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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190622
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SUMMARY:OECD-Water Governance Initiative Meeting
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URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/oecd-water-governance-initiative-meeting/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T163455Z
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SUMMARY:69th World Water Council BoG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/69th-world-water-council-bog-meeting/
LOCATION:Dakar\, Senegal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T163311Z
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SUMMARY:Singapore International Water Week Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Held in between the main SIWW editions\, the SIWW Spotlight series are exclusive by-invitation events to continue the dialogue from SIWW and foster ongoing exchanges on pressing challenges faced by the water sector worldwide. \nHappening on 6 and 7 June\, SIWW Spotlight 2019 will be focused on industrial water solutions and is held in partnership with the Ecosperity Week. \nWater is critical for industries as a product and as a component in processes and supply chain\, and yet has many competing uses. Technologies are readily available to help businesses reduce the risks water pose to their bottom lines by reducing their water use\, replacing water from alternative sources and reclaiming used water. \nHowever\, not enough is being done to lower industrial water demand. Companies must now get their water management approach and financing right in order to take advantage of the benefits and scalability of technologies to reduce their risk and reliance on water. \nSIWW Spotlight 2019 will look into best practices in: \n\nMaking Water a Priority in Your Boardroom– Getting senior management to recognise the importance of water.\nFraming it Right- Get a head start by putting in place the right framework and institutionalise your water management practices.\nTapping Technologies– Discover advanced technologies to lower water consumption in your company.\nValuing the Precious- Water is too often considered a cheap and disposable resource. By valuing it rightly\, businesses and the environment can reap substantive benefits.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/singapore-international-water-week-spotlight/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190612
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T163111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T163111Z
UID:4611-1559692800-1560297599@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:II Baku International Water Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/ii-baku-international-water-week/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T162807Z
UID:4608-1559606400-1559865599@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:ASTEE 98th Congress
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URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/astee-98th-congress/
LOCATION:Fontevraud\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190416T115812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T115812Z
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SUMMARY:IWRA Webinar on Bridging Science and Policy: Legal Perspectives (5pm CET)!
DESCRIPTION:IWRA’s webinar on the “Bridging Science and Policy: Legal Perspectives”\, is taking place on Thursday\, May 16th from 17:00 to 18:30 Central European Time (11:00 – 12:30 EST). This 90-minute event is based on themes discussed in the Special Issue of Water International (Vol. 44\, Issue 3) and in the forthcoming policy brief on this same topic. \nParticipation is free and open to all. Audience questions are  encouraged.  \nTo register please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2285082428578160141 \nThis webinar drawing from legal approaches to water\, is co-organized with AIDA (International Association for Water Law). The webinar draws from selected papers dealing with law and governance presented at the IWRA XVI World Water Congress (Cancun 2017). The Panelists will discuss the role of legal frameworks and mechanisms in the integration of science in decision-making processes and evidence-based policies. They will share their insights on how to make laws flexible and adaptive to scientific knowledge and new environmental\, social and economic conditions.  \nStay tuned for the list of topics and panellists! More info soon at www.iwra.org homepage \nIWRA Webinars constitute an additional resource designed to help our members\, academics\, dedicated practitioners\, and policy professionals further explore these and other timely themes engaging on fruitful discussions\, also aligned with the international water agenda and in close collaboration with key partners.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/bridgingsciencepolicywebinar/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T162333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T162333Z
UID:4605-1557705600-1558137599@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
DESCRIPTION:The sixth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2019) will take place in Geneva\, Switzerland from 13 to 17 May\, 2019\, convened and organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and hosted by the Government of Switzerland. The session will be co-chaired by Switzerland and UNISDR. It will represent the next important opportunity for the international community to boost the implementation of the Sendai Framework related goals of the 2030 Agenda\, as well as commitments of the Paris Climate Agreement. It is also the last global gathering for all stakeholders before the deadline for achieving Target E of the Sendai Framework: to substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/global-platform-for-disaster-risk-reduction/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190515
