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Peru: ISW drives adoption of OECD Principles on Water Governance

2017-10-26

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 →

Recap: Youth Commit to Water and Peace at the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water

2017-10-25

Youth

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 →

Wariperqa on the move

2017-10-24

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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 →

Declaration of the 14th European Youth Parliament for Water

2017-10-10

Youth

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.

Youth for Water and Climate platform launches

2017-09-13

Youth

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 →

Your Future, Your Climate – A new challenge for youth involvement

2017-08-28

Your Future, Your Climate

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 →

Participation of the International Secretariat for Water at the World Water Week 2017

2017-08-17

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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 →

Video: Young ambassadors committed for Water in Central Asia

2017-07-31

Youth Vision for Central Asia

From June 16 to June 20, 2017, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) held a youth workshop for water, which brought together 30 young people from Central Asia, as part of the Universal Exhibition 2017 in Astana. This workshop took place under the Swiss flag and enabled the youth of Central Asia to develop a … Continue reading Video: Young ambassadors committed for Water in Central Asia →

Project for access to water and sanitation in the Nirnova basin – Moldova

2017-07-27

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The first meeting of the steering committee was held today in Chisinau and gathered our project partners in Moldova: the Water Agency of Moldova, the Regional Agency of Development, the French Embassy, the districts of Nisporeni and Hincesti, the mayors representing the 30 villages of the Nirnova basin. On this occasion, Antonella Cagnolati, President of … Continue reading Project for access to water and sanitation in the Nirnova basin – Moldova →