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Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action

2025-09-08

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From July 7 to 10, 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW-SWE) took part in strategic exchanges in New York during the meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly and the stakeholder consultation in preparation for the United Nations Water Conference 2026. A Civil Society and Youth Delegation Committed to Inclusive Water Governance … Continue reading Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action →

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We are Water – Annual activity Report 2024

2025-09-04

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Our 2024 annual activity report, “We Are Water” is now online! In a world increasingly confronted with water tensions, persistent inequalities, and the growing effects of climate crises, the year 2024 was full of challenges—but also concrete progress for the International Water Secretariat (ISW-SWE) and its partners. It was in this uncertain context that we … Continue reading We are Water – Annual activity Report 2024 →

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ISW-SWE welcomes young members of the “Youth for Water and Climate” programme in Strasbourg, August 30 – September 5

2025-08-13

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The Youth for Water and Climate (YWC) programme, coordinated by ISW-SWE with numerous European partners, aims to equip young people with the tools they need to become future leaders in the water and climate sector. The diversity of activities offered helps provide knowledge and skills in sustainable water resource management, climate resilience, and the achievement … Continue reading ISW-SWE welcomes young members of the “Youth for Water and Climate” programme in Strasbourg, August 30 – September 5 →

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ISW Breaks Down Silos at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC)

2025-06-24

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From June 9 to 13, the International Secretariat for Water participated in the United Nations Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica in Nice, France. This event brought together 15,000 participants, including more than 60 heads of state and government. Click here for more information on the Conference outcomes The main objective of the … Continue reading ISW Breaks Down Silos at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) →

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Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit : establishment of a Roadmap for Water in the region, ahead of the UN 2026 Water Conference

2025-06-17

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From May 27 to 28, 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) participated in the Latin American and Caribeean Water Summit,  alongside the Peruvian and Latin American and Caribbean governments to elaborate a Roadmap for Water binding and uniting the efforts of the region in a Water Agenda for the future, representing a decisive step … Continue reading Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit : establishment of a Roadmap for Water in the region, ahead of the UN 2026 Water Conference →

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Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia

2025-05-13

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A Youth-Led Vision for Water, Energy and Food Security Throughout 2024, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) and its Central Asian Youth for Water network (CAY4Water) actively contributed to the Drops of the Future regional workshops—an initiative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Swiss Confederation (SDC). These workshops were … Continue reading Youth at the Heart of Regional Cooperation in Central Asia →

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Official launch of the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit: a milestone for regional water governance

2025-04-28

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The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) announces its contribution to the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit, to be held May 27-28, 2025 in Lima, Peru. This major event, organized at the initiative of the Peruvian government with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, represents a decisive step towards more inclusive and concerted water … Continue reading Official launch of the Latin American and Caribbean Water Summit: a milestone for regional water governance →

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World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet

2025-04-10

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On March 22, we rallied worldwide to celebrate World Water Day, a global call to action to protect this essential resource for both present and future generations. At the International Secretariat for Water, we brought together our partners, youth networks, and civil society to raise awareness and encourage action. We Are Water: From Bali to … Continue reading World Water Day 2025: A United and Committed Youth for the Future of Water and the Planet →

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16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity

2025-02-24

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From October 20 to 26, 2024, over 100 young Europeans and partner organizations gathered in Budapest and Szolnok, Hungary, for the 16th edition of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW). Organized by the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE) and hosted by Global Water Partnership Hungary, the event was supported by … Continue reading 16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity →

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