Youth for Water and Climate

Youth for Water and Climate Programme : 1st in- person workshop

2022-02-25

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Last week, we gathered 20 young Europeans in Budapest (Hungary) for the first mobility of the “Youth for Water and Climate Program“, a capacity building project for young professionals in the water sector. This 8-month program offers, among other things, a mentoring experience, support in finding internships and an online curriculum to support the development … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate Programme : 1st in- person workshop →

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Meet the inaugural cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme

2022-01-13

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Twenty young water and climate professionals from Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Sweden form the first cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme. Climate change is disrupting weather patterns, leading to extreme weather events, unpredictable water availability, exacerbating water scarcity and contaminating water supplies. We must act, and supporting young professionals is part … Continue reading Meet the inaugural cohort of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme →

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The Youth for Water and Climate Platform showcased at COP26

2021-11-22

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From October 31st to November 12th, thousands of world leaders, young people, women, indigenous people, business leaders and scientists from around the world convened in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference to discuss the future of our planet. Following two weeks of intense negotiations, the Glasgow Climate Pact has been signed by over 200 nations. This … Continue reading The Youth for Water and Climate Platform showcased at COP26 →

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Youth for Water and Climate Programme

2021-10-15

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We are pleased to present the Youth for Water and Climate Programme (YWC Programme) financed by Erasmus+. This project is led by the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe in collaboration with Cewas, Global Water Partnership, Global Water Partnership Hungary, Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe, and GoodPlanet Belgium. The YWC Programme is … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate Programme →

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Global Youth Take Action 2nd edition: 9 selected projects

2021-09-08

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In June 2021, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) launched the “Global Youth Take Action – 2nd edition” call for projects on the Youth for Water and Climate Platform (YWC). We are pleased to announce that 211 projects were submitted from over 70 countries with more than 50% of the projects led by women. This response demonstrates the … Continue reading Global Youth Take Action 2nd edition: 9 selected projects →

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Call for projects: Global Youth Take Action 2nd edition

2021-05-31

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Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequalities worldwide regarding access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services and the capacity of vulnerable populations to respond to a global health emergency (2019 JMP Report, OMS/UNICEF). However, the increasing need for water to comply with hygiene recommendations coincides with the increasing unreliability of water supply … Continue reading Call for projects: Global Youth Take Action 2nd edition →

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Final results of the Global Youth Take Action projects: Stories of impact

2021-03-01

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During spring 2020, the Secretariat International for Water launched the “Global Youth Take Action” call for solutions to answer the need expressed by youths who wanted to get involved in their communities. Following the call for solutions, 9 projects led by young leaders worldwide were selected to receive technical and financial support. The main goal of this … Continue reading Final results of the Global Youth Take Action projects: Stories of impact →

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Global Youth Take Action: 9 selected projects

2020-07-31

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Our call for solutions “Global Youth Take Action” has ended. Launched in May 2020, we are pleased to announce that 294 projects were submitted from more than 50 countries. This response demonstrates that a growing number of young water leaders are ready to mobilize and propose innovative solutions for a peaceful and sustainable future.  The COVID19 health crisis that has hit the world has … Continue reading Global Youth Take Action: 9 selected projects →

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Call for projects

2020-05-13

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Call for Projects Global Youth Take Action Step up. Innovate. Act. As the world faces a global health emergency, the vital importance of integrated and sustainable water management is emphasized. All over the world, youth have stepped up and mobilized to lend a helping hand to those most in need by proposing inspiring, creative, and … Continue reading Call for projects →

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World Water Week 2019 in Review

2019-09-11

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Reaching new heights for youth and civil-society inclusion during Stockholm World Water Week For Stockholm World Water Week 2019, our team was very busy promoting youth and civil society voices.  Intergenerational Dialogue It is through sustained dialogue between generations that solutions to the challenges of our world can be identified and implemented. Adopting an inclusive approach … Continue reading World Water Week 2019 in Review →

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