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28 June 2018

Reducing industrial water consumption in Tunisia

Globally, industry is responsible for 22% of all water use. As more countries industrialize, demand is expected to increase...

25 June 2018

Policy Brief on groundwater in Sub-Saharan Africa

At least 400 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa source their domestic water supply from groundwater. Yet this often abundant...

20 June 2018

High-Level Conference on International Decade for Action

The Conference is organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in order to facilitate the implementation of...

18 June 2018

Public dialogue on the SDG 6 Synthesis Report

Every year at the HLPF, an annual theme helps an increased focus along with an in-depth review on a...

USG for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos visits IDP camp of Kanyaruchinya

15 June 2018

So what? A space to ask unexpected questions

The event is co-hosted by the SDG Lab at UNOG and the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)...

14 June 2018

Water and sanitation events during HLPF

Events known to date (list non-exhaustive and may be updated) Monday 9 July Global Progress on Water and Sanitation...

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

14 June 2018

UN meetings on water: Agreement to respond to recommendations

The creation of a UN-Water Task Force, co-cordinated by UN DESA and WMO, will enable exploring objectives, frequency, budget...

11 June 2018

The Singapore Water Academy host water management series on water reuse

The five-day Water Reuse Course, part of the Singapore Water Academy’s flagship programme - The Singapore Water Management series...

07 June 2018

Seeking sustainable solutions for water stress

The majority of poor rural people depend on rainfed farming systems for their livelihoods. The Food and Agriculture Organization...

04 June 2018

Water reuse — a permanent source?

The seminar will look at water resource management options in an international context and discuss how the reuse of...

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