In 2008, the governments of Mali and Senegal moved closer towards more sustainable management of water resources by finalising their national IWRM plans. This also means a step towards meeting the UN Millennium Development Goal target on access to clean drinking water.
GWP West Africa will be holding its General Assembly on 10-11 May in Lomé, Togo.
The value of collaboration and partnership in addressing the water concerns that abound in the region was highlighted at the third Southeast Asia Water Form held on October 22-26, 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
International Danube Day celebrates cultures and cooperation June 29, 2007. The rich and varied history and traditions of the countries sharing the Danube River Basin will be at the heart of festivities marking the fourth annual International Danube Day (June 29).
Community preparedness and public participation for flash flood management in Europe
The GWP has mobilized its partners to promote a more integrated approach on how to deal with Danube's water resources.
Stockholm, Sunday August 12, 2007: 09.00 Folkets Hus, Room 307
Contact: Mike Muller, c/o GWP Secretariat: Tel: 070-5945263
A Policy Brief, Climate Change Adaptation and Integrated Water Resources Management, released today by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) suggests that the best approach to manage the impact of climate change on water is one guided by the philosophy and methodology of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). And it suggests that water will have to be placed at the centre of adaptation efforts.
The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is seeking nominations and applications for its Technical Committee (TEC)