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T162117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T162117Z
UID:4602-1557705600-1557878399@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:UNESCO International Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:The UNESCO International Water Conference aims to advance sustainable water security and peace by leveraging intersectoral management of water resources. \nLooking from space\, satellite imagery shows the abundant masses of water that characterize the Earth. Yet\, less than 1% account for usable fresh water. \nAlmost all human activities depend on water\, be it food production\, energy generation\, industry or even recreation. Water management and governance affect the health of humans and ecosystems\, and reflect the conditions of gender equality\, education and cultural diversity of a region. Water resources are critical to sustainable development and poverty reduction. \nOnce more\, UNESCO brings together its actors and partners to share innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. Thanks to its experience and expertise in the fields of Education\, Sciences (both natural\, and social and human sciences)\, Culture and Communication\, UNESCO contributes through holistic\, sustainable approaches to resolve issues impacting the governance and management of water. \nThe UNESCO International Water Conference aims to advance sustainable water security and peace by leveraging intersectoral management of water resources. \nObjectives of the conference: \n– Bring everyone around the table to discuss intersectoral approaches to the governance and management of water resources. \n– Launch a Call for Action to foster\, embrace\, and adopt intersectoral water management. \n– Share good practices enabling participation\, transparency and information-sharing. \n– Give evidence of the importance of interdisciplinarity and the integration of sciences to support Member States in reaching the goals of the water-related international agendas.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/unesco-international-water-conference/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T161645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T161645Z
UID:4599-1554768000-1554940799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:68th World Water Council BoG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/68th-world-water-council-bog-meeting/
LOCATION:Beirut\, Lebanon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190314T145652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T145652Z
UID:4889-1554681600-1554940799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:7th Beirut Water Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/7th-beirut-water-week/
LOCATION:Beirut\, Lebanon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T155622Z
UID:4596-1554681600-1554940799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Global Water Summit
DESCRIPTION:On April 8th – 10th 2019 the Global Water Summit returns to London. This year is on Disruptive Designs. Disruption creates enormous opportunities as well as obstacles\, and it offers real solutions to previously intractable problems. While barriers to trade grab the headlines\, huge new markets are opening up in an unprecedented fashion. In the global water sector the story is a refreshing one of collaboration and consolidation rather than fragmentation and isolationism. \nWhat the leaders of the water sector need to make the most of this new volatility is a clear global view and the right contacts. How are current trends going to play out\, and how will it affect supply chains\, revenue streams and business relationships? Where are the new opportunities\, and who are the people you need to talk to? Where is the “fake news”?
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/global-water-summit/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T155050Z
UID:4593-1554336000-1554508799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:SWA Sector Ministers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:WASHing away inequalities: partnering to finance and achieve the water\, sanitation and hygiene targets of the Sustainable Development Goals\nThe upcoming SWA Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM) will be convened in San Jose\, Costa Rica\, on 4-5 April 2019 to support the achievement of the water\, sanitation and hygiene-related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be held the days after LatinoSan. \nIt will bring together ministers responsible for water\, sanitation and hygiene and senior government officials from different regions and development levels\, as well as leaders from other stakeholders\, including civil society\, private sector\, donors\, development banks\, UN agencies and academia. \nUnique in the sector\, the SMMs are the culmination of robust ongoing strategic dialogue at country level\, involving multiple stakeholders bound together by the belief that good governance and mutual accountability are key to achieve water and sanitation for all\, always and everywhere.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/swa-sector-ministers-meeting/
LOCATION:San Jose\, Costa Rica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190314T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T145412Z
UID:4886-1554163200-1554422399@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:World Bank Group’s Water Global Practice Water Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-bank-groups-water-global-practice-water-week/
LOCATION:Washington\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190314T145047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T145047Z
