2025-12-01
Overuse, pollution, climate disruption, industrial agriculture, and weak governance are driving a global water crisis. From receding groundwater and droughts to floods, water scarcity, and conflicts, these challenges are no longer distant concerns but immediate realities affecting ecosystems, food production, public health, and social stability. The English edition of the Water Atlas 2025, published by … Continue reading Water Atlas 2025
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2025-11-17
After months of creativity, passion, and hard work, we’re thrilled to announce the six winning youth-led projects of the 1 Million Youth Action Challenge (1MYAC) 3rd Call to Action! From over 180 inspiring submissions across 55 countries, these six projects stood out for their innovation, impact, and deep commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient world. This year’s winners come from Nigeria, Uzbekistan, … Continue reading Discover the winners of the third 1MYAC call for proposals!
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2025-11-17
On 11 November 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW), in collaboration with the Butterfly Effect NGO coalition, the Global Youth Movement for Water and the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, with the support of UN-Water and DESA, launched the first webinar in a series of three entitled ‘Towards the 2026 United … Continue reading Civil society and youth get organised for the 3rd UN Water Conference
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2025-11-10
On 11th October, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) co-organised and participated in the 3rd Syrdarya Youth Forum, organised by the Youth Group for Protection of the Environment in Gulistan, in the Sughd region of Tajikistan. The Forum built on the recent positive developments in the relations between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, with a historical … Continue reading The International Secretariat for Water at the Third Syrdarya Youth Forum in Khujand
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2025-09-17
From August 30 to September 5, 2025, 40 young water leaders from seven European countries gathered in Strasbourg as part of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme (YWCP) – a programme coordinated by the International Secretariat for Water (Solidarity Water Europe – Europea office) that aims to equip youth to address the challenges of … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate Programme: Recap of the Mobility Week in Strasbourg
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2025-09-08
From July 7 to 10, 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW-SWE) took part in strategic exchanges in New York during the meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly and the stakeholder consultation in preparation for the United Nations Water Conference 2026. A Civil Society and Youth Delegation Committed to Inclusive Water Governance … Continue reading Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action
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2025-09-04
Our 2024 annual activity report, “We Are Water” is now online! In a world increasingly confronted with water tensions, persistent inequalities, and the growing effects of climate crises, the year 2024 was full of challenges—but also concrete progress for the International Water Secretariat (ISW-SWE) and its partners. It was in this uncertain context that we … Continue reading We are Water – Annual activity Report 2024
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2025-08-13
The Youth for Water and Climate (YWC) programme, coordinated by ISW-SWE with numerous European partners, aims to equip young people with the tools they need to become future leaders in the water and climate sector. The diversity of activities offered helps provide knowledge and skills in sustainable water resource management, climate resilience, and the achievement … Continue reading ISW-SWE welcomes young members of the “Youth for Water and Climate” programme in Strasbourg, August 30 – September 5
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2025-07-04
Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Do you want to implement a project that contributes to a sustainable future? Do you have a brilliant idea that could help your community address water and climate challenges? Now is the time to act! The third call for proposals is now open for youth-led projects addressing … Continue reading 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge: Third Call to Action
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2025-06-24
From June 9 to 13, the International Secretariat for Water participated in the United Nations Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica in Nice, France. This event brought together 15,000 participants, including more than 60 heads of state and government. Click here for more information on the Conference outcomes The main objective of the … Continue reading ISW Breaks Down Silos at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC)
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