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Youth Leadership at the Heart of the One Water Summit

On December 3rd, the One Water Summit gathered high-level leaders, experts, and stakeholders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to tackle pressing global water challenges and advance international cooperation on water issues. Organized by the governments of France, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia, with the support of the World Bank, this summit provided a unique platform to discuss … Continue reading Youth Leadership at the Heart of the One Water Summit

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EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there

On 29-30 October 2024, the Office of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia held the EU-Central Asia Young Leaders Conference: Shifting the Paradigm for Sustainable Water Action? in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The conference was an opportunity for the European Union to cement cooperation with Central Asia and implement the EU – Central Asia Roadmap … Continue reading EU-Central Asia Youth Leaders Conference, ISW was there

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Happy Holiday Season!

On behalf of the entire team at the International Secretariat for Water and Solidarity Water Europe, we extend our warmest wishes to you during this festive period. May the end of this year bring peace, joy, and precious moments shared with your loved ones. In this season of reflection and celebration, we are grateful for … Continue reading Happy Holiday Season!

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Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy

Convinced of the vital role of water in fostering inclusive development, the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe (ISW-SWE), is a bold and dynamic organisation which drives systemic transformations towards equitable and sustainable water resource management. The ISW-SWE has always placed civil society, especially young people, at the heart of its action, recognizing its role as … Continue reading Launch of the 2024-2030 Youth Strategy

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Youth strategy 2024-2030

Our new youth strategy 2024-2030 is now available! Urgent need for action Convinced that water is an essential prerequisite for inclusive development, the ISW-SWE, through its agility and boldness, contributes to systemic changes for the equitable and sustainable management of water resources. Always placing civil society at the heart of its action, the ISW-SWE considers … Continue reading Youth strategy 2024-2030

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ISW-SWE Annual Report 2023

“Water: a global imperative” Our 2023 activity report is now available. In a world plagued by devastating wars close to our territories, which especially trample on rights and values that once seemed secure, State priorities seem to have shifted, and resources allocated to development aid and international cooperation are markedly decreasing. In this context, we … Continue reading ISW-SWE Annual Report 2023

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One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

On December 3, 2024, the One Water Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-organized by France, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and the World Bank, this high-level event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and experts to address urgent challenges related to water governance and diplomacy. The main goal is to highlight sustainable management practices … Continue reading One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

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Empowering Africa’s Youth to Drive Water and Climate Action: Youth Climate Adaptation Lighthouse Events

On October 12, 2024, the world witnessed the power of youth-led water and climate adaptation initiatives during the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day. The International Secretariat for Water (ISW), chosen by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) as its youth umbrella organization for the occasion, played a key role as a catalyst for this global … Continue reading Empowering Africa’s Youth to Drive Water and Climate Action: Youth Climate Adaptation Lighthouse Events

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Why is the issue of the preservation of our biodiversity and its connection with a sustainable water resource management so crucial for the future of Europe

Across Europe, young people from different countries and backgrounds are committed to directly improving the lives of their communities. Every day, they notice the changes in the direct environment in which they live: the extinction of certain species, the scarcity of natural areas, the pollution and degradation of the air they breathe, the disappearance of … Continue reading Why is the issue of the preservation of our biodiversity and its connection with a sustainable water resource management so crucial for the future of Europe

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