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GWP engages with youth at the Summer University of Samothraki

The Summer University of Samothraki 2016 took place on 9 - 22 July 2016 on the island of Samothraki in Greece. The summer university consisted of two parallel courses: Course A on “Aquatic and Social Ecology-Theory and Practice” and Course B on “Integrated Water and Coastal Management - Educational and Participatory Approaches”.

Story of the Month

The “Story of the Month” highlights the exciting stories of our monthly narrative reports.

“MENA Focus” during the World Water Week 2016 in Stockholm

“Water for Sustainable Growth” is the theme of the World Water Week 2016 organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) from 28 August to 2 September, in Stockholm.

Among the Week’s more than 140 events of different formats covering a range of subjects, the Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWP-Med) coordinates on 30 & 31 August, the “MENA Focus”, consisting of 4 separate sessions, each led by partners active in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region.

Polluted Ganges: Bengal Gasping for Breath

We have seen the Buriganga die a silent death because of abuse by people living in its banks. The river Hooghly is showing the same symptoms - pollution, dumping of waste, sewage water draining into the river, sand mining among others. If it was the Buriganga yeaterday, then it could be the Hooghly tomorrow.

Dr Khondaker Azharul Haq

President, Bangladesh Water Partnership cum
former Managing Director of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
/ Central Asia and Caucasus, China, South Asia, Southeast Asia

2016 GWP PANASIA Workshop

The 2016 GWP PANASIA Workshop was organized by GWP SEA and hosted by Singapore PUB in Singapore from July 14 to 15, 2016.