Drylands and Oasis
16 March 2012Through exhibitions, conferences, meetings or stands, desertification problems are gradually revealed in the CARI association’s presentation of "Drylands and Oasis". The varied subjects consist of: river water,...> More
Youth on the move
16 March 2012
The 6th World Water Forum innovates in giving youth a large importance. From students to young professionals, they all contribute to success of the different events that are taking place. Flashback on the main initiatives. > More
Share, to merge both river ecosystems and hydropower requirements.
16 March 2012« In the Alps, hydropower is the first renewable energy source. But its ecological impacts threaten the water quality. The SHARE project (Sustainable Hydropower in Alpine Rivers Ecosystems) offers a decision...> More
Right to water: solutions anchored in reality
16 March 2012
Upholding the right to water and sanitation results from a long process, according to a panel of experts introduced by Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council. Concrete examples, however, prove that it is possible. > More
Solutions to Commitments
16 March 2012The Special Session will take place today 16 March at the Plenary> More
Agreement signed between the IWRA and the AIDA
16 March 2012During the 6th World Water Forum, the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and the International Water Law Association (AIDA) signed an agreement to publish a special edition of Water International highlighting...> More
Visit of the Shipyard and the Nauticales
Organiser: Mairie de la Ciotat, MPM. Description of the visit: Visit of the shipyard of La Ciotat and opening of the Nauticales. Programme: 15H : departure from the Parc Chanot (Marseille)15H30 : visit of the shipyard and...> More
Spirituality and Water: Have We Reached a Utopia?
17 March 2012
Human Right to Water: "Relatively little water is used to meet basic human needs. Everyone needs water to survive".> More
Virtual water used to compensate natural hydraulic inequalities
17 March 2012In the context of diminishing water resources due to global population growth and climate change, quantifying previously hidden water within consumer goods sheds new light on our lifestyle. The virtual water concept also serves...> More
Make way for women!
17 March 2012
The room was full at the high level session on women’s leadership in the water sector at the 6th World Water Forum, on 14 March. High level speakers and participants agree: women are the key to solving issues linked with water...> More
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