Publications

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

2025-06-24

News

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

Youth Vision for Central Asia

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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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

Youth

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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EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there

2024-12-17

Youth

On 29-30 October 2024, the Office of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia held the EU-Central Asia Young Leaders Conference: Shifting the Paradigm for Sustainable Water Action? in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The conference was an opportunity for the European Union to cement cooperation with Central Asia and implement the EU – Central Asia Roadmap … Continue reading EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there →

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Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy

2024-12-11

Youth

Convinced of the vital role of water in fostering inclusive development, the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE), is a bold and dynamic organisation which drives systemic transformations towards equitable and sustainable water resource management. The ISW-SWE has always placed civil society, especially young people, at the heart of its action, recognizing its role as … Continue reading Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy →

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Youth strategy 2024-2030

2024-12-06

News

Our new youth strategy 2024-2030 is now available! Urgent need for action Convinced that water is an essential prerequisite for inclusive development, the ISW-SWE, through its agility and boldness, contributes to systemic changes for the equitable and sustainable management of water resources. Always placing civil society at the heart of its action, the ISW-SWE considers … Continue reading Youth strategy 2024-2030 →

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ISW-SWE Annual Report 2023

2024-12-06

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“Water: a global imperative” Our 2023 activity report is now available. In a world plagued by devastating wars close to our territories, which especially trample on rights and values that once seemed secure, State priorities seem to have shifted, and resources allocated to development aid and international cooperation are markedly decreasing. In this context, we … Continue reading ISW-SWE Annual Report 2023 →

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One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

2024-12-02

News

On December 3, 2024, the One Water Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-organized by France, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and the World Bank, this high-level event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and experts to address urgent challenges related to water governance and diplomacy. The main goal is to highlight sustainable management practices … Continue reading One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions →

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