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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
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SUMMARY:COP 24 - 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:  \nCOP24 is the informal name for the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). \nThe UNFCCC is a “Rio Convention”\, one of three adopted at the “Rio Earth Summit” in 1992. The UNFCCC entered into force on 21 March 1994. Today\, it has near-universal membership. The countries that have ratified the Convention are called Parties to the Convention. Preventing “dangerous” human interference with the climate system is the ultimate aim of the UNFCCC. \nThe Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme body of the UNFCCC Convention. It consists of the representatives of the Parties to the Convention. It holds its sessions every year. The COP takes decisions which are necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the Convention and regularly reviews the implementation of these provisions. \nIn accordance with a decision of the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Convention (COP22) in Marrakesh in November 2016\, the successive climate summit will be held in Poland. Poland was selected to host this event within the framework of the Eastern European Group (EEG). \nPoland will hold the Presidency of the Climate Convention for the third time.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/cop-24-24th-conference-of-the-parties-to-the-united-nations-framework-convention-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Katowice\, Poland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
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SUMMARY:IWRA's Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, IWRA celebrated its 47th anniversary\, having been established on November 29th\, 1971 in the United States.  Since then\, the Association has grown to become a preeminent key actor working internationally for the sustainable use and management of the world’s water resources. \nIWRA was glad to share this important moment with its members\, who play such an instrumental role in the International Water Resources Association’s past\, present and future.  We thank all members that contributed to our story\, shared their knowledge and expertise\, committed to our projects and activities\, and helped to make us what we are today.  Similarly\, we welcome new members\, including students\, young professionals\, academics\, scientists\, professionals\, policy makers\, organisations and institutions that will continue to help build a meaningful and rewarding future for IWRA by promoting water resources research\, by generating and sharing knowledge\, and by working to bridge the science and policy arenas. \nOver the last year\, IWRA actively worked and engaged with members\, partners and supporters in line with its mission\, strategic directions and objectives in multiple ways.  This included launching the organisation of the XVII World Water Congress to be held in Daegu\, Korea (11-15 May\, 2020); the publication of eight issues of its flagship journal Water International and a new IWRA Policy Briefs Green Series exclusively for members; networking at multiple scales\, including the World Water Forum\, the Korea International Water Week 2018 and eight IWRA webinars; the launch of two main reports on Water Quality and Smart Water Management with the help of dedicated member-led tasks forces; as well as many other activities and initiatives to be found at www.iwra.org. \nIWRA looks forward to continuing to work closely with its membership and the international water community\, while supporting global development agendas for the sustainable use and management of the water resources in years to come!
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/iwras-anniversary-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181120
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T154307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T165938Z
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SUMMARY:World Toilet Day
DESCRIPTION:The campaign was be called ‘When nature calls’\, focusing on the sanitation solutions we can find in nature.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-toilet-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181019
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180716T154620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T152553Z
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SUMMARY:International Symposium of Eco-Hydrology and Water Security: Opportunities & Challenges from Developing Countries
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will focus on “water for ecosystem” and “water for community” raising two essential topics\, namely eco-hydrology and water security. Both global and regional levels of water policy and water strategy will be considered\, which are crucial for top level sustainable planning of water-based development of urban city and rural areas especially in highly-populated developing regions. This international symposium will focus on the water security problem (e.g. water supply\, rivers drying up\, water quality\, floods etc.) and ecosystem-related water issues (e.g.\, wetland degradation\, hydrobiology\, ecosystem resilience) in the global community with some focus on developing regions. It is intended to discuss the frontier of eco-hydrology and sustainable development based on environmentally friendly solutions\, together with the international frontiers of hydrological science programmes\, e.g.\, Panta Rhei from IAHS\, new Eco-hydrology Programme from IHP-UNESCO and Future Earth. The symposium will bring together top experts from scientific institutions and international organizations and will provide an open platform for the discussion about theories\, methodologies and their practices facing to demands from developing countries in the world including China practices. \nCONTACTS:\n \n\nSecretary General: Prof. SONG Jinxi\, jinxisong@nwu.edu.cn \nChairman: Prof. XIA\, Jun\, xiaj@igsnrr.ac.cn
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-symposium-of-eco-hydrology-and-water-security-opportunities-challenges-from-developing-countries/
LOCATION:Xi’an City\, Shaanxi\, China
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180716T154004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T152424Z
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SUMMARY:Korea International Water Week (KIWW) 2018
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more updates on IWRA’s presence at this event in September on high-level panels\, regular sessions\, the awards ceremony and a booth at the EXPO area! \nAbout the KIWW2018: \n\nGlobal Leadership for SDGs \n\nWater Leader’s Round Table\nWorld Water Partnership\nWorld Water Challenge 2018 \n\n\n\n\nImplementation of Solution \n\nTIP Platform (Technology\, Implementation\, Policy Platform)\n2018 Water Environment Policy Forum\nWater Environment Forum for International Cooperations\nWater Cities Forum \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic & Social Value Creation \n\nWater Business Forum\nWBF Partner Square\nR&D Collaboration for Water Tech. Innovation \n\n\n\n\n\nKnowledge Sharing/Capacity Building \n\nWater Culture and Citizen Forum\nKorea Junior Water Prize 2018\nWater Environment Policy & Technology Contest\nEXPO
