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Dynamic presence of GWP-Med at the 9th session of the meeting of the Parties to the UN Water Convention events
The 9th session of the meeting of the Parties to the UN Water Convention was organized from 29 September to 1 October 2021. On this occasion, GWP-Med had the opportunity to present the breath of its work on transboundary water management, the water-energy-food-ecosystems Nexus approach as well as the role of women in promoting transboundary water cooperation, during the MOP9 meeting and in several side events.
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GEMWET: An ambitious project with tangible benefits for green youth employment and smart agriculture in the community of Ghar El Melh, Tunisia
The application of the Water Energy Food Ecosystems Nexus approach to farming plots and the development of green business ideas of local youth from Ghar El Melh led to impressive results: water usage for irrigation was cut by 44%, crop productivity increased by 66%, while 4 new green startups launched their services successfully.
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GEMWET project’s success proves that protection of natural resources and sustainable development are two sides of the same coin
After three years of intensive work, the GEMWET project has successfully concluded, proving that environmental conservation and sustainable development is a win-win recipe that benefits communities, promotes economic prosperity and ensures the protection of natural resources.
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Interview with Mr. Almotaz Abadi, Managing Director UfM-Water, on the UfM Water Agenda
In an interview for GWP-Med Newsflow, Mr Almotaz Abadi, Managing Director for Water, at the Union for the Mediterranean - Water and Environment Division, discusses regional efforts to address water scarcity and climate challenges, the key ingredients of impactful UfM projects, ways to adapt to COVID-19 effects, and the necessity of adopting a proactive approach for realizing the SDGs.
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“Water is in our hands": providing tools and promoting a water saving culture on water-scarce Mediterranean islands
The islanders of Oinousses are provided with water saving equipment, to help them save 1.000.000 litres of water over one year, through the "Water is in our Hands" inititiave by GWP-Med and consumer goods company Reckitt, in collaboration with local authorities.
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Energy experts from Western Balkan countries trained on the CLEWs modelling framework and its application in the Drin and Drina River Basins
Two virtual 2-day workshops focusing on ‘The Climate-Land-Energy-Water (CLEWs) modelling framework and its use in the Nexus Assessments of the Drin and the Drina River Basins’ were held on 6-7 July and 8-9 July 2021 respectively.
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The end of the GEF Drin Project finds the Drin Riparians stronger and marks the beginning of a new phase in cooperation
The Drin Riparians and their partners pointed towards enhanced forms and arrangements of transboundary cooperation.
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Technical Workshop on Gender Equality for sustainable development in Nexus sectors in Albania
An online Technical Workshop on Gender Equality (GE) and Sustainable Development in Nexus sectors in Albania took place on 29 June 2021 with the participation of more than 50 representatives from gender related institutions, gender focal points from gender-related institutions, civil society, youth organizations and women empowerment activists and experts from Albania.
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Gender dimensions in natural resources management: 'Women in the Drina River Basin have the power to solve environmental threats'
Stakeholders from the political sphere, scientists, activists, and professionals that participated at the online workshop “Gender dimensions in the sustainable management of natural resources through a Nexus approach in the Drina River Basin” acknowledged the fact that women are disproportionately affected by natural disasters and should have a more active role in decision making on environmental issues.