11% of European Union inhabitants suffer from the lack of access to safe drinking water

17 March 2012

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Solidarity Water Europe have presented the book “No one left behind: Good practices to ensure equitable access to water and sanitation in the pan-european region”. This...> En savoir plus

Catégorie : News in brief

All mobilised!

17 March 2012

All mobilised!   The 6th World Water Forum, a great echoing opportunity to raise higher the cause of water on the international agenda, has highlighted the important role of civil society, notably through the...> En savoir plus


Blue gold for green growth

17 March 2012

A policy framework supported by twenty-six case studies introducing best practices in terms of green growth are unveiled by a group of international experts. This presentation is the beginning of the work of this group which...> En savoir plus


Household Water Security for Asia Pacific

17 March 2012

The University of Seoul solution, presented by Prof. Moo Yong Han, was recognised "Winning Solution" by UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific at the World Water Forum. This innovative, low-cost and socially...> En savoir plus

Catégorie : News in brief

Take Me To The RIVER - Le Temps de l’Eau

Take Me To The RIVER (TMTTR) is an international group of artists uited under the theme of WATER, who collaborate to develop and promote multicultural events. On the occasion of the 6th World Water Forum, the Musée des...> En savoir plus

Catégorie : Grassroots & citizenship Process

A recognised success for the 6th World Water Forum which gathered more than 35,000 participants in Marseille

20 March 2012

Download the press release Marseille, March 20th 2012 –The 6th World Water Forum was characterised by a strong mobilisation of the international political community and of civil society so as to make the cause of water and...> En savoir plus


Hydro commitments to continue efforts

22 March 2012

Closing the 6th World Water Forum, the parties agreed on the path of water policies. The implementation of more integrative solutions and the enforcement of existing rules and international agreements were discussed. > En savoir plus


Parlementary Conference adopts its 2012 manifesto

22 March 2012

Parliamentarians from around the world commit to proposing water governance solutions and adopt a manifesto to serve as a road map.> En savoir plus


The Istanbul Water Consensus Pact, historical recognition of local and regional authorities

22 March 2012

At the end of the historical local and regional authoritiy political process, the Istanbul Pact reached 1070 signatories. In a time of global changes, local mayors and leaders bring concrete solutions to the water problem.> En savoir plus


Monitor and evaluate for better water services

22 March 2012

Access to water is not an end in itself if the quality of the service is not met. Indicators measure the performance levels.> En savoir plus