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/korea-international-water-week-kiww-2018/
LOCATION:Daegu Metropolitan City\, Korea\, Republic of
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
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SUMMARY:World Water Week
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI. In 2018\, World Water Week will address the theme “Water\, ecosystems and human development”. In 2017\, over 3\,300 individuals and around 380 convening organizations from 135 countries participated in the Week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperts\, practitioners\, decision-makers\, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries visit Stockholm to network\, exchange ideas\, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing water-related challenges of today. \n\nIWRA was excited to host a session on Smart Water Management at this major water week 2018 alongside K-water\, Xylem\, IVL and IWA on Thursday 30 August at 11:00am – 12:30pm in the FH Little Theatre. \nThe session looked at how projects from around the world in both developed and developing countries are using smart technology to resolve current water challenges. Speakers discussed a range of ideas related to smart technology implementation\, including case specific lessons learned\, challenges and enabling factors. IWRA welcomed all IWRA members for what was be a very interesting discussion about the future of smart water management!
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-water-week/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180826
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180718T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T152311Z
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SUMMARY:29th UN-Water Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nUN-Water Members and Partners\, including IWRA\, gather to discuss issues related to UN-Water. This meeting will take place before to the annual World Water Week.  For more information please contact IWRA Executive Office at office@iwra.org.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/29th-un-water-meeting/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180718T153806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T153913Z
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SUMMARY:AWRA Conference on the Science\, Management and Governance of Transboundary Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:AWRA’s Conference on the Science\, Management and Governance of Transboundary Groundwater simply stated\, transboundary groundwater is groundwater that crosses jurisdictional/political boundaries\, be they boundaries between nations\, states\, provinces\, counties\, management districts\, reservations\, etc.  IWRA’s Treasurer\, Renée Martin-Nagle\, presented her work on “Transboundary Offshore Freshwater\, Which Law Will Apply?”.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/awra-conference-on-the-science-management-and-governance-of-transboundary-groundwater/
LOCATION:Texas\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180718T153217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T153217Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Political Forum 2018
DESCRIPTION:The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development met from Monday\, 9 July\, to Wednesday\, 18 July 2018 under the theme “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies”. The ministerial meeting of the forum was from Monday\, 16 July\, to Wednesday\, 18 July 2018. \nThe HLPF also reviewed progress towards the SDGS and focused particular on: \n\nGoal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all\nGoal 7. Ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all\nGoal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable\nGoal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns\nGoal 15. Protect\, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems\, sustainably manage forests\, combat desertification\, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss\nGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development\, that will be considered each year\n\n47 countries carried out Voluntary National Reviews during the ministerial meetings. \nVarious meetings and forums were held to prepare the HLPF and multiple inputs were provided. Special events\, side events\, a VNR Lab and other meetings were held during the HLPF. \nThe meeting adopted a ministerial declaration. Please click here to read the HLPF blog.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/high-level-political-forum-2018-2/
LOCATION:New York City\, New York\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180718T154316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T154316Z
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SUMMARY:Singapore International Water Week (SIWW)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices\, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities. SIWW is part of the strategic programme of the Singapore Government to grow the water industry and develop water technologies. \nHeld 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 industry worldwide. This meeting of minds focuses on critical issues and discussions in greater depth\, where the outcomes will shape the programme and content for SIWW. \nThese events are organised by Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd\, a company set up by Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment & Water Resources and PUB\, Singapore’s National Water Agency. \nThe 8th Singapore International Water Week was held in conjunction with the 6th World Cities Summit and the 4th CleanEnviro Summit Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre\, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/singapore-international-water-week-siww/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180718T154847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T154847Z
UID:3652-1530489600-1531007999@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:International Union for the Conservation of Nature Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:The University of Strathclyde Law School through its Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance hosted in Glasgow the 2018 instalment of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Annual Colloquium. Over five days the University Technology and Innovation Centre became a global hub of excellence in which international academics and practitioners joined to discuss how environmental law is transforming. In particular\, the colloquium explored the role of law and governance in addressing the opportunities\, challenges and risks posed by technology and innovation\, in order to build resilience. Together with the Colloquium itself\, which runned from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 July 2018\, the University of Strathclyde also hosted events organised by the Academy’s Teaching and Research Committee on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 July 2018.   IWRA’s Treasurer\, Renée Martin-Nagle\,presented her work on “Governance of Offshore Freshwater Resources”. 
