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Press release: New Policy Brief on Intelligent Water Strategies for adapting to Climate Change

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.

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Danube Day 2007

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).

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Urine Diversion: One Step Towards Sustainable Sanitation (EcoSanRes publication series)

This report presents the current state of the art of urine-diverting systems, with focus on Swedish experiences of urine diversion. The intention is to inspire decision- and policy-makers to consider urine diversion for sanitation interventions aimed at meeting the sanitation target of the Millennium Development Goals
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Gender Mainstreaming: An Essential Component of Sustainable Water Management

This brief shows the evidence that involvement of women in water resources development and management can help make projects more sustainable. Integrated Water Resources Management and water efficiency strategies are an opportunity to enhance equal participation, representation, and the rights of women in the water sector. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.