UID:4883-1554076800-1554508799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:81st African Water Association Scientific and Technical Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/81st-african-water-association-scientific-and-technical-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T154823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T154823Z
UID:4590-1554076800-1554422399@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Latinosan - 5th Latin American Conference on Sanitation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/latinosan-5th-latin-american-conference-on-sanitation/
LOCATION:Centro de Convenciones de Costa Rica\, Costa Rica
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190314T144913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T144913Z
UID:4881-1553212800-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:World Water Day 2019 "Leaving No One Behind"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-water-day-2019-leaving-no-one-behind/
LOCATION:Rome\, Italy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190215T095811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T095811Z
UID:4681-1553212800-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:CDP’s Global Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:CDP’s Global Water Forum opens its invitation for its online Forum on March 22nd to celebrate World Water Day. The event will be recorded and distributed to all registrants. \nWater smart economies: Worsening water security is a material risk for the global economy and the private sector faces financial and supply risks that can no longer be ignored. \nAlthough action is being taken\, incremental changes are insufficient to deal with the scale of the challenge. Instead\, more strategic action from the business and finance communities is needed to deliver a water secure\, resilient economy and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. \nJoin us to explore the opportunities emerging from the transition away from traditional forms of business management\, towards new and innovative approaches to water stewardship and how investors are favoring the allocation of capital towards a water secure economy. In support of this CDP will be providing insight into the latest trends in corporate water stewardship from CDP’s 2018 Global Water Report. \nThe time for debating the materiality of water security issues is over. The time for action is now. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nCate Lamb\, Director of Water Security\, CDP\nPaul Simpson\, CEO\, CDP\nWilhem Mohn\, Head of Sustainability Initiatives\, Ownership Strategies at Norges Bank Investment\n\nAdditional speakers and full agenda will be announced ahead of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/cdps-global-water-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190326
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20181227T163152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T163152Z
UID:4316-1553212800-1553558399@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:VACI 2019 - Vietnam International Water Week
DESCRIPTION:  \nVietnam wAter Cooperation Initiative (VACI) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions with particular emphasis on Vietnam and tropical water issues. Under auspice of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)-the Ministry responsible for water management in Vietnam\, VACI has been growing since 2012 and brings together thought leaders who are pioneering new solutions; it uncovers new scientific findings and technological breakthroughs that could be transformative for the water industry; it connects the world’s leading companies and water professionals working in water sector. Uniquely\, it attracts decision makers across the entire water value chain that allows global water industry to collaborate on local business opportunities in Vietnam and the region. \nFind more details of the the event and registration for participant\, speaker\, exhibitors/sponsors\, session proposals\, visitors\, etc. at https://viww.vaci.org.vn/2019
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/vaci2019/
LOCATION:Hanoi\, Viet Nam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20181227T162413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T102443Z
UID:4314-1553212800-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:IWRA Webinar on World Water Day 2019 - Leaving No One Behind
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs every year\, IWRA celebrates the World Water Day\, on 22 March focusing attention on the importance of water. In 2019\, the theme for World Water Day 2019 is ‘Leaving No One Behind’ and IWRA will have a dedicated webinar with invited experts from around the world. \n Check more detailed information on IWRA’s webinar shortly!
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/worldwaterday2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T154346Z
UID:4587-1553040000-1553212799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Water Market Europe 2019
DESCRIPTION:Water Market Europe 2019 Scope: Food & Drink Edition\n\nWater management is one of the greatest challenges facing the Food & Drink sector today\, with far-reaching implications for society\, as well as the competitiveness and sustainability of all food and drink manufacturers. Worldwide\, less and less water is going to be available for food production. Critical resources\, including water – one of the biggest risks\, is coming under increasing pressure. For this third edition\, Water Market Europe 2019 is focusing on the Food & Drink sector that covers the full water cycle and has a high impact on climate challenges.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/water-market-europe-2019/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T154124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T154200Z
UID:4584-1553040000-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Water Korea 2019
