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Water flows through the news every day. Many stories about climate change, economics, politics, culture and leisure have a water-related dimension. Explore what UN-Water’s Members and Partners are doing around the world on water.

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06 March 2023

Webinar: SDG 6 ‘acceleration snapshots’ launch event

Water and sanitation data are essential for stronger accountability, increased commitment and investments, and more effective decision-making. These country...

28 February 2023

Public Dialogue on the UN-Water SDG 6 Synthesis Report 2023

The UN-Water SDG 6 Synthesis Report 2023 aims to provide a strategic response to the UN 2023 Water Conference...

A fisherman standing in his boat while fishing at in a lake, India.

27 February 2023

SIWI’s Water-Wise Webinars

SIWI works globally to change how water is understood, valued and managed. SIWI is a not-for-profit institute with a...

23 February 2023

World Water Day 2023: Be the change

The promises made by individuals on the campaign website will contribute to the Water Action Agenda - a main...

Bridge over river, photo with blue filter

20 February 2023

Report: Cooperation Opportunities for Improved Integration Across SDG6

Policy and institutional fragmentation obstructs efficient water management, generates conflict between users and uses of water resources, and challenges...

16 February 2023

FAO Regional Workshop on National Water Roadmaps

FAO states that, while there is increasing awareness of water importance, there is still a need for more effective...

13 February 2023

Concept papers now available for UN 2023 Water Conference dialogues

The UN 2023 Water Conference, on 22-24 March, is fast approaching. This meeting offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring...

Children washing their hands at the playground of their school Grand Foray B, in Dedougou, in the west of Burkina Faso.

06 February 2023

Strategic Framework for WASH Climate Resilient Development: 2022 edition

The Strategic Framework for WASH Climate Resilient Development, developed by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and United Nations Children’s...

06 February 2023

40th IAHR World Congress: Rivers — Connecting mountains and coasts

Under the overall theme Rivers — Connecting mountains and coasts, the congress will focus on the importance of rivers...

02 February 2023

World Wetlands Day - Revive and restore degraded wetlands

A wetland is a land area that is saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. Inland wetlands...

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