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-union-for-the-conservation-of-nature-academy-of-environmental-law-colloquium/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T145459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T145459Z
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SUMMARY:GEOGLOWS-2018 Annual Business meeting “Earth Observations for Water Sustainability”
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting was hosted by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) in Reading\, UK\, on 9 – 11 May 2018. The GEO Global Water Sustainability (GEOGLOWS)\, the freshwater Initiative of the Group on Earth Observations\, provides a framework for effectively mobilizing EO assets to address issues of water sustainability through the engagement of governments and communities at the national\, local\, and regional levels. The agenda included discussions on project-partnerships under GEOGLOWS\, such as global hydrological forecasting\, the definition of Essential Water Variables\, and many others.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/geoglows-2018-annual-business-meeting-earth-observations-for-water-sustainability/
LOCATION:Reading\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T150109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T150109Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hydrological Services for Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop offered a unique opportunity for global businesses to meet the Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) development team and influence the future shape of its hydrological services and forecasting products. \nObjectives \n\nIntroduce GloFAS services and products to the global business community\nProvide a networking opportunity between a global hydrological forecasting service provider and the business sector\nIdentify and prioritise global business needs in terms of hydrological products and services\nDraft a future development strategy for GloFAS with these needs in mind\nEstablish a community of users of hydrological services from the business sector\nProvide GloFAS training and best practice
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/workshop-hydrological-services-for-business/
LOCATION:Reading\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180510
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T153637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T153703Z
UID:3700-1525651200-1525910399@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:Portuguese Water Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Portuguese Water Resources Association (APRH) hosted the 14th Water Congress in Évora from March 7th to 9th\, 2018. The theme focused on “Water Resources Management: New Challenges”. The Water Congress addressed Water Resources Management at various levels\, at a critical time of change that requires new solutions and actions that minimize these problems in the future. In this framework\, the APRH invited all its associates and wider technical-scientific community to this discussion forum\, to help all stakeholders in Water Resources Management find convincing scientifically based solutions for water resolution problems. This invitation extended to the Portuguese-speaking countries that\, coming with their own experiences\, enriched the discussion.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/portuguese-water-congress/
LOCATION:Evora\, Portugal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T150803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T150803Z
UID:3678-1523836800-1524959999@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:International Training Workshop on Management of Land Acquisition\, Resettlement\, and Rehabilitation (MLARR)
DESCRIPTION:The management of Land Acquisition\, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (MLARR) has become an integral part of the process of infrastructural development. However\, a major challenge in this regard is the weak institutional and human resources capacity to address land acquisition and involuntary resettlement globally. \nThis is reflected in the limited professional staff\, knowledge\, technical expertise and operational experiences in resettlement policies\, planning\, implementation and management. Many countries have developed legislative and policy framework to manage issues in land acquisition\, resettlement\, rehabilitation and social safeguard. \nThis Hohai University training program focused on the international standards and good practices\, as well as on lessons learned from case studies in China and globally. It included a 5-day field trip to the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam Projects. The field visits included presentations by the project staff\, discussions\, and field trips to resettlement sites. \nThe training program is targeted to an international audience – people who are involved in project planning and implementation\, project managers\, practitioners and people involved in project administration from public and private institutions or international financial institutions. The course was delivered by some of the world’s leading social assessment and resettlement practitioners.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-training-workshop-on-management-of-land-acquisition-resettlement-and-rehabilitation-mlarr/
LOCATION:National Research Center for Resettlement\, Nanjing\, China
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T153448Z
UID:3741-1521676800-1521763199@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nWorld Water Day\, on 22 March every year\, was about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 was ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. \n  \nDamaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. Today\, 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home; affecting their health\, education and livelihoods. \n  \nSustainable Development Goal 6 commits the world to ensuring that everyone has access to safe water by 2030\, and includes targets on protecting the natural environment and reducing pollution.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-water-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180324
