'Journalists towards Rio+20. Challenges, tools and solutions for covering the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development' is a two-day workshop for journalists organized by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) for Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. It involves more than 15 UN agencies and representatives from Governments and the civil society. The workshop will address the different thematic issues of the Rio+20 Conference and will provide the media representatives with information and basics to cover the Conference. UNW-DPAC participates in the workshop with a presentation on the link between water and Rio+20. Josefina Maestu, UNW-DPAC coordinator, will introduce the UN-Water messages for Rio, the work done in preparation for the Conference and the most important water-related issues in the negotiation of the Rio Declaration.

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On 4 May, UN-Water and UNEP will host a side event at the 2nd round of 'informal-informal' negotiations on the zero draft of the Rio+20 outcome document taking place in New York. The pre-publication results of the UN-Water Status Report on the Application of Integrated Approaches to Water Resource Management will be presented and discussed with the participants. The Report itself will be officially launched on 19 June on the occasion of the 'Water Day' at the Rio+20 Conference.

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As in 2010, UNW-DPC will facilitate the presence of UN-Water at IFAT Entsorga in Munich from 7 – 11 May 2012. In particular, a three-part UN-Water seminar will take place on Wednesday9 May. In addition, information on UN-Water, its members, partners, programmes and projects will be available to visitors at a dedicated "UN-Water Center", a 200sqm open area within IFAT exhibition.

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UN-Water Status Report on the Application of Integrated Approaches to the Development, Management and Use of Water Resources is a contribution of UN-Water to the Rio+20 process.
The report is based on a global survey assessing the progress and outcomes of the application of integrated approaches to the development, management and use of water resources. It is expected to be used as the basis for informed decision-making by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) and national governments.

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UN-Water is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant at G4 level. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Qualifying candidates should apply online on UNOPS website by 3 June 2012.

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On the occasion of World Water Day 2012 "Water and Food Security", UN-Water in collaboration with the government of Tajikistan and FAO held a side event highlighting the strategical importance of water resources for sustainable development and making the link with the upcoming International Year of Water Cooperation 2013. The summary of the event is now available for download.

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UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication(UNW-DPAC) is pleased to introduce the new look of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Life' website. The new interface pays special attention to the user's navigation experience as well as to usability and cross-platform compatibility issues. Information is streamlined and organized for different audiences and focus areas.

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