DESCRIPTION:WATER KOREA connects People\, Technology and Industry \n\n\nKorea Water and Wastewater Works Association is an agency under the Ministry of Environment consisting of more than 170 water providers\, 300 companies\, 20 associations and local government groups. \nIt firstly began in 2002 and is an annually held fair. \nIt is a comprehensive exposition of the water industry of Korea\, comprised of a variety of events including exhibition\, seminars\, and conferences. Held in March of each year in Seoul and metropolitan cities alterately\, the exposition features most companies of the water industry in Korea and is the platform through which many companies enter the Korean market. \n\n\nKorea No.1 Water Industry Exhibition \n\n\nWATER KOREA is the first exposition created for the water industry and has become a representation of this market. \nSince its start in 2002\, each year more than 200 companies and 25\,000 people gather at the event. \n\n\nMore than 200 companies and over 25\,000 visotors participate \n\n\nEmployees from a wide range of both domestic and oversea companies and agencies participate in WATER KOREA. \nThey are actively participate in exhibitions and associated events as working in the waterworks or sewage division in all over the Korean cities including the metropolitan cities. \n\n\nThe 40% visitors are from public officials \n\n\n2019 WATER KOREA welcomes its 18th anniversary. \n\n\nA multitude of water industrial companies in Korea participate in WATER KOREA. Each year approximately 200 companies are involved in the exposition. \nThe fair becomes an avenue through which these companies provide the optimal environment to identify and exchange products. \nWATER KOREA has become the springboard for entry into the Korean market.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/kwwa-water-korea/
LOCATION:Daegu Metropolitan City\, Korea\, Republic of
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T153428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T153428Z
UID:4581-1552953600-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:1st WASAG International Forum on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The 1st International Forum on Water Scarcity in Agriculture will be held in Praia\, Cabo Verde from 19 to 22 March 2019\, with the theme ‘Leaving no one behind’. \nThe objective of the forum is to identify practical\, innovative and collaborative solutions to address water scarcity in agriculture in a changing climate.  With a special focus on Cape Verde\, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and West African countries\, the forum intends to illustrate how water scarcity in agriculture can be addressed and turned into an opportunity for sustainable development\, food and nutrition security\, and tackling climate change. \nThe forum is structured around six thematic areas: Water and Migration\, Drought Preparedness\, Financing Mechanisms\, Water and Nutrition\, Sustainable Agriculture Water Use and Saline Agriculture. The sessions are expected to yield lasting solutions\, shared experiences and take-home messages for addressing water scarcity in agriculture. The forum also aims to foster robust relationships among participants\, presenters and institutions for future collaborations on addressing water scarcity in various parts of the globe. \nThe forum will bring together some 200 decision-makers\, professionals\, scientists and experts from WASAG partners and stakeholders\,  regional organizations\, public and private sectors from different regions of the world with an interest in water scarcity in agriculture. \nThe outcomes of the forum will contribute to Agenda 2030 and  to several Sustainable Development Goals  (SDGs) and in particular SDG 1\,  SDG 2\, SDG 5\, SDG 6\, SDG 13\, SDG 15 and SDG 17. \nFor more information on the forum\, visit the official website.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/1st-wasag-international-forum-on-water-scarcity-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Praia\, Cape Verde
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190121T112349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T112349Z
UID:4511-1552867200-1553299199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Africa Climate Week 2019
DESCRIPTION:Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2019 will convene in the lead-up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September 2019\, bringing together diverse actors from the public and private sectors. Participants will focus on how engagement between Parties and non-Party stakeholders can be further strengthened in key sectors for Africa\, including energy\, agriculture and human settlements. The event will also showcase the role of future carbon markets to enhance climate action towards the goal of sustainable development\, and seek to facilitate implementation of countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement on climate change and SDG 13 (climate action)\, among other Goals. \nACW is organized by the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP)\, which supports developing countries in preparing and implementing their NDCs.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/africa-climate-week-2019/
LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T153112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T153146Z
UID:4577-1552435200-1552780799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Asia Water Council 3rd GA & 8th-9th BoC
DESCRIPTION:As a member of the Asia Water Council\, IWRA will participate at the 3rd Asia Water Council General Assembly & 8th BoC 14th-16th March 2019 in Manila\, Philippines. \nThis event is expected to gather some 300 experts and water leaders from 123 AWC member countries and institutions.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/asia-water-council-3rd-general-assembly-8th-9th-board/
LOCATION:Manila\, Philippines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T150935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T150935Z
