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#TonFuturTonClimat launches in Ouagadougou

2017-12-21

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Your Future, Your Climate (#TonFuturTonClimat) officially launched on November 28, 2017 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, when the project partners met over two days to kick off activities. By 2019, the initiative will be strengthening youth capacities and climate change resilience in three West African countries. Youth-led micro-projects will target the agro-forestry sector in Burkina Faso, … Continue reading #TonFuturTonClimat launches in Ouagadougou →

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#WaterGeneration Meetup Ouagadougou – Nov 30–Dec 4

2017-11-24

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This Thursday in Burkina Faso, the International Secretariat for Water will unite 30 French-speaking youth from across Africa for #WaterGeneration Meetup – Ouagadougou. Over four days, they will participate in discussions, project workshops, social events and field visits. . The ISW is organizing this event to mobilize young Africans involved in the water sector, in collaboration … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Meetup Ouagadougou – Nov 30–Dec 4 →

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European Youth Parliament for Water presented to the Club of Strasbourg

2017-11-15

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The members of the Club of Strasbourg, an international association of EU mayors, learned about the success of the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water last week during their 2017 meeting. This year’s theme was How to Rebuild Trust with European Citizens. Solidarity Water Europe was invited to present the Parliament to the Club members Thursday, … Continue reading European Youth Parliament for Water presented to the Club of Strasbourg →

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Your Future, Your Climate gets noticed at COP23

2017-11-14

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The ISW had a busy week at the COP23 climate change conference, presenting its flagship water and climate initiatives. On November 13, the conference’s final day, we participated in Québec in the francophone sphere: challenges and opportunities for climate cooperation, organized by the government of Quebec, La Francophonie and LOJIQ, and held at the La … Continue reading Your Future, Your Climate gets noticed at COP23 →

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Water and Peace: Young Water Champions address high-level panel

2017-11-14

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Water is not just a climate or a development issue. Proper management of water resources is also essential to ensure security.. On September 14, the ISW’s Young Water Champions for Central Asia participated in the launch of the report from the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace, entitled A Matter of Survival. Bota Sharipova … Continue reading Water and Peace: Young Water Champions address high-level panel →

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ISW + Quebec at COP23: Taking action for water + climate

2017-11-13

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This Sunday and Monday at COP23, the ISW will be presenting its initiatives for water and climate to Quebec’s minister of sustainable development, environment and the fight against climate change (MDDELCC). Minister Isabelle Melançon will be present along with the minister responsible for international relations and La Francophonie, and Quebec’s climate change emissary, filmmaker-biologist Jean … Continue reading ISW + Quebec at COP23: Taking action for water + climate →

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