World Water Week 2023 (20.-24.8.) focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges, reflected by the theme: Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World.
The Water Convention secretariat organized and contributed to several sessions at the World Water Week 2023 as described in the table below. All events were held on-site and online and some have recordings available. For more information on the World Water Week, please see here.
| Date and Time | Session Link and Venue | Co-Convenors |
|---|---|---|
|
Sunday 20 August |
Innovation in Transboundary Water Cooperation: Diplomacy, Finance & Technology Room: A2 |
SDC, Blue Peace Middle-East, Geneva Water Hub, UNCDF, UNECE, Adelphi, IHE Delft, Zoï Environment Network |
| Sunday 20 August 14:00-15:30 |
Leveraging Water for Peace Room: A4 |
UNESCO, UN-Water, UNECE |
| Monday 21 August 09:00-10:30 |
Promoting Innovation in Transboundary Cooperation through Water Convention Tools Room: A3 |
UNECE, GIZ, Finnish Environment Institute, Geneva Water Hub, GWP, IWAC, Ministry of Interior of Hungary, SDC |
| Thursday 24 August 9:00-9:40 |
Innovating for Transboundary Cooperation Room: Talk shows 27 |
Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition members |
| Thursday 24 August 11:00-12:30 |
Is International Water Law Ready to Face Future Challenges Room: C1 |
GEF, IHE Delft, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, UNECE |
