The fifth World Water Forum took place from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd of March. 20000 stakeholders gathered in Istanbul to discuss solutions to attain sustainable water use. The European Regional Process was present at the Forum in the European Regional Pavilion and organised the European Regional Session. Furthermore, the European Regional Document was presented to a braod audience. The activities of the European Regional Process and the European Water Partnership at the Forum are summarised in "EWP @ Istanbul". 
A detailed report of the European Session will be available shortly.

"We have achieved sustainable water resource management and
universal access to modern and safe water supply and
sanitation because we value water in all its dimensions – in its
economic, social, environmental and cultural importance"

To download the Vision click here .

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On 12 and 13 March the European Water Partnership organised the Conference "Climate Change Adaptation and Water - the need for stronger cooperation in Europe". Click here for the presentations and background material.

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