United Nations , 2013
Duration: 2min14sec
"Water is central to the well-being of people and the planet," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in this video message for the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
"Water is central to the well-being of people and the planet," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in this video message for the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Brazil: Grey Water, Green Ground
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), 2012
Duration: 3min13sec
Brazil
In the North East of Brazil, millions of people battle to grow food around their houses due to toxic grey water from washing and sewage that runs outside. But now a newly designed biowater filtering system has the potential to change all of their lives. The dirty water passes through a filtering system. The filtered water is then clean enough to use to irrigate the land. This is the story of Ulisses dos Santos who has tested out the system for one year. Now he is not only eating better, but also making a profit.
In the North East of Brazil, millions of people battle to grow food around their houses due to toxic grey water from washing and sewage that runs outside. But now a newly designed biowater filtering system has the potential to change all of their lives. The dirty water passes through a filtering system. The filtered water is then clean enough to use to irrigate the land. This is the story of Ulisses dos Santos who has tested out the system for one year. Now he is not only eating better, but also making a profit.
Press briefing on the occasion of World Water Day 2012. United Nations, New York
United Nations, 2012
Duration: 37min35sec
UN press briefing on the occasion of World Water Day 2012 with the participation of Rolf Luyendijk, Senior Statistics and Monitoring Specialist, Statistics and Monitoring Section, The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Ania Grobicki, Executive Secretary Global Water Partnership, Ana Persic, Science Programme Specialist, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and Csaba Korosi, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations.
UN press briefing on the occasion of World Water Day 2012 with the participation of Rolf Luyendijk, Senior Statistics and Monitoring Specialist, Statistics and Monitoring Section, The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Ania Grobicki, Executive Secretary Global Water Partnership, Ana Persic, Science Programme Specialist, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and Csaba Korosi, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations.
India's Iceman
UNTV 21st Century, 2011
Duration: 8min52sec
India
Climate change is threatening the future of millions of people. But high up in the Himalayas, a man known as The Ice Man, is trying to do what nature no longer can - and give his community a chance of survival - by building artificial glaciers.
Climate change is threatening the future of millions of people. But high up in the Himalayas, a man known as The Ice Man, is trying to do what nature no longer can - and give his community a chance of survival - by building artificial glaciers.
Water in Cities
UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme, 2011
Duration: 5min56sec
This short film aims to illustrate present and future challenges in urban water management, highlighting water problems facing cities around the world. As water has become an increasingly crucial issue facing many cities around the world today, film is designed to promote sustainable and innovative approaches that UNESCO is pursuing to help countries address water problems in fast-growing cities, and to assist cities to develop strategies for sustainable urban water management.
This short film aims to illustrate present and future challenges in urban water management, highlighting water problems facing cities around the world. As water has become an increasingly crucial issue facing many cities around the world today, film is designed to promote sustainable and innovative approaches that UNESCO is pursuing to help countries address water problems in fast-growing cities, and to assist cities to develop strategies for sustainable urban water management.
Africa's Lake Victoria: Turning the Tide
UNTV 21st Century, 2011
Duration: 6min48sec
Lake Victoria
The struggle to access clean water and basic sanitation is intensifying as the global population ratchets up by the billion. Overcrowded makeshift settlements are springing up along the world's lakes and seas at a staggering pace, putting the health of millions under threat. This video takes you to Africa's Lake Victoria where one community is turning the tide on this alarming trend.
The struggle to access clean water and basic sanitation is intensifying as the global population ratchets up by the billion. Overcrowded makeshift settlements are springing up along the world's lakes and seas at a staggering pace, putting the health of millions under threat. This video takes you to Africa's Lake Victoria where one community is turning the tide on this alarming trend.
Dam Safety in Central Asia
UNTV: UN in Action, 2011
Duration: 4min24sec
Central Asia
Aging dams are a potential threat to millions living in flood-prone urban areas in Central Asia. A special project, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, is underway to improve monitoring and maintenance of the Soviet-era dams.
Aging dams are a potential threat to millions living in flood-prone urban areas in Central Asia. A special project, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, is underway to improve monitoring and maintenance of the Soviet-era dams.
Mauritania: Oasis Farmers
UNTV: UN in Action, 2011
Duration: 3min15sec
Mauritania
Severe drought and desertification in Mauritania has forced many villagers to abandon their traditions and move to cities. A new project financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development is helping find local solutions with the assistance of farmers from nearby Morocco.
Severe drought and desertification in Mauritania has forced many villagers to abandon their traditions and move to cities. A new project financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development is helping find local solutions with the assistance of farmers from nearby Morocco.
Ethiopia: Drought Lingers
UNTV: UN in Action, 2011
Duration: 3min56sec
Ethiopia
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently trained pastoralists in Ethiopia to watch for warning signs of drought. Some 12 million pastoralists here travel great distance to find grazing land and water sources for their livestock daily. IFAD is counting on its investment in training to avert any future humanitarian crisis like the one unfolding now in the Horn of Africa.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently trained pastoralists in Ethiopia to watch for warning signs of drought. Some 12 million pastoralists here travel great distance to find grazing land and water sources for their livestock daily. IFAD is counting on its investment in training to avert any future humanitarian crisis like the one unfolding now in the Horn of Africa.
