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UN Water Convention supports climate change adaptation and cooperation in shared basins through 101 joint institutions
Water Convention and partners strengthen investment in transboundary water cooperation through training in Uganda
Pan-European countries launch the Equitable Access Score-card 2.0 – a tool to shape future water and sanitation policies and realize the human rights to water and sanitation
Transboundary water cooperation takes centre stage at One Water Summit, showcasing UN Water Convention 
COP 29 initiative supported by UNECE will strengthen integration of water in the climate agenda  
Executive Secretary builds on strong EU partnership in Brussels visit
Ministers advance joint efforts on Regional Transboundary Cooperation Initiative for the Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin
Case studies inspire data- and information-sharing in transboundary basins, supported by UN Water Convention
UNECE @ COP29: mobilizing for climate action
Parties strengthen UN Water Convention to jointly address global water crises
Governments affirm role of UN Water Convention in building climate resilience 
10th Meeting of the Parties to UN Water Convention to advance cooperation on global water challenges
Uzbekistan strengthens industrial safety, water and sanitation management with UNECE support
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
South Sudan eyes Water Convention accession for stronger water governance and development opportunities
Zimbabwe joins UN Water Convention, leading wave of countries in Southern Africa 
Executive Secretary calls for targeted policies in key SDG transition areas at UN High-Level Political Forum
Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention in milestone for water cooperation worldwide
Zimbabwe fast-tracks progress on UN Water Convention accession, aiming to accrue multiple benefits
Mediterranean countries come together to increase climate resilience of water and sanitation sectors
Fourth International Baghdad Water Conference spotlights importance of transboundary water cooperation for peace and development in the region and role of UN Water Convention
Water Convention facilitates negotiations between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia on the establishment of the Luapula River and Lake Mweru Authority
As widespread droughts spark national emergencies in Southern Africa, Water Convention and partners convene in Zambia to strengthen transboundary water cooperation
International experts gather at UNECE workshop in Bratislava to discuss the prevention of industrial accidents and related water pollution from tailings
Chad validates its strategy and implementation plan for the Water Convention