Events (Archives 2014)

    North American Regional Process Meetings

    Washington DC, USA
    WWF US/ Coca Cola/ WWC
    Fresh water is arguably the world’s most precious resource. Yet in all corners of the globe, shortages and inadequate access to sanitation persist. Rivers are fragmented by dams, choked by chemicals, threatened by climate change, depleted by irresponsible businesses and industries that don’t manage water wisely, and polluted by toxic runoff from cities, factories and farms. We can’t solve these challenges alone—and, thankfully, we don’t have to. 
     
    In trying to meet the Millennium Development Goals, countries around the world have started to secure clean and safe water resources while...

    ICWRE-2014

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    Antalya, Turkey
    GIWEH - Global Institute for Water Environment and Health
    The GIWEH - Global Institute for Water Environment and Health (a Geneva-based non-governmental organization and a think tank) is pleased to invite you to participate in the third International Conference on Water Resources and Environmental Management (ICWRE 2014). The
    ICWRE-2014 follows successful ICWRE-2011 (20-24 November 2011; Marrakesh, Morocco) and ICWRE-2013 (09-11 April 2013; Geneva, Switzerland).
     
    The conference aims at bridging a gap between policy, science and practice in the field of water resources and environmental management; becoming an efficient discussion platform for...

    OZWATER'14 - Australia's International Water Conference & Exhibition

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    Brisbane
    Australian Water Association
    Ozwater is the 'must attend' event for those working in or interested in the water industry. With the increasing number of industry challenges ahead, many of which are shared globally, now is the time to share knowledge and experience with neighbouring countries and shine the spotlight on innovative solutions that will ensure this year's theme - Water for Everyone.
     
    Ozwater'14 will once again provide that opportunity to build your corporate profile, cultivate technical knowledge, keep up to date with the latest innovations, and create business opportunities. Hear from renowned keynote...

    2nd Caspian İnternational Aqua Technologies Exhibition

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    Baku, Azerbaijan
    Azarsu

    The Caspian International Water Technologies Exhibition and Forum will offer a unique platform for the establishment of business relationships between local and foreign specialists and business people in light of the rapid implementation of infrastructure projects in Azerbaijan.

    World Water Day 2014

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    UNU Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and worldwide
    UN-Water

    22 March is World Water Day and this year’s theme is the water-energy nexus. Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources. Conversely, about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.  The World Water Council has been exploring the interlinkages between water and energy since 2011 through its partnership programs with EDF. World Water Day official celebrations will take...

    2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting

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    Gyeongju, Republic of Korea
    7th World Water Forum partners, World Water Council
    The 2nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting for the 7th World Water Forum will be held on 27 and 28 February 2014 in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. This event will gather stakeholders from all over the world to delve deeper into the Thematic Framework, its Action Goals and Action Tools. 
     
    The consultation meeting is the second big stepping stone in the preparatory process leading to the 7th World Water Forum. It will provide active ways to participate in the 7th World Water Forum.