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International Water Association Awards 2024

IWA is committed to recognising the special contributions and achievements of its members and of water sector professionals generally...

Global Workshop on Droughts in Transboundary Basins, 26-27 February 2024

The Global Workshop on Droughts in Transboundary Basins, 26-27 February 2024, is organized under the auspices of the Water...

Call for papers for International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control

The deadline for abstract submission is 1st March 2024. This conference is part of the International Water Association (IWA)...

WHO calls for technical experts for support and guidance on global monitoring of wastewater

The selected consultant will work under the supervision of the WHO/UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Joint Monitoring Programme for...

2024 Global Youth Environment Assembly

Global YEA is a crucial platform that gathers young environmental enthusiasts and policy advocates from around the world to...

Global Workshop on Droughts in Transboundary Basins, 26-27 February 2024

The Global Workshop on Droughts in Transboundary Basins, 26-27 February 2024, is organized under the auspices of the Water...

WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality - launch event

These new publications replace WHO's 1997 guidance addressing the surveillance and control of community supplies. They offer practical advice...

World Wetlands Day 2024 celebration event

Wetlands, hosting over 100,000 species, provide essential freshwater and contribute significantly to global food production, exemplified by wetland-grown rice...

Uzbekistan joins UNECE-WHO/Europe Protocol on Water and Health

With a population of 35 million, Uzbekistan faces significant water challenges and severe water stress. Access to water and...

Water quality in agriculture - Risks and risk mitigation

The report outlines global water quality guidelines and standards, emphasizing the need for advanced monitoring and adherence to health-based...

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