Kenya: Water Scarcity
UNTV: UN in Action, 2011
Duration: 3min48sec
Kenya
In Kenya, the International Atomic Energy Agency is helping farmers make the most of limited water resources. Innovative irrigation and nuclear techniques enable communities to grow stronger crops while protecting the environment.
In Kenya, the International Atomic Energy Agency is helping farmers make the most of limited water resources. Innovative irrigation and nuclear techniques enable communities to grow stronger crops while protecting the environment.
Bangladesh: Traces of Poison in Water
UNTV: UN in Action, 2011
Duration: 6min48sec
Bangladesh
In 1993, Bangladesh found its main source of fresh water tainted with naturally occurring arsenic posing a public health risk to millions. Since then, the country has partnered with the World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to introduce isotope hydrology techniques to locate
In 1993, Bangladesh found its main source of fresh water tainted with naturally occurring arsenic posing a public health risk to millions. Since then, the country has partnered with the World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to introduce isotope hydrology techniques to locate
Argentina: Dreaming of a Clean River
UNTV 21st Century, 2011
Duration: 6min27sec
Argentina
One of the world's most polluted rivers flows through Argentina's capital Buenos Aires and threatens the health of the city's poorest people. Now, one determined nine-year-old girl and her tenacious mother have decided enough is enough.
One of the world's most polluted rivers flows through Argentina's capital Buenos Aires and threatens the health of the city's poorest people. Now, one determined nine-year-old girl and her tenacious mother have decided enough is enough.
Colombia: Wayuu "Gold"
UNTV 21st Century, 2011
Duration: 8min46sec
Colombia
Desert conditions have been exacerbated in recent years in Northern Colombia. The indigenous Wayuu women are struggling to ensure their community's very survival despite dwindling water resources. This video shows the initiatives they have taken to improve the situation.
Desert conditions have been exacerbated in recent years in Northern Colombia. The indigenous Wayuu women are struggling to ensure their community's very survival despite dwindling water resources. This video shows the initiatives they have taken to improve the situation.
The Man Who Stopped the Desert
UNTV, 2011
Duration: 1min
Burkina Faso
The story of Yacouba Sawadogo, an illiterate farmer from Burkina Faso, who managed to win the battle against the on-going desertification of the region. This is the clip of the winner of Special Jury Award in the International Forest Film Festival.
The story of Yacouba Sawadogo, an illiterate farmer from Burkina Faso, who managed to win the battle against the on-going desertification of the region. This is the clip of the winner of Special Jury Award in the International Forest Film Festival.
Brazil Drylands: The Promise of Water
UNTV 21st Century, 2011
Duration: 4min40sec
Brazil
Desertification threatens almost half of the world's land. If left unchecked, its effects are disastrous. But in the drylands of Brazil, new hope is emerging: a project is educating farmers on a number of low cost time-proven methods of land cultivation and thus preventing desertification.
Desertification threatens almost half of the world's land. If left unchecked, its effects are disastrous. But in the drylands of Brazil, new hope is emerging: a project is educating farmers on a number of low cost time-proven methods of land cultivation and thus preventing desertification.
Turning the tide on desertification in Africa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2011
Duration: 3min27sec
Senegal
In Senegal, the Acacia project has involved the planting and managing of Acacia forests in arid lands helping combat desertification while providing life-changing benefits to local communities. With two thirds of the African continent now classified as desert or drylands and desertification affecting a quarter of the world's population, the breakthrough has the potential to transform the lives of vulnerable populations.
In Senegal, the Acacia project has involved the planting and managing of Acacia forests in arid lands helping combat desertification while providing life-changing benefits to local communities. With two thirds of the African continent now classified as desert or drylands and desertification affecting a quarter of the world's population, the breakthrough has the potential to transform the lives of vulnerable populations.
Morocco's solution to water scarcity
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2011
Duration: 3min30sec
Morocco
Change is on the way for Morocco's approach to irrigation. Thanks to an FAO development project that brings together local farmers into water user groups, drip irrigation (letting water drip slowly to the roots of plants by means of a network of valves, pipes and emitters) is widespreading throughout the country. This means increasing yeld from crops, enhancing training programs to assist the transition, and less field work for women too.
Water for Life. Water and Sanitation as a Human RightChange is on the way for Morocco's approach to irrigation. Thanks to an FAO development project that brings together local farmers into water user groups, drip irrigation (letting water drip slowly to the roots of plants by means of a network of valves, pipes and emitters) is widespreading throughout the country. This means increasing yeld from crops, enhancing training programs to assist the transition, and less field work for women too.
UNW-DPAC, 2011
Duration: 19min09sec
Video on the UN-Water Interview Session at Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum (Bonn, Germany), 20 June 2011. This session was organized by the United Nations Office to Support the International Decade for Action "Water for Life" 2005-2015/UN-Water Decade Program on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC), in collaboration with UN-Habitat, the UN-Water Decade Program on Capacity Building (UNW-DPC) and the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC). During the session, the panel and the audience discussed about the UN resolution, the aspect of sanitation, the country example of South Africa and experiences and opinions from the audience.
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