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Pan-European Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN 2023 Water Conference

12 - 13 April 2022
Salle XVIII, Palais des Nations Geneva Switzerland
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The Pan-European Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2023 UN Water conference was organized as a hybrid meeting on 12-13 April 2022, in Geneva and online.

Objective:
The Regional Preparatory Meeting provided a platform for UNECE member States and stakeholders to review progress and showcase effective ways to implement the goals and objectives of the International Water Action Decade, and water-related goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The meeting was organized in cooperation with UN-Water and discussed issues such as access to water and sanitation, transboundary and intersectoral water cooperation, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention, floods and droughts, financing water, circular economy etc.

Outcomes:
The meeting provided inputs on regional priorities, challenges and good practices into the UN Secretary-General report and the United Nations 2023 Water Conference (22-24 March 2023, New York/ online) more broadly.

This multi-stakeholder meeting was attended by senior government representatives from water, energy, agriculture, environment, foreign affairs and other relevant authorities, international and regional organizations, basin organizations, private sector, academia, civil society representatives and other stakeholders.

Documents

24747 _ Report of the Pan-European Regional Preparatory Meeting for the United Nations 2023 Water Conference _ 368506 _ English _ 773 _ 356399 _ pdf
24747 _ Chair's Summary _ 369748 _ English _ 773 _ 359436 _ pdf
24747 _ Chair's Summary _ 369748 _ French _ 780 _ 359437 _ pdf
24747 _ Chair's Summary _ 369748 _ Russian _ 864 _ 359438 _ pdf
24747 _ Information Note _ 365416 _ English _ 773 _ 348813 _ pdf
24747 _ Information Note _ 365416 _ French _ 780 _ 348958 _ pdf
24747 _ Information Note _ 365416 _ Russian _ 864 _ 348814 _ pdf
24747 _ Flyer _ 365788 _ English _ 773 _ 349657 _ pdf
24747 _ Programme _ 366356 _ English _ 773 _ 352272 _ pdf
24747 _ Programme _ 366356 _ French _ 780 _ 352273 _ pdf
24747 _ Programme _ 366356 _ Russian _ 864 _ 352274 _ pdf

Background Materials

 

Background materials

 

Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the UNECE Region (UNECE, 2020)

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Regional Advocacy Paper: Building More Inclusive, Sustainable and Prosperous Societies in Europe and Central Asia (UNECE, 2017)

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Summary Progress Update 2021: SDG 6 – Water and Sanitation for All (UN-Water, 2021)

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Progress on Household Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – 2021 Update (WHO and UNICEF, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicators 6.1.1 and 6.2.1)

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Progress on Wastewater Treatment – 2021 Update (WHO and UN-Habitat on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.3.1)

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Progress on Ambient Water Quality – 2021 Update (UNEP on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.3.2)

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Progress on Water-Use Efficiency – 2021 Update (FAO on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.4.1)

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Progress on Level of Water Stress – 2021 Update (FAO on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.4.2)

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Progress on Integrated Water Resources Management – 2021 Update (UNEP on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.5.1)

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Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation – 2021 Update (UNECE and UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.5.2)

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Progress on Water-related Ecosystems – 2021 Update (UNEP on behalf of UN-Water, 2021) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicator 6.6.1)

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National Systems to Support Drinking-Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Global Status Report 2019 (WHO through GLAAS on behalf of UN-Water, 2019) (Based on latest available data on SDG indicators 6.a.1 and 6.b.1)

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UN World Water Development Report 2022 "Groundwater: Making the invisible visible" PDF

UN World Water Development Report 2021 “Valuing Water”

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UN World Water Development Report 2020 “Water and Climate Change”

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UN World Water Development Report 2019 “Leaving no one behind”

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UN World Water Development Report 2018 “Nature-based Solutions for Water”

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From Dialogues to Results: KEY MESSAGES FOR ACCELERATING CROSS-SECTORAL SDG 6 IMPLEMENTATION PDF
From Dialogues to Results: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCELERATING CROSS-SECTORAL SDG 6 IMPLEMENTATION PDF
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Opening

