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International Hydropower Association World Congress 2009
The 2009 IHA World Congress will take place from 23-26 June 2009 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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22 Apr 2009 | Event
Nairobi Statement on Climate Change Adaptation
Ministers and senior officials from more than 20 countries joined government representatives, intergovernmental organisations and NGOs in Nairobi, to finalise the Nairobi Statement on Land and Water Management for Adaptation to Climate Change. …
21 Apr 2009 | News story
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Pakistan's water crisis
Pakistan is facing a fight that doesn't grab headlines these days.It's a fight over the future of the country's increasingly scarce supply of water. The World Bank is warning that the very viability of the nation is at stake. Laura Lynch reports from the Indus River delta. …
13 Apr 2009 | News story
Wake up: Nature has solution for world water crisis, says IUCN
Ministers at the World Water Forum need to pay more attention to the environment if they want to solve the world’s water crisis, according to IUCN. …
21 Mar 2009 | International news release
5th World Water Forum: IUCN at the World Water Forum - Friday, March 20, 2009
Two-thirds of the World's population will face water shortages by 2025. The World Water Forum, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 16 to 22 March, gathers more than 25,000 experts to find sustainable solutions to the water challenges the World faces. IUCN urges policy-makers at the forum to do more to protect the natural environment and make better use of the services nature offers for development and human security. Rivers and wetlands deliver vital services for people, such as clean drinking water, energy and healthy and sustainable livelihoods. Investing in good water governance is critical for a sustainable water future, both for countries themselves and the 260 river basins that cross borders. …
20 Mar 2009 | News story
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Southern Africa’s freshwater species in firing line
Many freshwater fish, crabs, dragonflies, molluscs and aquatic plants are at risk of extinction in southern Africa if its rivers and lakes are not protected from developers, according to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
19 Mar 2009 | International news release
Share water to make peace – IUCN
More people and less water could mean increased conflict for scarce shared water resources, warns IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). But in its latest report IUCN clearly shows how better cooperation over shared rivers can help governments avoid water crises. …
18 Mar 2009 | International news release
Gender makes a difference in water management
Women have considerable knowledge about water resources, including water quality and reliability, and are key to the success of water resources development and protection, according to IUCN. …
18 Mar 2009 | News story
Reform now, save water, says IUCN
Increased pressure on water means better laws, regulations and policies must be put in place if we are to sustain this precious resource, says IUCN’s latest report. …
17 Mar 2009 | International news release
No time to lose in fight against water crisis – IUCN
Leaders at the World Water Forum need to act now to find a solution to the water challenges facing the world, says IUCN. …
16 Mar 2009 | International news release
