Mobilized Central Asian youth transforming the region
2017-11-08
Young Water Champions make waves in Kazakhstan following successful commitment at Expo2017 Astana. Youth reps to be present at all 8 Kazakh basin councils.
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ISW @ COP23: Water Action Day
2017-11-07
The ISW will be presenting at the opening of the official Water Action Day at COP23 this week. The day of high-level dialogue, panels and action puts water in the spotlight. The ISW will present Your Future, Your Climate (#TonFuturTonClimat) at the opening plenary session. The initiative supports three innovative youth-led micro-projects in West Africa … Continue reading ISW @ COP23: Water Action Day
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The ISW at COP23 November 6-17
2017-11-06
The ISW is in Bonn, Germany for the COP23 climate change conference from November 6-17. We are working to ensure that water has a place on the climate agenda. Throughout the conference we will be presenting our flagship water and climate initiatives, led in collaboration with our partners. View calendar of events (PDF) On Wednesday … Continue reading The ISW at COP23 November 6-17
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Peru: ISW drives adoption of OECD Principles on Water Governance
2017-10-26
Water and sanitation programme in Peru
The ISW was present in Peru coordinating the validation of the OECD Principles on Water Governance in the Rimac basin. Home to over 10 million inhabitants and the Peruvian capital of Lima, the basin is the most heavily populated in the country. The Latin American Development Bank (CAF) hosted the meeting, which was attended by … Continue reading Peru: ISW drives adoption of OECD Principles on Water Governance
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Recap: Youth Commit to Water and Peace at the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water
2017-10-25
Young delegates from across Europe made a collective commitment to take action for water in a conflict-prone world this October. The 14th European Youth Parliament for Water brought 70 delegates from 14 countries together for a week of discussion and action, culminating in the adoption of a final collective commitment. The event took place from … Continue reading Recap: Youth Commit to Water and Peace at the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water
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Wariperqa on the move
2017-10-24
Project Wariperqa has advanced to its next phase. Construction is now underway on a network to bring running water to this remote Peruvian community 4000 metres above sea level. Vladimir Arana, the ISW’s program coordinator for the Americas, just returned from his mission to Peru coordinating the work of project partners. The access to drinking … Continue reading Wariperqa on the move
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Declaration of the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water
2017-10-10
Delegates of the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water voted to adopt this collective commitment in Rovereto, Italy on October 7, 2017. The declaration demonstrates the engagement of European youth by bringing issues related to water and peace to the fore. It also proposes solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Youth for Water and Climate platform launches
2017-09-13
On August 29, the Youth for Water and Climate movement launched their long-awaited platform at the Stockholm World Water Week. The goal of #YWC is to help youth develop concepts and proposals, facilitate fundraising, and promote contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals and climate agendas. We are building an online platform to connect young leaders with potential donors … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate platform launches
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Your Future, Your Climate – A new challenge for youth involvement
2017-08-28
The International Secretariat for Water, the Global Water Partnership West Africa, the Country Water Partnerships of Burkina Faso and Benin, and the NGO Eau Vive Togo are proud to announce the launch of the project #TonFuturTonClimat. The project partners will work over the next two years to implement this project, which aims to strengthen the … Continue reading Your Future, Your Climate – A new challenge for youth involvement
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Participation of the International Secretariat for Water at the World Water Week 2017
2017-08-17
From August 27th to September 1st, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) will participate to the World Water Week (WWW) organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The ISW occupies a central role in the program, participating in the holding of three events. Youth for Water and Climate Platform Hannane Sellali | Tuesday 29 … Continue reading Participation of the International Secretariat for Water at the World Water Week 2017
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