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Jun 22, 2021

Gold Standard: More than a standard

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Jun 22, 2021

World Water Week seminar: Information, Governance, and Justice for Climate Resilience

Empowering stakeholders, including women and youth, is a key foundation for improved governance of climate risks, uncertainty, and equity. Indeed, the recent phenomenon of climate lawsuits are often brought to the forefront by children, who demand accountability and action.

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Feature.Jun 15, 2021

Landmark court case strengthens Human Rights principles

On 16 June, ten years have passed since the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights were endorsed by the Human Rights Council of the UN. Just in time for the anniversary, a landmark ruling in a Dutch court showed that the principles can also be used to hold multinational corporations accountable for their [ ]

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Jun 15, 2021

Time to register for World Water Week 2021

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News.Jun 11, 2021

New publication in Science analyzes the impact of the rock-ice avalanche in India

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Jun 10, 2021

Convenors: Engage with participants with your own Interactive Expo!

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News.Jun 8, 2021

We need to work together, from source to sea, to save the Ocean

The ocean provides at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is one of the main sources of protein and is a pillar of the global economy. On World Oceans Day (8 June) we spoke to H.E. Peter Thomson, UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean about how we can overcome the challenges the [ ]

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News.Jun 4, 2021

Why water is crucial to climate mitigation

Freshwater and healthy ecosystems can be much more important to climate mitigation than previously understood. A forthcoming report from SIWI and other leading institutions will shed new light on why water is such a decisive factor for our climate and the co-benefits it brings.

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News.Jun 4, 2021

Menstrual Hygiene Day focuses on lifting the barrier for education

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News.May 31, 2021

Join us as a Junior Rapporteur for World Water Week 2021

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News.May 21, 2021

Celebrate Biodiversity Day by remembering water

On 22 May the world is observing Biodiversity Day, amidst growing alarm over the unprecedented loss of species. Since all living organisms depend on water, we must pay more attention to the role of water in ecosystems to stem the escalating trend.

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May 18, 2021

Open now: Call for Networking and Expo Proposals!

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May 18, 2021

Join the conversation as we launch our World Water Week Social Media channels

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May 18, 2021

Get a sneak peek at the World Water Week programme

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May 18, 2021

Welcome to the most important World Water Week ever!

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