The regional workshop dedicated to establishing the Regional Coordination of Users of the Volta Basin (RCU-VB) concluded on a historic note: the election and installation of the Regional Executive Board, marking a decisive step toward participatory governance of shared natural resources.
A new online course under the framework of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme empowers policymakers and experts to navigate the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and turn complexity into opportunity across the Mediterranean.
On 26-27 November 2024, Bratislava welcomed youth leaders, water management experts, and key stakeholders for the DANUrely Roundtable: Empowering the Next Generation in Water Management. Hosted at the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMU), this two-day event united participants from across the Danube region to explore innovative solutions for water challenges and foster collaboration between generations.
Thalath, Vientiane Province Lao PDR | June 13, 2025 - The Lao People’s Democratic Republic took a decisive step forward in tackling water and climate challenges. A national stakeholder meeting brought together senior government officials, technical experts, and development partners to officially launch two vital strategic documents: The Preliminary Integrated Water Resources Management Action Plan 2026-2030 for (the) Lao PDR and Drought Management Framework in Laos.
In recognition of Resilience Day at UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, UNCCD, GWP and International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) are launching a global photo competition to highlight the critical issue of drought resilience and its connection to water scarcity and land degradation.
African leaders, water experts, development partners, and regional institutions have reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen cooperation and investment in Africa’s shared water resources during the Continental Level Consultation and Exchange Event on Transboundary Water Cooperation, held from 17 to 18 February 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Montenegro has launched the second integrated training workshop on Climate Finance Programming and Water-Sector Resilience, advancing national capacity under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Project to strengthen climate resilience in the water sector.
