Newsletter – September 29, 2017
Water and Peace
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- 14th European Youth Parliament for Water – Water & Peace
- Global High Level Panel on Water & Peace
- Your Future Your Climate: Youth Action in West Africa
- Upcoming Events
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European Youth Parliament for Water
The 14th European Youth Parliament for Water starts this Sunday. From October 1-7, delegates aged 17-25 from across Europe will explore the theme of Water and Peace in the historic Italian city of Rovereto. They will meet with experts and elected officials as they mobilize to advocate for water and its role in conflict prevention.
Throughout the event, participants will deepen their awareness of the crucial role civil society and youth play as ambassadors for a better world. A world defined by dialogue, sharing and mutual respect.
Solidarity Water Europe is general coordinator for the event, in partnership with local organizers the Fondazione Opera Campana dei Caduti and the Comune di Rovereto. Local partners include Gruppo Dolomiti Energia, The organizers wish to thank the Government of Switzerland (DDC) and the Artois-Picardie Water Agency (AEAP) for their longtime partnership. A full list of partners is available on the website.
More info and schedule available here.
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Global High Level Panel on Water and Peace, Geneva
The ISW was present in Geneva last week at the launch of the Global High-Level Panel Report on Water and Peace. The report, entitled A Matter of Survival, aims to strengthen the global framework for preventing and resolving water-related conflicts. The authors conclude, "the global water challenge is not just a human rights or development issue, but one of peace and security. Therefore, it is urgent to involve all actors in a global and integrated manner, from the UN Security Council to local institutions." Young Central Asian water champions mobilized by the ISW were at the event. They had the opportunity to share their message with panel representatives and 300 members of the public.
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Botagoz Sharipova from Kazakhstan gives a talk on water, peace and youth in Geneva last week.
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Our Commitment To Youth
Young people have the biggest investment in a sustainable future. They will have to live with the consequences of our actions today. Isn't it only essential and fair that they have their say right now?
The ISW-SWE's mission is to support youth who want to get involved for water. We will provide them with the tools to be effective ambassadors for water, as well as sustainable development. We are determined to mobilize youth to take action for water around the world.
Our Board of Directors has approved our 2017-2022 Youth Strategy. Stay tuned for a launch annoucement in the near future.
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October 1-7 – Rovereto, Italy
October 3 – Marseilles, France
October 23 – Rome, Italy
If you have an event you would like to be published on this newsletter and our website, email us.
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