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May 30, 2017

2016 Annual Report launched

Explore the 2016 Annual Report to understand how and where SIWI worked in 2016. Our work focused on supporting countries in their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the commitments of the Paris Agreement.

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News.May 29, 2017

CEOs rank World Water Week among ‘Most Valuable Platforms’ for decision makers

In a survey of 300 business decision makers (vice presidents and above) from large companies and mid-sized enterprises, World Water Week was named as a ‘Most Valuable Platform Gaining Importance’

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May 29, 2017

ICWC Water Dialogues: The Role of Financial Institutions in Catalyzing Collaborations in Shared Waters

The Baltic Sea Project is grounded on the conviction that all actors in the region must tackle the major environmental challenges together. The Project is open to all actors from public and private sector who would actively contribute toward a healthy Baltic Sea.

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May 24, 2017

Stockholm Water Front No 1 2017

Is rainwater harvesting the only way to reach SDG2 in Africa? What is President Trump planning for America’s water infrastructure? And what does football have to do with international water law? Answers to that, and more, in the new issue of WaterFront. Download it today!

May 17, 2017

Johannes Ernstberger

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May 16, 2017

Susanna Starck

[vc_row][vc_column width= 1/4 ][vc_single_image border_color= grey img_link_target= _self image= 10216 ][/vc_column][vc_column width= 3/4 ][vc_column_text] Outreach Phone: +46 8 121 360 75 susanna.starck@siwi.org [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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News.May 15, 2017

Submit your nomination for the 2018 Stockholm Water Prize

Do you know an outstanding woman, man or organization who has made significant contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources? Nominate today!

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May 10, 2017

SIWI promotes water diplomacy at high-level forum

SIWI’s Director of Transboundary Water Management, Dr. Therese Sjömander Magnusson, spoke at the 4th Istanbul International Water Forum in panel titled “Water for Peace”.

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Feature.May 10, 2017

Sweden: Developed by Forests

Sverige blir allt mer beroende av vår omvärld, genom internationell handel, utvecklingssamverkan samt innovation och forskning. Internationell politik inom FN och EU kan både begränsa och stärka möjligheterna för svenskt skogsbruk och skogligt värdeskapande. Den svenska närvaron i internationella processer och samverkan med internationella aktörer blir därför allt viktigare. Sverige har också mycket att bidra [ ]

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Feature.May 9, 2017

Winning a dirty war – supporting the implementation of the EU-China Environmental Sustainability Programme

After three years of working as members of the technical expert team on quality supporting the implementation of the EU-China Environmental Sustainability Programme, SIWI’s Jenny Grönwall and Josh Weinberg reflect and share lessons learned.

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May 8, 2017

Showcases programme now available!

This year we’ve introduced the Showcase, a space where organizations can tell their water stories, promote different approaches and share their perspectives, initiatives and projects. The new format allows for broader audience engagement, including external participants (i.e. non-World Water Week participants). We are delighted by the strong response we have received from convenors to create [ ]

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Feature.May 5, 2017

Klimatförändringar är vattenförändringar

Sveriges extrasatsning för offren till torkan i Östafrika pekar på behovet för nya prioriteringar och politisk koherens. Igår fattade Svenska Regeringen beslut om en extrasatsning av 100 miljoner kronor som enligt biståndsminister Isabella Lövin ska gå till de områden vid Afrikas horn som drabbas hårdast av den ihärdiga torkan och där 20 miljoner människor är [ ]

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Apr 27, 2017

Register now for World Water Week 2017

This year’s theme Water and waste: Reduce and reuse will tackle some of the biggest and most complex challenges facing water professionals today. Read the Call for Registration for a complete overview of this year s exciting programme.

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Apr 27, 2017

Registration now open!

Register now for World Water Week 2017. This year’s theme Water and waste: Reduce and reuse will tackle some of the biggest and most complex challenges facing water professionals today. Browse the Call for Registration below to learn more about our more than 200 events, social engagements, plenary speakers and field trips. We also have [ ]

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Feature.Apr 11, 2017

Halvlek i livsmedelsprojektet

Nyss hemkommen från Kambodja och omtumlad av alla intryck. Ett land sargat av krig och konflikt, med utbredd fattigdom och stora vattenutmaningar. En knapp månad efter att jag kommit hem från Sydafrika, den första pilotstudien av fyra som görs inom ramen för det livsmedelsprojekt som Swedish Water House driver under 2017, var det dags att [ ]

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