Archive

This is the full archive of news articles and reports on GWP activities around the world.

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/ Southeast Asia

Ties with UNESCAP strengthened

In 2010, for the first time, GWP Southeast Asia and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) jointly organised the Expert Group Meeting, Monitoring Investment and Results in the Water Sector in Asia and Pacific, strengthening ties between the two organisations.

/ Southeast Asia

Cooperation in ASEAN reinforced

In 2010 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and GWP Southeast Asia held their first joint workshop, Risks and Impacts from Extreme Events of Floods in ASEAN Countries, setting a clear precedent for future cooperation.

/ Eastern Africa

Debating the role of cultural and traditional systems in managing water

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Hydrological Programme (IHP) and GWP Eastern Africa held consultations on the role of traditional and cultural value systems in enhancing cooperation over national and transboundary public goods.

Managing Water for Green Growth

The UN climate negotiations in Cancún, Mexico, will be an opportunity to take a sober look at the state of the world’s climate and our collective capacity to respond to the changes which are already visible: more extreme weather events, floods, droughts, glacier melting, polar ice caps shrinking, and sea levels rising, GWP Executive Secretary Dr Ania Grobicki writes in a publication issued for the COP16 delegates (click on link at right).

/ China

Leaders act on recommendations of 4th Wei River Forum

Government leaders attached great importance to the recommendations of the 4th Wei River Forum, held in October 2010 and organised by GWP China-Shaanxi together with Shaanxi Principal Water Resources Department.

/ South Asia

GWP a Significant Contributor at ADB Water Conference

GWP Patron Margaret Catley-Carlson delivered the keynote speech at this year's Asia Development Bank’s (ADB) water conference held October 11-15, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Her focus was on “cutting through red tape in order to achieve better water security.” The GWP delegation participated in a variety of sessions and gave presentations.