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SUMMARY:Building a Platform for Sustainable Regional Groundwater Cooperati
 on
DTSTART:20250519T060000Z
DTEND:20250521T100000Z
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CONTACT:sagal.iman@igad.int\;253 21 33 37 32\;  M: +253 77 22 05 66
DESCRIPTION:\n Rationale and Objectives \n\n \nGroundwater resources pl
 ay a vital role in the socio-economic development and environmental sustai
 nability of the IGAD region. With ever-increasing demand for water due to 
 population growth and climate variability\, the need for effective governa
 nce and cooperation in managing shared groundwater resources has never bee
 n greater. Transboundary aquifers exemplify the necessity for collective m
 anagement approaches to address water scarcity\, pollution and similar cha
 llenges.\n \nIGAD is organising this forum\, bringing together scientists
 \, policymakers and practitioners from the Horn of Africa region and beyon
 d\, to exchange experience and discuss groundwater-related issues and poss
 ible solutions. \n \nThe 3rd Water Forum builds on the legacy of previous
  fora held in Nairobi and Entebbe\, dedicated to international cooperation
  and groundwater for resilience\, respectively. This Forum objective is to
  contribute to further development and harmonisation of regional policies\
 , standards and guidelines for groundwater use and protection\, enhancing 
 collaboration in assessing and managing of shared groundwater resources. I
 t aims to engage a wide range of stakeholders to exchange experience\, dis
 cuss current and possible activities and further strengthen the joint Plat
 form for Regional Groundwater Cooperation. \n \n\nhttps://indico.un.org/e
 vent/1017639/
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LOCATION:United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)/2nd Floor-- - Banquet Hal
 l  (Special events) (United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC - ADD))
URL:https://indico.un.org/event/1017639/
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