World Water Week to focus on Water and Climate

CPWC is coordinating two Water & Climate Days during this year's World Water Week in Stockholm, together with over 40 international organizations. The IPCC Technical Paper on Water and Climate will be presented, and its meaning for water managers discussed. Includes a High Level Debate in preparation for the World Water Forum in March 2009.

Go to the World Water Week websiteThe 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm (17-23 August 2008, Sweden) will be held in the Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Center. The World Water Week in Stockholm promotes the exchange of views and experiences between the scientific, business, policy and civil society communities, thereby advancing the water, environment, health, livelihood and poverty reduction agendas. As an annual platform, and in every respect, the World Water Week highlights concrete work that matters for the poor, for the environment and for our shared future.

Together with SIWI and BMU, CPWC coordinates two Water and Climate Days, 20 and 21 August 2008. Participating organizations include SIWI, BMU, BMZ, IPCC, WMO, World Bank, IUCN, World Water Council, IGRAC and WWF.