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Positions for the climate negotiations in Bonn, May 14-25 2012

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.

 
Water: the bloodstream of the green economy

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.

 

Towards COP17 Durban

The Water and Climate Coalition (WCC) advocacy strategy included the development of joint statements, the promotion of policy recommendations as well as issuing regular responses to the UNFCCC negotiating texts. Read more

COP16 Mexico

Policy and Advocacy The Water and Climate Coalition undertook a number of policy and advocacy activities towards COP16, including statements, briefings, reports, and responses to the negotiating text. Read more... Events and Read more

UN Commission on Sustainable Development

CSD-17   At the Commission on Sustainable Development The GPPN had a busy two weeks at the 17th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, where the team was working hard Read more

Water day

Wednesday 2nd June, 9am – 6pm Federal Ministry for Education and Research, Heinemannstraße 2, 53175 Bonn. The Water and Climate Coalition, in partnership with UN Water and the Global Water Partnership, organised Read more

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