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Blue Communities in Action: Merina Dakhar’s Story
By: Leonard Shang-Quartey, Coordinator Africa Water Justice Network To the northeast of Dakar, in Senegal’s dry and arid Thiès Region, lies the community of Merina Dakhar. At first glance, it is difficult to imagine how life is sustained here. There are no visible rivers, lakes, or streams, and the community is located far from the…
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Blue Communities Spotlight: Bolivia – Alto Beni and Palos Blancos
Bolivia – On March 31, 2026, the municipalities of Palos Blancos and Alto Beni were awarded Blue Communities recognition for their commitment to water conservation, the defense of their land, environmental protection, and the rejection of all forms of water privatization and commercialization. The agreement was signed on March 24, 2026, and the official ceremony…
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May Day 2026
Happy International Workers’ Day. On this May Day, we recognize the work of the people. Labour by definition is human work, specifically productive, physical, or mental effort, often in the context of employment or organized movements. Labour, by definition, does not capture the unseen or unmonetized care work that predominantly women carry – such as…
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Ghana Launches Its Water Justice Campaign in Accra
Accra, Ghana – At the launch of the Ghana Water Justice Campaign in Accra, the Blue Planet Project (BPP) and the Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN) joined civil society partners in calling for urgent action on water protection and justice, under the message: “We need higher commitment to address water issues.” This campaign, supported by…
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Italy’s First Blue Communities: Udine and the Madonie Union Lead the Way
On March 20, 2026, World Water Day, the city of Udine became the first municipality in Italy to receive Blue Community certification. This recognition places Udine in a global network alongside 118 cities, including Paris and Berlin, all united by a shared commitment: treating water as a common good and a universal human right. On…
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WEBINAR ALERT: March 23, 2026
This World Water Day, join the Blue Planet Project & Africa Water Justice Network for a bilingual webinar (English and Spanish). Webinar is at 9:00 COT on March 23, 2026. From Principle to Practice: How Blue Communities Are Advancing the Human Right to Water Learn how communities in Senegal, Spain, and Latin America are turning…
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Condemnation of Intimidation and Union Repression Targeting Water Sector Workers in Senegal: AWJN Press Statement
On December 04, 2025 the African Water Justice Network (AWJN) issued a statement to the national press in Senegal and international media outlets to draw urgent attention to the grave situation facing Senegal’s public water sector. We at the Blue Planet Project have signed our support for this statement. We call for an immediate cessation…
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May Day Reflections
Every day is a workers’ day. Every day is May Day. May first, May Day, is a day commemorating the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. Labour takes many shapes and forms. We commend the ongoing battles for justice, equality, and safe workplaces. Last year, we reflected on the unequal distribution…
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The Financialization of Nature (FON) is a Clear and Present Danger to the Rights of Nature (RON)
From: NATURE – COMMONS OR COMMODITY? HOW THE COMMODIFICATION AND FINANCIALIZATION OF NATURE ENDANGER THE RIGHTS OF NATURE A Discussion Paper by Maude Barlow on behalf of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature _________________________________________________________________________ Mother Earth is in peril. It is very well documented that our planetary crisis includes climate chaos due to…
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Kenya’s High Court Ruling on Privatization Act: Lessons for Water Justice and Human Right to Water Advocacy
Kenya’s High Court recently made a landmark ruling that nullified the Privatisation Act 2023, signaling a significant setback for the government’s attempts to privatize state assets and meet conditions set by international lenders like the IMF. The ruling, however, offers key lessons for water justice advocates and African Commonwealth nations that share similar legal frameworks…