The Water and Climate Coalition has prepared a positions document for the UNFCCC meeting in Bonn in May 2012. The main points are:

• There needs to be a consolidated approach to address the pivotal role of water in UNFCCC programmes and mechanisms.

• Water management knowledge should guide the work of the UNFCCC Adaptation Committee.

• The Coalition welcomes the opportunity to illuminate water and climate change impacts and adaptation strategies at the technical workshop in Mexico City July 23-25.

• A thematic action initiative on water resources should be developed under the Nairobi Work Programme.

• Water should be highlighted as cost effective and equitable aspect in national damage, disaster and risk (DRR) strategies.

• Water should be specifically addressed in the informative systems on safeguards and national REDD+ plans.

Read the full positions here.

By Stockholm International Water Institute

The 6th World Water Forum, taking place in Marseille from March 12-17, is an important stepping stone to strengthen the voice of water in the process leading up to Rio+20. At this juncture, the Stockholm International Water Institute strongly urges that following points are emphasised in the outcome of Rio+20.