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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.
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Launching: the Drin Animated Story!
It is with great pride that we present the Drin Animated Story! A series of 4 animation videos will take you on a journey through the Drin’s complex water system and the challenges it faces.
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10+ years of impactful collaboration between GWP-Med & Coca-Cola on Non-Conventional Water Resources
On 2 June 2021, GWP-Med and the Coca-Cola Company were invited to present the results of their 10+ year collaboration on NCWR technical solutions, at the launch event for the GWP report "Mobilising Change: 10 years of climate resilient water investments".