Advocacy and Awareness raising

Dakar 2026: The Butterfly Effect at the heart of mobilization for the future of water

2026-03-05

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From January 25 to 27, 2026, Dakar became the capital of global water governance for a few days as it hosted the high-level preparatory meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, preceded by a full day dedicated to stakeholders. The Butterfly Effect coalition was therefore present to represent the voice of civil society with … Continue reading Dakar 2026: The Butterfly Effect at the heart of mobilization for the future of water →

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Senegal’s Blue Book II: A new social pact for water and sanitation

2026-03-03

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Fifteen years after a landmark first edition, Senegalese civil society, led by POSCEAS and the International Secretariat for Water (ISW), has released “Blue Book II.” This 150-page strategic report goes beyond diagnosis: it offers a roadmap to transform water access into an effective right for all Senegalese citizens by 2030. An essential tool for monitoring … Continue reading Senegal’s Blue Book II: A new social pact for water and sanitation →

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From consultation to co-Creation: ISW mobilizes youth and civil society in Dakar on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference

2026-02-11

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At the start of a year marked by major international water milestones, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) mobilized in Dakar (January 2026) to engage in the High-Level Preparatory Meeting of the 2026 UN Water Conference, and its one-day stakeholder meeting. This key moment offered a strategic opportunity to position ISW and the platforms we are catalyzing – the Global Youth Movement for Water and … Continue reading From consultation to co-Creation: ISW mobilizes youth and civil society in Dakar on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference →

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2026 UN Water Conference: Youth and civil society mobilize in Dakar for the Preparatory High-Level Meeting

2026-01-20

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From 25 to 27 January 2026, Dakar, Senegal, will host a pivotal moment on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference. Governments, UN entities, civil society organizations, and youth representatives will convene for the One-Day Stakeholder Meeting and the High-Level Preparatory Meeting, setting the political priorities, interactive dialogues, and governance architecture of the third UN Water Conference, scheduled for 2–4 December 2026 … Continue reading 2026 UN Water Conference: Youth and civil society mobilize in Dakar for the Preparatory High-Level Meeting →

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

2024-09-17

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

2024-08-19

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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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Civil society mobilizing towards the 10th World Water Forum

2023-12-08

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On December 6, the International Secretariat for Water, through the Butterfly Effect NGO coalition, and in collaboration with SIMAVI, organized an online information workshop entitled “Civil society mobilizing towards the 10th World Water Forum – how to get involved?”. The workshop, held in English with simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish, aimed to: Take stock … Continue reading Civil society mobilizing towards the 10th World Water Forum →

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