2019-12-05
From 17 to 24 November, 70 young people from all over Europe and representing nearly twenty countries met in Nizhny Novgorod (Russia) for the 15th session of the European Youth Parliament for Water. Focusing on the theme “River basin, the backbone of regional development”, this 15th edition was able to highlight ideas for reflection and … Continue reading Collective commitment of the 15 EYPW
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2019-12-03
CONFERENCE IN MADRID ON CLIMATE CHANGE (COP25) The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) will be in Madrid this week for the 25th UN Conference on Climate Change (COP25) to promote youth and civil society voices and an approach promoting water governance. The conference, organized by the Chilean government, has the goal of pursuing the objectives set … Continue reading The ISW in Madrid for the COP25
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2019-11-05
The International Secretariat for Water, with the support of Montréal International, has the pleasure to host the “#WaterGeneration Beyond Borders: Co-creating the future we want!” this workshop is part of the launch of a new global hub for youth, water, and sustainable development. The workshop will be held on Wednesday November 27th 1pm – 5pm … Continue reading #WaterGeneration Workshop
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2019-10-29
Convened for the third time, under the patronage H.E. Mr János Áder, President of Hungary, the Budapest Water Summit took place October 15-17th providing an opportunity for the water-sector to discuss the necessary institutional responses for “Preventing Water Crises” – the issues of too much, too little and too dirty water aggravated by the rise … Continue reading Summary of the Budapest Water Summit 2019
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2019-10-11
Building on the success of the events held in 2013 and 2016, Hungary hosts the third Budapest Water Summit in 2019. Under the patronage of H.E. Mr János Áder, President of Hungary, the event will take place 15-17 October 2019 in Budapest. The latest programme is available here. International Secretariat for Water (ISW) at the … Continue reading Budapest Water Summit 2019
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2019-10-11
The Geneva Water Hub, the International Secretariat for Water and the World youth Parliament for Water are pleased to announce that following a global call for youth visions under the theme of “water as an instrument for peace” over 130 submissions from young people aged 18-35 were received. The winner and semi-finalists each produced work that will inspire a … Continue reading Imagine Blue Peace Finalists Revealed!
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2019-10-11
Imad Antoine Ibrahim of the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) reports back on his participation in the World Water Development Report 2021 (WWDR 2021) inception meeting convened by the World Water Assessment Program (UNESCO WWAP) in Perugia on the 19th and the 20th September 2019. The WWDR 2021 kick-off workshop topic was valuing water. … Continue reading WYPW Contributes towards the 2021 World Water Development Report
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2019-09-17
The International Secretariat for Water along with organizing and participating partners – Geneva Water Hub, Geo Expertise, the Graduate Institute, Swiss Water Partnership, Université de Genève, Water Initiative, and the World Youth Parliament for Water – are delighted to invite you to attend an Intergenerational Dialogue on Water and Peace. This Dialogue is taking place on … Continue reading Intergenerational Dialogue at Geneva Peace Week 2019
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2019-09-11
Wednesday August 28th, the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) revealed their new visual identity, in addition to the fresh branding the visual identity places an emphasis on the ripple effect of youth-led actions across five regions. Activities at the young professionals booth were designed to reflect on how the network and 30+ National Parliaments … Continue reading WYPW has a fresh new look!
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2019-09-11
Reaching new heights for youth and civil-society inclusion during Stockholm World Water Week For Stockholm World Water Week 2019, our team was very busy promoting youth and civil society voices. Intergenerational Dialogue It is through sustained dialogue between generations that solutions to the challenges of our world can be identified and implemented. Adopting an inclusive approach … Continue reading World Water Week 2019 in Review
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