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18 September 2017

IFAD President appointed Chair of UN-Water

In his role as Chair, Houngbo will lead in bringing together and leveraging the efforts of a number of...

17 September 2017

Asian solutions for water

Among other things, an Asia to World Statements will be hosted, which is the platform for the highest participation...

14 September 2017

IWMI provides rapid emergency response maps

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has used satellite images which can penetrate cloud, providing a clear overview of areas...

11 September 2017

UNICEF photo story of displaces families in South Sudan

Gathering under trees offering little escape from the brutal heat, many have no shelter and sleep in the open...

07 September 2017

Reinforced cooperation between Algeria, Libya and Tunisia

The challenges of ensuring the sustainable use of the region’s water resources, were the focus of a workshop organized...

04 September 2017

The human rights to water & sanitation

The rights to water and sanitation require an explicit focus on the most disadvantaged and marginalized, as well as...

31 August 2017

Success stories of regulating wastewater management

Although in most countries, wastewater management has lower priority than water provision, there is an urgent need to promote...

28 August 2017

UN-Water Bulletin - Report from the 27th Meeting

Two half days were devoted to discussions with UN-Water Partners on agenda items including: report of the fourth meeting...

28 August 2017

Managing resources in water scarce cities

The answer is that this urban trio shares the same story of diminishing water resources, but are currently also...

26 August 2017

SIWI and UN-Water continue cooperation for World Water Week in Stockholm

“On behalf of UN-Water Members and Partners, I would like to express our gratitude to SIWI for your crucial...

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