UID:4572-1552348800-1552607999@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:13th Gulf Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Despite the extreme scarcity of water resources in the region\, the GCC countries have done well in providing water for their ever-increasing population and rapidly expanding economic base and activities. However\, the GCC countries are faced with major challenges manifested by increasing financial\, economic and environmental costs associated with providing water supplies. These challenges are expected to grow with time under the current policies and management approaches driven by many external and internal drivers\, which include rapid population growth\, changing consumption patterns\, low management efficiencies\, and the expected impacts of climate change \nIn the municipal sector\, to meet escalating water demands under the current rapid population and urbanization rates and changing… \nREAD MORE
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/13th-gulf-water-conference/
LOCATION:Kuwait\, Kuwait
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T163849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T163849Z
UID:4619-1552176000-1552348799@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:IWRA Board Face-to-Face Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/iwra-board-face-to-face-meeting/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T150634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T151026Z
UID:4569-1551571200-1552003199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:5th Arab Water Week
DESCRIPTION:Fifth Arab Water Week 2019\nTowards Sustainable Development in Water and Sanitation\n\nAccess to safe water and sanitation is essential to human health\, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. This vital resource is under threat\, making it crucial to address the challenges related to water\, sanitation and hygiene for populations and water-related ecosystems. \nAchieving universal access to drinking water\, sanitation\, hygiene and ensuring that services are safely managed remain major challenges\, and meeting them is crucial to further progress in health\, education and poverty eradication. \nRead more about Arab Water Week (AWW)
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/5th-arab-water-week/
LOCATION:Dead Sea\, Jordan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190223
DTSTAMP:20260416T112805
CREATED:20190214T150348Z
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SUMMARY:IHE Delft Water & Peace Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Water Diplomacy Team at IHE Delft is pleased to announce that it will organize 2019 Water and Peace Seminar. This seminar will take place on 21-22 February in The Hague area\, Netherlands. \nAbout the Seminar\nThe seminar will focus on the principle of no significant harm and its role in water diplomacy with all its different dimensions. The principle of no significant harm is one of the key principles in international water law pursuant to which riparians must ‘in utilizing an international watercourse in their territories\, take all appropriate measures to prevent the causing of significant harm to other watercourse States’. However\, the principle has been subject to competing interpretations by different disciplinary\, regional or practical backgrounds and its operationalisation\, especially for specific basins\, remains challenging. \nMain Objectives\nThe seminar intends to be a forum for interdisciplinary and interactive discussions based on your knowledge and expertise\, focusing on: \n\nthe challenges of defining\, operationalising\, and monitoring the principle of no significant harm from a multi-disciplinary perspective and from both academic and practical angles\,\nthe use of the principle by different communities\, disciplines and schools of thought and the respective implications for cooperation and sustainable water resources management in different basins\, especially in light of different interests and power distributions.\n\nPlease note this event is for invited guest only
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/ihe-delft-water-peace-seminar/
LOCATION:The Hague\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:1st World Summit on Leaving No One Behind
DESCRIPTION:Human Rights Based Solutions for Access to Water and Sanitation\, Geneva\, 7-8th February 2019\, WIPO Conference Centre\nThe Summit will be the first event in 2019 to find ground-breaking technical and governance solutions for the topic of “Leaving No One Behind”\, bringing governance leaders and funding agencies together. The structure of the summit invites innovative research through a competitive call for abstracts through our combined technical networks\, culminating in a prestigious Awards Dinner. The following day provides a more dynamic platform for bringing real projects and funders together in an engaging manner.  Importantly\, the outcome will set off a stream of chosen projects that can help to solve some of the challenges for the people that are being left behind in the least developed countries. These projects and tangible outcomes will be presented as workable solutions at forthcoming high-level events. It is planned to run this Summit annually\, teaming the “Leaving No One Behind” topic with the annual UN-Water theme\, such as Climate Change in 2020. \n 
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/1st-world-summit-on-leaving-no-one-behind/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190202
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SUMMARY:30th UN-Water Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nUN-Water Members and Partners\, including IWRA\, gather to discuss issues related to UN-Water. This meeting will take place at FAO Headquarters in Rome\, Italy. For more information please contact IWRA Executive Office at office@iwra.org.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/30thunwatermeeting/
LOCATION:FAO HQ\, Rome\, Italy
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