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T151933Z
UID:3682-1521331200-1521849599@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:8th World Water Forum - “Sharing Water”
DESCRIPTION:The World Water Forum is the world’s biggest water-related event and is organized by the World Water Council (WWC)\, an international organization that brings together all those interested in the theme of water. Its mission is “to promote awareness\, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels\, to facilitate the efficient conservation\, protection\, development\, planning\, management and use of water in all its dimensions on an environmentally sustainable basis for the benefit of all life on Earth”. \nThe World Water Forum contributes to the dialogue of the decision-making process on water at the global level\, seeking to achieve the rational and sustainable use of this resource. Given its political\, technical and institutional scope\, one of the Forum’s main features is the open\, democratic participation of actors drawn from different sectors\, making it an event of the greatest importance on the international agenda. \nContinuing in from its role at the 7th World Water Forum as Champion for the Theme “Ensuring Water Quality from Ridge to Reef”\, IWRA continued this role for the 8th World Water Forum. The IWRA Executive Office was part of the coordination group for the cross-cutting Theme of Capacity\, as well as the topic coordination group for “Climate Science and Water management: the communication between science and decision/policy making” under the Theme of Climate. Last but not least\, IWRA was the topic lead for “Ensuring Water Quality from Ridge to Reef”\, which now sits under the Theme of Ecosystems. In this lead role Project Officer Alice Colson was providing support and general coordination to the three session groups\, and liaising between the sessions and the Thematic Commission. \nGiven IWRA’s strong involvement in this major water event\, the Executive Office had a stand in the Expo area for the whole Forum week.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/8th-world-water-forum-sharing-water-2/
LOCATION:Brasilia\, Brazil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180316
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T153223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T153312Z
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SUMMARY:ASIA 2018: Seventh International Conference and Exhibition on Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia
DESCRIPTION:Supported by IWRA\, ASIA 2018 provided a platform for international experts from around 50 countries to focus on issues of direct relevance to Asia: helping advance projects which exploit the remaining renewable energy potential; explore investment opportunities and strategies; address major challenges such as climate resilience\, and the management of floods and earthquakes; encourage best practice in project implementation; and\, review advances in technology for both new and refurbishment schemes. \nRecognizing that Asia is the region of the world with the largest current programme of water resources and hydro development\, but also some of the greatest challenges to face\, including natural hazards\, challenging sites\, and in some countries limited resources\, Aqua~Media has been organizing regional conferences in Asia since 2006. \nKey participants included government representatives (from ministries and utilities)\, planners\, researchers\, consultants\, owners and operators of water infrastructure and hydro plants\,  contractors\, suppliers\, officers from the relevant professional associations\, academics and students.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/asia-2018-seventh-international-conference-and-exhibition-on-water-resources-and-renewable-energy-development-in-asia/
LOCATION:Danang\, Viet Nam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T152646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T152711Z
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SUMMARY:UN Water Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 28th UN-Water Meeting took place from 1-2 February 2018\, at IFAD headquarters in Rome\, Italy.  Agenda items included: 2030 Agenda update and related intergovernmental processes; Monitoring and reporting; Launch of the World Water Data Initiative – Good Practice Guidelines; Updates on World Toilet Day 2017 on Wastewater and World Water Day 2018 on Nature for Water; Selection of Coordinator(s) of World Toilet Day 2018 and World Water Day 2019; Support to the “International Decade for Action – Water for Sustainable Development” 2018 – 2028; and the Work Programme 2018-2019.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/un-water-meeting/
LOCATION:Rome\, Italy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T152357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T152357Z
UID:3688-1515974400-1516319999@www.iwra.org
SUMMARY:International Water Summit
DESCRIPTION:The International Water Summit (IWS) is the world’s leading global exhibition dedicated to developing solutions for water sustainability in arid regions. IWS brings together over 9\,200 visitors from 111 countries attracting government leaders\, policy makers\, entrepreneurs and decision makers. It constitutes an important opportunity to network and source products from 150+ exhibiting companies from 22 countries and to uncover the latest advances in water sustainability.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-water-summit-2/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171130
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T155030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T155030Z
