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5_December
2012: A side event held during the 18th session of the Conference of
the Parties (COP 18) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) brought together ministers and leaders from within the UN
system to discuss actions to be taken under the climate-water-food
security nexus in the drylands. continued... |
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5_December
2012: The World Bank has released a report, titled "Adaptation to a
Changing Climate in the Arab Countries: a Case for Adaptation Governance
and Leadership in Building Climate Resilience," which assesses the
impact of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
region, and stresses the need for adaptation programmes based on strong
leadership and prioritization of climate policies at the national level.
continued... |
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2_December
2012: The Global Water Forum has released a paper, titled
“Understanding the implications of rescaled water governance: From
jurisdictional to watershed boundaries,” which argues for a more nuanced
consideration of watersheds as natural units of management and
governance. continued... |
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December_2012:
A recent study released by the Water and Sanitation Programme of the
World Bank assesses the results of the Handwashing Initiative (HWI), and
reveals the limits of mass-media tools for hygiene behavioral change
and child health improvement in Peru. continued... |
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3_December
2012: The Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) of the Ramsar
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as
Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention) has released a Briefing Note,
titled "Evaluating the risk to Ramsar Sites from climate change induced
sea level rise," together with its web map service and data sets. These
resources present a preliminary assessment of coastal Ramsar Sites that
are at risk of inundation as a consequence of sea level rise. continued... |
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28_November
2012: The UN General Assembly’s (UNGA) Second Committee (Economic and
Financial) has approved draft resolution A/C.2/67/L.38/Rev.1, on
“Implementation of the International Year of Water Cooperation, 2013.” continued... |
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27_November
2012: The Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of
International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar
Convention) has reported that the Government of Viet Nam has named the
Mui Ca Mau National Park as its fifth Wetland of International
Importance. continued... |
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December_2012:
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), together with the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the International
Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), have released the first in a
series of animations that provides a summary of opportunities for
improved water management. continued... |
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30_November
2012: Parties to the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and
International Lakes (the Water Convention) concluded their
sixth Meeting of Parties (MOP6) with the adoption of decisions on
various issues, including a 2013-15 work programme. continued... |
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29_November
2012: The World Bank has approved a US$45.9 million grant for the
Second Tajikistan Public Employment for Sustainable Agriculture and
Water Resources Management Project. continued... |
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22_November
2012: The fifth Update on the European Union Water Initiative (EUWI)
National Policy Dialogues (NPDs) implemented in the countries of Eastern
Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) reports on events,
meetings, statistics and publications. continued... |
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8_November
2012: The future objective of the African Ministers' Council on Water
(AMCOW) was the subject of discussion between Rhoda Tumusiime, African
Union (AU) Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, and Mohammed
Bahaa ei-Din Saad, President of AMCOW. continued... |
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November_2012:
The 12th session of the Governing Council of the Asia-Pacific Water
Forum (APWF) addressed, among other issues, preparations for the
upcoming second Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS) and the seventh World
Water Forum. continued... |
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30_November
2012: A new report by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional
Environment Programme (SPREP) demonstrates increasing environmental and
economic pressures on Pacific islands due to climate change, which it
projects to possibly cost low-lying islands as much as 18% of their GDP.
continued... |
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30_November
2012: The European Commission (EC) has recognized six public and
private sector organizations for applying innovative water management
solutions towards safeguarding the environment as winners of the 2012
Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EWAS) Awards. continued... |
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29_November
2012: The Governments of Ukraine and Moldova have signed a treaty
pledging cooperation on the sustainable management of the Dniestr/Nistru
River Basin. continued... |
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28_November
2012: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €50
million loan to support investments in water and sanitation facilities
in the Spanish region of Cantabria. The loan will help finance a project
aimed at increasing water supply and wastewater management in coastal
areas through the construction of new treatment plants and other sewage
infrastructure. continued... |
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26_November
2012: The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is assisting Costa Rican
authorities in coordinating 15 workshops throughout the country as part
of national consultations for Costa Rica's Water Agenda 2013-2030. continued... |
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24_November
2012: The Rural Water Sector (RWS) program, supported by the Water and
Sanitation Program (WSP) of the World Bank, has demonstrated
that mainstreaming gender in water programs is effective. continued... |
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