Youth

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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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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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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Cross-border cooperation at the heart of World Water Week 2024

Under the theme “Bridging borders: water for a peaceful and sustainable future”, the 2024 edition of Stockholm Water Week (SWWW) brought together a wide range of stakeholders to propose solutions to global water issues. The event provided an opportunity to follow up on commitments made at the 2023 UN Water Conference and the 10th World … Continue reading Cross-border cooperation at the heart of World Water Week 2024

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1 Million Youth Actions Challenge: Second Call to Action

Are you a young leader passionate about water, climate, and sustainability? The 1MYAC second call to action is your chance to make a tangible impact in your community! 🌍💧 The second call for proposals is now open for youth-led projects addressing SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG13 (Climate Action), and … Continue reading 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge: Second Call to Action

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Stockholm World Water Week 2024 : Addressing Global Challenges and Building on Key Water Commitments

The Stockholm World Water Week (SWWW), one of the key global gatherings on water issues, is set to take place from August 25th to 29th2024, with the aim of addressing pressing challenges related to water and sustainability under the theme of “Bridging borders: water for a peaceful and sustainable future”. This edition will serve as … Continue reading Stockholm World Water Week 2024 : Addressing Global Challenges and Building on Key Water Commitments

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Civil society on the road to the 10th World Water Forum in Bali

Every three years, the water community gathers at the World Water Forum (WWF), a major global process co-organized by the World Water Council and a host country. The 10th edition will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from May 18 to 25, 2024, under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity”. The International Secretariat for Water (ISW) … Continue reading Civil society on the road to the 10th World Water Forum in Bali

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Exchange with Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Following the International Secretariat for Water’s (ISW) strong commitment to the United Nations Water Conference in March 2023, and with the aim of ensuring a follow-up to the commitments made at the Conference – beyond the main outcome of the latter which consisted of a Water Action Programme, listing to date more than 800 voluntary … Continue reading Exchange with Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

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120 civil society and youth representatives meet in Jakarta to prepare for the Bali World Water Forum

As part of civil society and youth mobilization for the 10th World Water Forum to be held in Bali, Indonesia, from May 18 to 25, 2024, the International Secretariat for Water alongside the WASH Network Indonesia, Muhammadiyah and the Bali Youth Parliament for Water organized a two-day workshop on February 28th and 29th in Jakarta … Continue reading 120 civil society and youth representatives meet in Jakarta to prepare for the Bali World Water Forum

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