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SUMMARY:IWRA's Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Established on 29 November 1971\, IWRA was set up to meet the growing but unmet need to create a multidisciplinary association at the international level in order to fill the gaps both between disciplines and the science community with the general public and policy makers. \nIn the 46 years since then\, while moving with the times\, we have held steadfast to our core objective by holding 16 World Water Congresses; through publications\, notably our flagship journal Water International; leading and collaborating with projects mainly on Water Quality\, the Science-Policy Interface and Smart Water Management\, as well as through networking at multiple scales\, including the World Water Forum at one end and national and regional committees at the other.  Today\, IWRA’s mission and goals remain the same\, making sure the Association promotes water research and shares knowledge towards the use of sound science to develop strong water policies\, engages with members and key partners more closely\, and reinforces its unique multidisciplinary network of experts concerned with the sustainable use of the water resources\, globally. \nIWRA looks forward to continuing this work\, bringing the latest research and sharing up-to-date knowledge\, engaging across projects\, events and initiatives with all our members and partners\, as well as collaborating up close with the international water community in years to come!
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/iwras-anniversary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171129
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T154302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T154302Z
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SUMMARY:4th Arab Water Forum
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Arab Water Council (AWC)\, the 4th Arab Water Forum on “Sharing Water … Sharing Destiny”\, was held 26-28 November\, 2017\, in Cairo\, Egypt. This Forum takes place every 3 years and is considered a meeting place for AWC’s members from 22 Arab states\, together with their partners and associates from the region and from around the world. As usual\, the Forum provided a platform to address the issues and challenges within the water sector in the region\, which is the scarcest in water resources. The Forum witnessed interactive discussions on a number of important themes and topics that are of highest importance to all water stakeholders in the region.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/4th-arab-water-forum-2/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T154646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T154646Z
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SUMMARY:World Toilet Day - Wastewater
DESCRIPTION:The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals aim to reach\, among many other targets\, everyone with sanitation by that year\, and halve the proportion of untreated wastewater and increase recycling and safe reuse. However\, and to be achieve that\, we need everyone’s poo to be contained\, transported\, treated and disposed of in a safe and sustainable way. This 4-step journey briefly includes the following: \n• Containment. Poo must be deposited into a hygienic toilet and stored in a sealed pit or tank\, separated from human contact.\n• Transport. Pipes or latrine emptying services must move the poo to the treatment stage.\n• Treatment. Poo must be processed into treated wastewater and waste products that can be safely returned to the environment.\n• Disposal or reuse. Safely treated poo can be used for energy generation or as fertilizer in food production. \nIWRA to celebrate this important day organised a dedicated webinar on Thursday\, November 16th 2017\, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm (CET). Panellists\, list of topics and other details\, including registration can be found here: www.iwra.org/webinars
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/world-toilet-day-wastewater-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171026
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180720T155248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T155248Z
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SUMMARY:International Summit “Water and Climate: Meeting of the Great Rivers of the World”
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Italian Ministry for Environment\, Land and Sea\, in partnership with UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)\, the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO\,\nSecretariat of the Global Alliances for Water and Climate) and Aquamadre held the International Summit “Water and Climate: Meeting of the Great Rivers of the World” from the 23rd to the 25th of October 2017 in Rome\, Italy. \nThe managers and representatives of the most important river basins of the world\, came from all continents and met\, for the first time in Italy\, in order to inspire a meaningful dialogue aiming at facing the future of water\, threatened by more and more frequent and violent climate change and its dramatic consequences in terms of floods\, drought and degradation of ecosystems.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-summit-water-and-climate-meeting-of-the-great-rivers-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Rome\, Italy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T150505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T150505Z
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SUMMARY:2017 China Europe Water Platform Annual High-Level Dialogue Conference & Business Event
DESCRIPTION:This high level dialogue conference between ministers from Europe and China was held in Turku\, Finland in order to discuss the future of the China Europe water platform (CEwp). It focused on creating stronger partnerships between China and Europe for promotion of water security and green development in these regions\, with the expected declaration to drive future activities at the CEwp. An emphasis on business cooperation and financial organizations towards meeting the water-related sdgs was made with a special business event to enhance information exchange in the business sector.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/2017-china-europe-water-platform-annual-high-level-dialogue-conference-business-event/
LOCATION:Turku\, Finland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T151450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T151450Z
