The SD-WISHEES workshop hosted on the 10th World Water Forum covered the importance of climate action by highlighting the impact of extreme water climate events on indigenous peoples and cultural heritage.
Achieving a “Net Zero” equivalent for water and the role of partnerships
As the concept of “Net Zero” for carbon has galvanized global efforts towards climate action, there is a growing need to establish a similar compelling movement for water. This session aimed to inspire a wider audience to recognise water as a valuable and limited commodity and create a movement as […]
WORKSHOP: Extreme water events and indigenous peoples workshop
The increasing number of extreme water-related climate events is affecting our ways of life, and destroying the cultural heritage that has taken thousands of years to be established. May 20th, SD-WISHEES will be hosting a workshop on “Extreme water events and indigenous peoples: how ancestral knowledge can support climate adaptation […]
PRE-LAUNCH EVENT: Water Policies to Support Investments in Humans and Nature
HR2W, together with co-authors, will be hosting a pre-launch event for our new publications “Water Policies to Support Investments in Humans and Nature: A compilation of Good Practices”, one in the African Region and one for Asia and the Pacific Region. The event will take place at the 10th World […]
Revisiting the winning projects of the UNECE “PPP and Infrastructure Awards”
For too long, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have fixated on individual projects rather than embracing a broader, transformative approach to infrastructure development. This narrow focus has limited their potential to address the complex challenges outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the UNECE “PPP and Infrastructure Awards” aim to change […]
Equal Access to PPPs and Sustainable Services
Our CEO Amanda Loeffen, participated in a forum at UNECE’s 8th International Forum on 9th May 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. The forum focus was on “Accelerating the SDGs and Climate Action: The contribution of sustainable PPPs and infrastructure finance to recovery, resilience, and reconstruction” and it was moderated by Camille […]
Stakeholder Participation in PPPs at the 8th UNECE International PPP Forum
The Stakeholder Participation in PPPs session at the 8th UNECE International PPP Forum in Istanbul, Turkey held on May 8th brought together experts and practitioners to explore the pivotal role of engagement in driving sustainable development through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Stakeholder engagement in PPPs is integral to achieving SDGs, promoting […]
