Joint call with civil society for stronger UN action on water
7/06/2023
AquaFed has joined civil society organisations in a letter to the UN Secretary General to call for specific actions that will strengthen policy dialogue and multi-lateral coordination on water.
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We urge other organisations to also sign the letter to H.E Mr. Guterres, which was initiated by the International Secretariat for Water and the Butterfly Effect.
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Our joint call is for:
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The prompt appointment of a UN Special Envoy for Water with a strong political mandate to mobilize Governments and all relevant stakeholders around water issues.
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The adoption of a UN General Assembly Resolution establishing regular intergovernmental meetings on water, building on the success of the March conference.
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The letter also has a strong message about maintaining momentum after the UN Water Conference earlier this year: The UN 2023 Water Conference should not be a one-off opportunity to put water at the heart of the international agenda, but the first of a regular mechanism that will lead to a resilient, equitable and sustainable water management for present and future generations.
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You can find the letter in French, Spanish and English.
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