26466 _ Statement of Ms. Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary, UNECE _ 366681 _ English _ 773 _ 351648 _ pdf
26466 _ Statement of Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, UN-Water Chair _ 366915 _ English _ 773 _ 352275 _ pdf
26466 _ Joint presentation of H.E. Mr. Jamshed Khamidov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Tajikistan and H.E. Ms. Nathalie Olijslager, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Netherlands _ 366682 _ English _ 773 _ 351649 _ pdf

Session 1 - Make drinking water and sanitation available, safe and affordable for all

26501 _ Where do we stand with access to water and sanitation in the pan-European Region? Progress, gaps and opportunities, Mr. Oliver Schmoll, Programme Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe _ 366683 _ English _ 773 _ 351650 _ pdf
26501 _ Using the Protocol on Water and Health and its tools in achieving on the SDGs and the Water Action Decade: Serbia’s experience in target setting and equitable access, Ms. Biljana Filipovic Djusic, Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia _ 366684 _ English _ 773 _ 351651 _ pdf
26501 _ Water and Sanitation Safety Plans in Communities in Western Balkans (Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia) and Romania, Ms. Natasha Dokovska, Journalists for Human Rights, North Macedonia _ 366685 _ English _ 773 _ 351652 _ pdf

Session 2 - Tackle water pollution, conserve ecosystems and biodiversity and apply circular economy policies

26502 _ Lessons learned from the work to reduce water pollution in the Danube River Basin and its acceleration potential for achievement of the objectives of the International Water Action Decade and the SDGs, Mr. Adam Kovacs, ICPDR _ 366687 _ English _ 773 _ 351653 _ pdf
26502 _ Accelerating efforts to conserve and restore ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin at regional and national levels, Mr. Shamsiddin Kurbonov, Director, Information Analytical and Resources Centre of the Ministry of Water Management of the Republic of Uzbekistan _ 366688 _ English _ 773 _ 351654 _ pdf
26502 _ Accelerating efforts to conserve and restore ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin at regional and national levels, Mr. Shamsiddin Kurbonov, Director, Information Analytical and Resources Centre of the Ministry of Water Management of the Republic of Uzbekistan _ 366688 _ Russian _ 864 _ 351655 _ pdf
26502 _ European Green Deal and Water Policy for SDG 6 implementation in the European Union, Ms. Marijana Mance, International Relations Officer, European Commission, DG Environment _ 366689 _ English _ 773 _ 351656 _ pdf
26502 _ Creating and implementing a circular scheme for sanitation, Mr. Laurent Brunet, Directeur Technique, Eau France, Suez and FP2E _ 366690 _ English _ 773 _ 351657 _ pdf

Session 3 - Strengthen water governance at national and transboundary levels

26503 _ Remarks on progress in the water sector at national and transboundary levels in Kazakhstan, Mr. Serik Kozhaniyazov, Vice-Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan _ 366916 _ Russian _ 864 _ 352276 _ pdf
26503 _ The role of the National Policy Dialogue in Armenia in advancing the SDGs, Ms. Lilit Abrhamyan, Ministry of Environment of Armenia _ 366691 _ Russian _ 864 _ 351659 _ pdf
26503 _ Governance aspects of transboundary water cooperation based on the results of the SDG indicator 6.5.2, Mr. Aurélien Dumont, UNESCO and Ms. Sonja Koeppel, UNECE _ 366692 _ English _ 773 _ 351660 _ pdf
26503 _ International Joint Commission – UNECE Regional Preparatory Presentation, Ms. Jane Corwin, U.S. Chair, International Joint Commission _ 366693 _ English _ 773 _ 351661 _ pdf
26503 _ Major solutions achieved in transboundary water cooperation in the Sava River basin, Mr. Aleš Bizjak, Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning of Slovenia, and Mr. Samo Grošelj, International Sava River Basin Commission _ 366695 _ English _ 773 _ 351662 _ pdf

Session 4 - Strengthen climate resilience, reduce risks of floods and droughts and strengthen cooperation among water using sectors to reconcile competing needs

