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2013 World Water Week closes with a call for concerted global action on water

Sanna — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:08:26 +0000

The 2013 World Water Week, focusing on cooperation and partnerships, closed today with a call for the United Nations to put special emphasis on water when it considers the post-2015 global development agenda.

In over 100 seminars, workshops and events spread throughout the week, over 2,600 participants have been meeting, discussing and debating the most pressing water challenges of our time under the thematic umbrella “Water Cooperation – Building Partnerships”.

This Week has brought together an unprecedented number of professionals Stockholm – world leaders, government representatives, scientists, members of the private sector and civil society. Every single one of them contributes to the work toward a water wise world.

As input to the United Nations General Assembly later this month, the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) presented the Stockholm Statement during the closing ceremony of the World Water Week in Stockholm. The Statement, a result of an open and inclusive consultation process before and during the Week, calls for a dedicated goal on water as the world body considers the post-2015 global development agenda.

With the close of the 2013 World Water Week, the sights are already set on 2014. Next year’s theme is “Water and Energy – Making the Link”. Speaking during the closing session, Dr Kandeh Yumkella, Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations and CEO of the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative set the scene for next year’s deliberations by telling delegates that energy is inseparable from sustainable development.

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The 2013 Stockholm Statement calls for an SDG on water

Nora — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 08:51:28 +0000

Water is at the core of sustainable global development and is a cross cutting resource. Within the post-2015 development agenda water should be considered and integrated into all relevant areas, such as energy and food security. Given the centrality of water for individuals, ecosystems and economic development, water is a powerful tool for cooperation across borders, sectors and communities.

As an outcome of broad consultations prior to and during the 2013 World Water Week in Stockholm, we call upon the United Nations and its Open Working Group to propose a Sustainable Development Goal on Water.

Read full statement and learn about the process here!

New issue of Stockholm Water Front out now!

Sanna — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:31:47 +0000

In the latest issue of Stockholm Water Front you can read about the inspiring achievements of Dr. Peter Morgan, who has developed solutions that protect the health and lives of millions of people and has become the very worthy recipient of the 2013 Stockholm Water Prize, which he will receive on September 5 during the World Water Week in Stockholm. Also in this edition, Mr. Kerry Schneider, explains why patience is a strategic virtue when setting the stage for cooperation over shared waters. As we hit the midpoint of the “International Year of Water Cooperation”, Mr. Alistair Rieu-Clark reflects on the progress to date and priorities for the coming months to make 2013 a landmark year to strengthen the legal architecture for transboundary watercourses.

One important item for this year is the 2013 Stockholm Statement online forum (www.siwi.org/stockholmstatement2013), where you are encouraged to share your views on what message the water community should take to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 68) as it develops a roadmap towards the Post-2015 development agenda. We look forward hearing your thoughts on how we together can work towards a water wise world.

Read more and download the full magazine here.

Dr. Peter Morgan Wins Stockholm Water Prize by by Mr. Josh Weinberg
Netafim receives Stockholm Industry Water Award by Mr. Josh Weinberg
Will 2013 be seen as the International Year of Water Law Cooperation? by Mr. Alistair Rieu-Clarke
2013 World Water Week in Stockholm – What’s New? by Ms. Sanna Gustafsson
2013 Stockholm Statement: Advocating Water by Ms. Maya Rebermark
Setting the stage for collaboration over shared waters by Mr. Kerry Schneider
Book review: Water, Christianity and the Rise of Capitalism by Mr. Terje Oestigaard

Stockholm Water Front No. 2 2013

Sanna — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:43:36 +0000

Outside of his adopted Zimbabwe and the international community of water and sanitation professionals, Dr. Peter Morgan’s heroism is likely relatively unknown to most. He applied his brilliance not to what most pursue as the forefront of innovation, but instead to the backlog of science – the neglected art of creating technical solutions to better the lives of the least affluent so that they can afford access to the simple necessities of clean water to drink and a functioning latrine so they can safely relieve themselves in dignity. In so doing, Dr. Morgan has developed solutions that protect the health and lives of millions of people and has become the very worthy recipient of the 2013 Stockholm Water Prize, which he will receive on September 5 during the World Water Week in Stockholm. You can read more about his inspiring achievements in this issue.

Also in this edition, Mr. Kerry Schneider, explains why patience is a strategic virtue when setting the stage for cooperation over shared waters. As we hit the midpoint of the “International Year of Water Cooperation”, Mr. Alistair Rieu-Clark reflects on the progress to date and priorities for the coming months to make 2013 a landmark year to strengthen the legal architecture for transboundary watercourses. Water Cooperation will be the focus of the upcoming 2013 World Water Week, which will also include many new features that you can learn about in this issue that we hope will make your trip to Stockholm even more effective and enjoyable.

SIWI launches the Stockholm Statement Digital Forum

Sanna — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:42:51 +0000

SIWI will submit a Stockholm Statement to the UNGA 68, encouraging for the deeper integration of water into the Post-2015 sustainable development agenda. Join the community and contribute your thoughts!

World Water Week – Making a statement

Nora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:16 +0000

Next June 4-6, global leaders will gather for the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro (Rio+20 Summit), where they will seek to construct a new path for the global transition towards a green economy. At the closing of the World Water Week in Stockholm, participants provided a clear message to the heads of government, UN bodies, and civil society organisations as they make their preparations for next years Summit: The foundation of the green economy will rest on our ability to equitably and efficiently manage our water, energy and food resources.

Article in Stockholm Water Front, issue no 3, 2011.

Stockholm Water Front No. 3 2010

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:48:49 +0000

In this issue of Water Front, you can visit back to the 2010 World Water Week in Stockholm, and recapture highlights leading up to the closing of the 2010 Stockholm Statement. The United Nations Environmental Programme contributes with a feature on the effects on industrial pollution on ecosystems and human well-being. A feature on water quality in Stockholm gives good practices and examples from Europe’s first Green Capital on managing water and sanitation with an ecological approach. Much more in the November issue of the Stockholm Water Front!

The Stockholm Statement and Reflections on the MDG Summit

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:48:45 +0000

The Stockholm Statement Our Goals Need Water
At the closing session of this year’s World Water Week, participants voted unanimously on a statement to the MDG Review Summit. The Stockholm Statement stipulates that MDGs cannot be achieved without giving more attention to water and sanitation as cross-cutting solutions for achieving the other goals in addition to their status as MDG targets.

Reflections on the MDG Summit
The timing could have been pure coincidence. But just one week after the UN Millennium Development Goal Summit in New York, the UN Human Rights Council recognised the right to water and sanitation as a human right.

Urgent Action Needed for Water Security – 2002 Stockholm Statement

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:30:19 +0000

Concerning the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg 2002, the Stockholm Water Symposia presented four recommendations in order to reach the goal of halve the proportion of people living in extreme poverty, suffering from hunger or unable to reach or afford safe drinking water. The recommendations presented in this policy brief insist on that the link between economic growth and water degradation must be urgently broken and that policy, planning and implementation must be based on integrated solutions with focus at stakeholder participation.