The event takes place on 22–26 March 2022 in Dakar, Senegal. The Forum will play host to politicians, economic decision-makers, multilateral institutions, academia, civil society organisations, local authorities, and the private sector.
This year’s overarching theme is ‘Water security for peace and development’ and will cover four key areas:
- Water Security
- Rural Development
- Cooperation
- Means and Tools
In addition to a booth, GWP will participate in a wide range of events to demonstrate the impact of its multi-stakeholder partnership, in particular in Africa, on improving the way the world manages its water resources. GWP will engage in a wide range of events including two important launches:
- The Africa Water Investment Programme High Level Panel (TBD)
- The new GWP Toolbox - IWRM Action Hub
Planned events with GWP participation:
21 March
Heads of State and International Organizations Roundtable - with GWP Chair Howard Bamsey, Executive Secretary Darío Soto-Abril, GWP Southern Africa Chair Jakaya Kikwete, and GWP Southern Africa Executive Secretary Alex Simalabwi, 9:00 AM GMT
Ministerial Roundtable Segment - with GWP Chair Howard Bamsey and Executive Secretary Darío Soto-Abril, 14:00 GMT
“Financing our future: Shared funding mechanisms for managing shared water resources” - with Armand Houanye, GWP West Africa Executive Secretary, Room 3 Expo, 14:00-15:30 GMT
22 March
"ToolBox Learning Lab: How to Solve Water Conflicts?" - Youth Space Expo, 9:00-10:00 AM GMT
AMCOW 20th Anniversary - Room 205, CICAD, 9:38-9:45
Launch of partners initiatives (Africa Investment Program High-Level Panel) - Room 205, CICAD, 11:45-12:00
“Carbon-neutral Smart Water Management for Climate Resilience” organized by by the Government of the Republic of Korea - Room 4 Expo, 10:45-12:15 GMT
“Providing water information to decision makers at national, regional levels and to water users at local level” - Room 12 Expo, 10:45-12:15 GMT
“Water as a tool for cooperation, peace and stability” - Room 7 Expo, 10:45-12:15 GMT
Meet-up for the Community of Women in Water - GWP Booth D47, 12:30-13:15 GMT
“Alliances for SDG6” High Level Panel, organized by the Government of Spain – Room 6 Expo, 13:30-15:00 GMT
“Charting Water for COP27” High Level Panel, organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization – Room 10 Exp. 13:30-15:00 GMT
Source to Sea Meet Up - GWP Booth, 16:00 GMT
23 March
Plenary introduction on climate and water - CICAD Auditorium, 9:00-10:30 GMT
“International High-Level Panel for Water Investments in Africa: Unlocking Finance for Climate-Resilient Water Projects” – CICAD Auditorium, 9:00-10:30 TBC
“Water and Climate Coalition Leaders – From words to action” organised by World Meteorological Organization - Room 12 Expo, 14:40-12:15
"Towards more policy coherence regarding the migration–water nexus in the context of rural development" - Room 4 Expo , 10:45-12:15 GMT
"Promoting knowledge and tools for collaboration and benefit-sharing on transboundary water resources" - Room 7 Expo, 13:30-15:00 GMT
"Systems Approach to Deliver Water to People” High level panel organised by WWC IWRM Task Force. - Room 12 Expo, 13:30-15:00 GMT
"A new approach for hydro-climatic risk management" - Room 1 Expo, 13:30-15:00 GMT
"Enhance multi-stakeholder dialogue and partnerships, including with outside sectors" - Room 10 Expo, 13:30-15:00 GMT
"Switching from Rural Development towards Rural Transformation" - Room TBD, 13:30-15:00 GMT
24 March
Resolving Rubik’s cube: Multi-level Nexus governance for ensuring stability and sustainability in shared waters” organised by GIZ - Transboundary Water Pavilion Expo, 10:00-11:30 GMT
Transboundary side event - UNECE Pavilion, 12:00-13:00 GMT
"Improving water governance: from knowledge to action" (GWP IWRM ToolBox Special Session). CICAD Room 202, 13:30-15:00 GMT
Cooperation Keystone Roundtable. CICAD Auditorium, 15:15-16:45 GMT