Tag: WMO
UN: The world’s rivers last year had the least amount of water in 30 years | News in brief
In 2023, record heat worsened the consequences of drying rivers. World Meteorological Organization under the UN WMO saysthat last year was the driest for rivers in 30 years. The organization…
A listening ear at the Care Home: ‘It’s very hard to be a caregiver’
“It is very hard to be a caregiver,” says Kamps. “You are someone’s loved one, parent or child, but also the secretary, nurse, driver and care applicant. You are actually…
Fewer councilors and playground equipment: this is how Amersfoort wants to save 24 million
The government will significantly reduce the financial contribution to municipalities from 2026. In Amersfoort this involves 24 million euros in cuts. Savings will be made on youth care, playground equipment…
Soest invests in lifestyle, mental health and a strong network: ‘Making people feel better’
New policy With a comprehensive document, Soest lays the foundation for new policy on the well-being of its residents. The so-called Integrated Vision Social Domain (2024-2028) becomes a guideline for…
Climate report from WMO: “Chaos around the globe”
Updated 12:53 | Posted 12:46 p.m Two million have died in disasters caused by extreme weather in the last 50 years. But that is only the beginning. As early as…
Majority of the Utrecht council calls on the alderman not to get all the cuts from social care
Many parties see cutbacks in social care as a necessary evil. GroenLinks, D66, PvdA, Student & Starter, Volt, Bij1, DENK and ChristenUnie understand the proposal of alderman Susanne Schilderman, but…
Youth care in the Amersfoort region next year under one roof: more overview, less bureaucracy
According to figures from the VNG, the number of children using youth care has increased rapidly. At the beginning of this century, this concerned 1 in 27 young people under…
Leusden asks objectors Wmo income test for patience until appeal decision
Leusden has now indicated that it will appeal in that case, in order to ask the court whether the income test may still be used. The Social Support Act (Wmo),…
WHO and WMO hold press conference on European heatwave, live broadcast at 3pm – Britain’s all-time heat record already broken
The heat has already caused wildfires and premature deaths in Europe. For example, it is feared that illness attacks will increase as the heat wave continues. 14:06•Updated 14:40 The heat…