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World Water Day 2016: 1st edition of “Water Nights” in Togo

2016-05-10

During this event, water sector stakeholders (government, NGOs, Universities, donors and youth) were distinguished by the National Youth Parliament for Water of Togo, the national branch of the WYPW. Well done for your exemplary commitment Togo!

World Water Day 2016: Launch of the youth project monitoring platform in the lead up to COP22

2016-05-10

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In order to monitor youth commitments to taking action made during COP 21 last December, a platform was launched by the Global Water Partnership in collaboration with the International Secretariat for Water and the World Youth Parliament for Water and the French-Quebec Youth Office. Determined to put their words into action, the youth now have … Continue reading World Water Day 2016: Launch of the youth project monitoring platform in the lead up to COP22 →

World Water Day 2016: Presentation by the WYPW Vice President

2016-05-10

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During the official event for World Water Day organised by the ILO and UN Water in Geneva, Antonella Vagliente presented the youth perspective on the theme “Water and Jobs”, the official theme for 2016. “Water problems have different impacts for men and women” affirmed Ms Vagliente. To see an extract, click on the link: https://twitter.com/WYPW_PMJE/status/712305738903908352/video/1?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=WYPW_PMJE&utm_content=712305738903908352

The Chair of the WYPW committed to water and climate change at the opening ceremony of the “Ecology Days”

2016-05-10

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In the context of the twinning between the Bulgarian Youth Parliament for Water and the Youth Parliament for Water of the Artois Picardie water basin, the Artois-Picardie Water Agency organised the event “Ecology Days” and young participants from the WYPW were invited. Asma Bachick, Chair of the WYPW attended and presented the WYPW and her … Continue reading The Chair of the WYPW committed to water and climate change at the opening ceremony of the “Ecology Days” →

Water and Peace Symphony – High-Level Global Panel on Water and Peace

2016-05-10

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Water and Peace Symphony – High-Level Global Panel on Water and Peace Following its creation and launch in November 2015, the High-Level Global Panel on Water and Peace (https://www.genevawaterhub.org/fr/projets/panel-mondial-de-haut-niveau-sur-leau-et-la-paix-secretariat) met for the second time from 5 to 7 April 2016 in Dakar, Senegal. This meeting marked an important step in the advancement of the Symphony … Continue reading Water and Peace Symphony – High-Level Global Panel on Water and Peace →

The Blue Passport, an instrument for Public consultation

2016-05-10

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The Blue Passport is an hydrographic identification that distinguishes the holders for their formal commitment to conserve water resources. In the basin of the Cachi river in Ayacucho, Peru, in early 2016 the ISW granted blue passports to all those basiners (residents of the basin) interested in protecting their basin. Around 1.200 blue passports were … Continue reading The Blue Passport, an instrument for Public consultation →