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Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

2025-05-13

Youth Vision for Central Asia

A Youth-Led Vision for Water, Energy and Food Security Throughout 2024, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) and its Central Asian Youth for Water network (CAY4Water) actively contributed to the Drops of the Future regional workshops—an initiative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Swiss Confederation (SDC). These workshops were … Continue reading Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia →

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Official launch of the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit: a milestone for regional water governance

2025-04-28

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The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) announces its contribution to the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit, to be held May 27-28, 2025 in Lima, Peru. This major event, organized at the initiative of the Peruvian government with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, represents a decisive step towards more inclusive and concerted water … Continue reading Official launch of the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit: a milestone for regional water governance →

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World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet

2025-04-10

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On March 22, we rallied worldwide to celebrate World Water Day, a global call to action to protect this essential resource for both present and future generations. At the International Secretariat for Water, we brought together our partners, youth networks, and civil society to raise awareness and encourage action. We Are Water: From Bali to … Continue reading World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet →

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16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity

2025-02-24

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From October 20 to 26, 2024, over 100 young Europeans and partner organizations gathered in Budapest and Szolnok, Hungary, for the 16th edition of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW). Organized by the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE) and hosted by Global Water Partnership Hungary, the event was supported by … Continue reading 16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity →

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Youth Leadership at the Heart of the One Water Summit

2024-12-18

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On December 3rd, the One Water Summit gathered high-level leaders, experts, and stakeholders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to tackle pressing global water challenges and advance international cooperation on water issues. Organized by the governments of France, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia, with the support of the World Bank, this summit provided a unique platform to discuss … Continue reading Youth Leadership at the Heart of the One Water Summit →

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EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there

2024-12-17

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On 29-30 October 2024, the Office of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia held the EU-Central Asia Young Leaders Conference: Shifting the Paradigm for Sustainable Water Action? in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The conference was an opportunity for the European Union to cement cooperation with Central Asia and implement the EU – Central Asia Roadmap … Continue reading EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there →

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Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy

2024-12-11

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Convinced of the vital role of water in fostering inclusive development, the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE), is a bold and dynamic organisation which drives systemic transformations towards equitable and sustainable water resource management. The ISW-SWE has always placed civil society, especially young people, at the heart of its action, recognizing its role as … Continue reading Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy →

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Youth strategy 2024-2030

2024-12-06

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Our new youth strategy 2024-2030 is now available! Urgent need for action Convinced that water is an essential prerequisite for inclusive development, the ISW-SWE, through its agility and boldness, contributes to systemic changes for the equitable and sustainable management of water resources. Always placing civil society at the heart of its action, the ISW-SWE considers … Continue reading Youth strategy 2024-2030 →

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One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

2024-12-02

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On December 3, 2024, the One Water Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-organized by France, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and the World Bank, this high-level event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and experts to address urgent challenges related to water governance and diplomacy. The main goal is to highlight sustainable management practices … Continue reading One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions →

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