Publications

One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

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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Empowering Africa’s Youth to Drive Water and Climate Action: Youth Climate Adaptation Lighthouse Events

On October 12, 2024, the world witnessed the power of youth-led water and climate adaptation initiatives during the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day. The International Secretariat for Water (ISW), chosen by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) as its youth umbrella organization for the occasion, played a key role as a catalyst for this global … Continue reading Empowering Africa’s Youth to Drive Water and Climate Action: Youth Climate Adaptation Lighthouse Events

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Why is the issue of the preservation of our biodiversity and its connection with a sustainable water resource management so crucial for the future of Europe

Across Europe, young people from different countries and backgrounds are committed to directly improving the lives of their communities. Every day, they notice the changes in the direct environment in which they live: the extinction of certain species, the scarcity of natural areas, the pollution and degradation of the air they breathe, the disappearance of … Continue reading Why is the issue of the preservation of our biodiversity and its connection with a sustainable water resource management so crucial for the future of Europe

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Cross-border cooperation at the heart of World Water Week 2024

Under the theme “Bridging borders: water for a peaceful and sustainable future”, the 2024 edition of Stockholm Water Week (SWWW) brought together a wide range of stakeholders to propose solutions to global water issues. The event provided an opportunity to follow up on commitments made at the 2023 UN Water Conference and the 10th World … Continue reading Cross-border cooperation at the heart of World Water Week 2024

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1 Million Youth Actions Challenge: Second Call to Action

Are you a young leader passionate about water, climate, and sustainability? The 1MYAC second call to action is your chance to make a tangible impact in your community! 🌍💧 The second call for proposals is now open for youth-led projects addressing SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG13 (Climate Action), and … Continue reading 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge: Second Call to Action

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Stockholm World Water Week 2024 : Addressing Global Challenges and Building on Key Water Commitments

The Stockholm World Water Week (SWWW), one of the key global gatherings on water issues, is set to take place from August 25th to 29th2024, with the aim of addressing pressing challenges related to water and sustainability under the theme of “Bridging borders: water for a peaceful and sustainable future”. This edition will serve as … Continue reading Stockholm World Water Week 2024 : Addressing Global Challenges and Building on Key Water Commitments

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ISW mobilizes civil society and youth at the 10th World Water Forum

Organized under the theme of “Water for Shared Prosperity” in Bali (Indonesia) from May 18 to 25, 2024, the 10th World Water Forum, the 3rd to be held in Asia, has come to a close. A look back at the mobilization of civil society and young people, catalyzed by the International Secretariat for Water. Impact … Continue reading ISW mobilizes civil society and youth at the 10th World Water Forum

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Major steps towards coordinated, solidarity-based water resource policies in the Republic of Moldova

A delegation from ISW-SWE led by Antonella CAGNOLATI, President, visited Moldova from July 14 to 19, 2024 as part of a field mission that led to major advances in the structuring of water policies and the implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) on the scale of the Nirnova Basin. Danielle MAMETZ, Mayor of Boëseghem, … Continue reading Major steps towards coordinated, solidarity-based water resource policies in the Republic of Moldova

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Voices of the World Youth Parliament for Water at the 10th World Water Forum

Written by Tuwend Nooma Jean Damase (delegate from Burkina Faso) & Rafaella Espeçoto (delegate from Brazil), Youth of the 6th General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water.    From May 18th to 25th, 2024, the voices of the world’s youth resonated in Bali, Indonesia.  Throughout the 10th World Water Forum, and within the framework … Continue reading Voices of the World Youth Parliament for Water at the 10th World Water Forum

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