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Sep 9, 2015

ICWC Water Dialogue: When a river is dammed in the Mekong, a tree falls in Brazil

with Dr. Pittock, Associate Professor in the Fenner School of Environment and Society at The Australian National University (ANU) and UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance.

Feature.Sep 7, 2015

Pre-Paris Pressure – Climate Negotiations in Bonn Continue

The agenda was a compliance mechanism to be housed in the core agreement. Transparency, compliance and enforcement have been hot topics for a long time and link to accountability and effectiveness. What will ensure effective national cooperation post Paris?

Sep 1, 2015

Watch World Water Week videos in our Mediahub

Find webcasts of events, SIWI sofa sessions, award ceremonies, press briefings, and more!

News.Aug 21, 2015

Swedish Water House at World Water Week

Do you remember the Water Festival in Stockholm? The festival eventually grew to become World Water Week, which today is the leading global conference to discuss water and development issues. This year, World Water Week turns 25 and focuses on Water for Development . Swedish Water House will of course arrange several activities. Below you ll find [ ]

News.Aug 21, 2015

Swedish Water House på Världsvattenveckan

Kommer du ihåg Vattenfestivalen? Festivalen sådde ett frö till Världsvattenveckan som idag är världens största mötesplats för globala vattenexperter. I år fyller Världsvattenveckan 25 år och går under temat Vatten för utveckling . Swedish Water House är givetvis på plats och anordnar ett flertal aktiviteter. Nedan ser du en lista över våra aktiviteter med länkar till [ ]

Aug 18, 2015

World Water Week 2015 programme ready!

Read the complete programme for the 2015 World Water Week

Aug 17, 2015

ICWC at 2015 World Water Week in Stockholm

We are convening a couple of events during this year’s World Water Week, including a session on water justice and a SIWI Sofa on water diplomacy.

Aug 12, 2015

Science’s Policy Forum Focuses on Water in Lead Up to World Water Week in Stockholm

Green infrastructure provides a viable, effective path for water services for developing and developed countries, says AGWA/SIWI representative in new Science water series.

Aug 12, 2015

New Stockholm Water Prize sculpture

As part of the Jubilee celebrations, we are launching a new Stockholm Water Prize sculpture.The optical qualities of the glass reflect nuances of blue and green, symbolizing the diversity of water. The unique sculpture, created by Torstensson Art Design, consists of environmentally friendly recycled crystal and follows SIWI s new graphic profile.

Aug 11, 2015

Hot off the press: World Water Week report!

The countdown to 2015 World Water Week has started: today SIWI launched Water for Development – Charting a Water Wise Path, prepared as input to the world’s most important annual meeting for water and development issues.

Aug 11, 2015

Report: Radically new context for water and food security

Water resources are scarce in relation to a booming demand, and their availability varies significantly. Global warming means changes in precipitation patterns with prolonged periods of extremes.

Aug 5, 2015

Register for the virtual course: A Human Rights Based Approach to Integrated Water Resources Management

This virtual course offers participants an introduction to the main principles and concepts for a human rights based approach to IWRM, as an essential condition to improve access to water and sanitation and achieve the post 2015 SDGs.

Aug 5, 2015

Register for the virtual course: Water Integrity and Transparency

This virtual course offers participants an introduction to the main principles and concepts for a water integrity framework, as an essential condition to improve access to water and sanitation and achieve the post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.

Aug 1, 2015

Best Water Ideas Campaign

The second phase of the campaign is set. Let us know what YOU think is the Best Water Idea. Vote now!

Apr 10, 2015

SIWI supports global sustainable apparel award

SIWI is a proud partner of the The Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA), which in 2015 is focusing on water. The award ceremony will take place at World Water Week in Stockholm.

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