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SUMMARY:International Water and Climate Workshop Ecological Engineering and Climate Risks
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Seine-Normandy water agency and French Development Agency\, this was a workshop for discussions and presentations of ecological engineering solutions and best practices from around the world. The event included roundtables\, projects\, working groups and field visits. Its goal was to exchange information and perspectives on nature-based solutions to water-related risks by professionals and decision-makers from the water\, urban planning\, development and biodiversity sectors. Outputs from the workshop were presented at COP23 and the 8th World Water Forum.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/international-water-and-climate-workshop-ecological-engineering-and-climate-risks/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T151136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T151136Z
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SUMMARY:Korea International Water Week & 1st Asia International Water Week 2017
DESCRIPTION:  \nThese two major events for securing water resources in Asia occurred together in September\, in Gyeongju\, South Korea. As the second Korea International Water Week (KIWW)\, contained the theme of “Water Partnership for Sustainable Development”\, through the sub-themes of global leadership for SDGs\, implementation of solutions\, economic/social value creation and knowledge sharing/ capacity building. “Asian Solutions for Water” was the slogan and theme for the first Asia International Water Week (AIWW)\, organized by the Asian Water Council in  collaboration with K-water and the city of Gyeongju. It aimed to share water issues and expertise from around the continent and build action plans for the future\, with the goal for the AIWW to be held every three years. During KIWW\, the results of the World Water Challenge\, an ongoing challenge for determining focal water issues and finding innovative solutions through submissions to address the selected problems\, were presented. Both events involved the participation of NGOs\, academia\, public and private sectors\, as well as government authorities including local governments and municipalities.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/korea-international-water-week-1st-asia-international-water-week-2017/
LOCATION:Gyeongju\, Korea\, Republic of
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170916
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T152031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T152031Z
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SUMMARY:The International Baikal Ecological Forum
DESCRIPTION:The International Baikal Ecological Forum served as a communication platform between representatives from government\, business and society\, for solving aquatic ecological issues relating to Lake Baikal\, a UNESCO site. Key themes discussed included approaches for preservation of the lake\, state policies\, linking to international experience for the protection of natural resources as well as innovative technologies in water management. This international two-day event was held in Irkutsk\, Russia\, organized by the Government of the Irkutsk Region\, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Irkutsk Region with the participation of the Siberian Department of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/the-international-baikal-ecological-forum/
LOCATION:Irkutsk\, Russian Federation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170902
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20180724T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T152639Z
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SUMMARY:Stockholm World Water Week
DESCRIPTION:The World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and located at the Stockholm City Conference Centre. This year\, the theme was “Water and Waste – Reduce and Reuse”. With more than 200 sessions\, topics covered it included implementing and monitoring SDGs\, sanitation and health related to wastewater\, financing\, integrated urban water management\, food and nutrition\, water conflicts and fragile states. The week also featured many social events\, kicking off with a Young Professionals Day on August 27\, where attendance was free for those between the ages of 16-35.
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/stockholm-world-water-week/
LOCATION:Stockholm\, Sweden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170610
DTSTAMP:20260416T193329
CREATED:20170523T074547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T123633Z
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SUMMARY:ASTEE’s 96th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTEE holds its annual conference bringing together water and environment professionals for information sharing and knowledge exchange on good practices and lessons learned in. Under its theme on “Regions and the EU\, working together to foster environmental transition”\, the French Scientific and Technical Association for Water and Environment holds its 96th Annual Conference. Dedicated this year to EU policies challenges heavily influencing regional management\, investment and development projects\, particularly those dealing with water\, environment and waste management\, the conference will be organized in order to prepare for the upcoming cycles in the fields of water and waste. Mainly\, it will take stock of the progress accomplished through EU directives as well as the difficulties in implementing them\, by comparing case studies and feedback from different regions and member states.\nMore information can be found at: www.astee.org
URL:https://www.iwra.org/event/astees-96th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Liège Theatre\, Place du Vingt Août \, Liège\, 16\, 4000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:IWRA Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Association Scientifique et Technique pour l%E2%80%99Eau et l%E2%80%99Environnement":MAILTO:astee@astee.org
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