26504 _ Introductory remarks to the session, Mr. Octavian Bivol, Regional Chief for UNDRR in Europe and Central Asia _ 366917 _ English _ 773 _ 352277 _ pdf
26504 _ Mechanisms for strengthening climate resilience in transboundary cooperation in the Chu-Talas Basin, Ms. Indira Akbozova, Secretariat or the Chu Talas Water Management Commission _ 366696 _ Russian _ 864 _ 351664 _ pdf
26504 _ The Nexus Assessment process in the transboundary Drin River basin, Mr. Ylber Mirta, Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, North Macedonia _ 366697 _ English _ 773 _ 351665 _ pdf
26504 _ Integrated Drought Management Programme contribution towards SDGs and water related goals in Central and East European Region, Dr. Anna Smetanova, Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe _ 366698 _ English _ 773 _ 351666 _ pdf

Session 5 - Improve knowledge, management and protection of groundwater

26505 _ Dinaric Karst Transboundary Aquifer System (DIKTAS) project: achievements and its contribution to SDGs, Prof. Zoran Stevanovic, University of Belgrade, UNESCO expert _ 366699 _ English _ 773 _ 351667 _ pdf
26505 _ Pilot Project “Design and testing of a multipurpose transboundary groundwater monitoring network in the Extended Drin River Basin”: Main outputs and contribution to SDGs, Ms. Morgana Marku, Water Resources Management Agency of Albania _ 366700 _ English _ 773 _ 351668 _ pdf
26505 _ Catalyst action of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) for SDG6 implementation at scientific, professional and societal levels, Mr. Marco Petitta, IAH _ 366701 _ English _ 773 _ 351669 _ pdf
26505 _ Mapping groundwater data and indicators at EU-scale in support to the evaluation of the European WFD and of the UN SDGs implementation assessment, Ms. Dominique Darmendrail, French Geological Survey _ 366702 _ English _ 773 _ 351670 _ pdf

Session 6 - Accelerate progress through partnerships, financing, data, research and innovation

26506 _ Together for a water-secure world – Accelerating cross-sectoral action towards 2030, Ms. Janine Muzau, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection of Germany _ 366703 _ English _ 773 _ 351671 _ pdf
26506 _ Bosnia and Herzegovina: International partnership on the supporting reform of the water supply and sanitation sector, Mr. Igor Palandzic, World Bank, Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, Europe and Central Asia _ 366704 _ English _ 773 _ 351672 _ pdf
26506 _ Water-oriented Living Labs for a Water-Smart Society, Mr. Durk Krol, Executive Director, Water Europe _ 366705 _ English _ 773 _ 351673 _ pdf

Statements from the floor

26993 _ Statement by Austria, Mr. Gunter Liebel _ 367216 _ English _ 773 _ 352879 _ pdf
26993 _ Statements by Azerbaijan, Ms. Farida Alakbarova _ 367223 _ English _ 773 _ 352888 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by Finland, Ms. Anna-Stiina Heiskanen _ 367337 _ English _ 773 _ 353193 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by Greece, Ms. Maria Papaioannou _ 367217 _ English _ 773 _ 352880 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by the RussianFederation, Mr. Mikhail Evdokimov _ 367219 _ Russian _ 864 _ 352882 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by San Marino, Mr. Stefano Canti _ 367218 _ English _ 773 _ 352881 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by Ukraine, Mr. Oleksandr Bon _ 367025 _ English _ 773 _ 352464 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by Spain, Ms. Concepción Marcuello Olona _ 367220 _ English _ 773 _ 352883 _ pdf
26993 _ Statements by Slovenia, Mr. Ales Bizjak _ 367224 _ English _ 773 _ 352889 _ pdf
26993 _ Statements by the European Commission, Ms. Marijana Mance _ 367225 _ English _ 773 _ 352891 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by GWP CEE, Ms. Darja Istenič _ 367338 _ English _ 773 _ 353194 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by IGRAC, Mr. Neno Kukuric _ 367227 _ English _ 773 _ 352893 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by INLW, Ms. Ruth A Richardson _ 367228 _ English _ 773 _ 352894 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by Join For Water, Mr. Dirk Glas _ 367229 _ English _ 773 _ 352895 _ pdf
26993 _ Statements by SIWI, Ms. Tove Lexen _ 367230 _ English _ 773 _ 352896 _ pdf
26993 _ Statement by UNCDF, Ms. Rukan Manaz _ 367231 _ English _ 773 _ 352897 _ pdf

List of Participants

27299 _ List of Participants _ 367256 _ English _ 773 _ 370707 _ pdf