Final report : 5th World Water Forum, 16-22 March 2009, Istanbul, Turkey

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2009

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5th World Water Forum Secretariat, Istanbul, TR

Abstract

This report provides detailed information on major aspects of the 5th World Water Forum (2009). Six global themes were discussed: Global Changes and Risk Management; Advancing Human Development and Millennium Development Goals (MDG); Managing and Protecting Water Resources and their Supply Systems to Meet Human and Environmental Needs, Governance and Management; Finance; and Education, Knowledge and Capacity Development. More specific topics were the basis for 111 thematic sessions, which debated actions to be carried out in order to meet global challenges. This is a comprehensive report.

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Co-published with the World Water Council

Keywords

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, WATER MANAGEMENT, WATER SUPPLY, DRINKING WATER, SANITATION SERVICES, SOCIAL EQUITY, GLOBAL, MIGRATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TURKEY, CONFERENCE REPORT, WATER GOVERNANCE, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS, DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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