Date: 12–13 June 2025 Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris The 1st UNESCO Water Youth Dialogue successfully brought together 60 young water professionals and advocates from around the world for a 2 day high-impact exchange at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Held on 12 and 13 June 2025, the event was co-organized by UNESCO, and several youth organizations,…

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December 2024 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — UNCCD COP16 In early December 2024 the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) convened its 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Representing the Water Youth Network, Treasurer Dr Sinafekesh Girma joined delegates from around the world to ensure that young professionals had a clear,…

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Building on efforts of the Global Call to Action Coalition on Strengthening WASH Regulatory Systems, a member of the Water Youth Network [Faith A.O.] ideated a model for strengthening WASH Regulatory Data Systems. The model involves data sharing between a country’s corporate registry and a WASH regulatory body to enable geo-mapping of all WASH service…

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The Water Youth Network is excited to invite you to our Interactive Discussion Panel: “Youth-led Solutions for Water Resilience and Sustainable Land Management” happening in Riyadh! 🗓️ Date: December 4, 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 15:00 📍 Location: Children & Youth Resilience Pavilion This panel brings together inspiring youth leaders who are tackling water and…

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On November 19, 2024, we held an Intergenerational Fireside Chat at the Children & Youth Pavilion, focusing on “Water Governance: The Role of Youth in Shaping Sustainable Water Policies.” This session brought together youth leaders and experts to discuss how young people are addressing water challenges, influencing policies, and contributing to climate action. Each panelist…

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On October 17, 2024, Lako Stephane represented the Water Youth Network (WYN) at the High-Level Rome Water Dialogue on the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) at FAO headquarters in Rome. This critical event, which is part of the World Food Forum (WFF), brought together hundreds of participants, including government ministers, FAO representatives,…

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On October 8, 2024, the Water Youth Network (WYN) joined the World Food Forum’s (WFF) Rome Water Dialogue Youth Assembly. Co-organized by WFF, FAO’s Land and Water Division, and the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPM), the Assembly focused on youth-led responses to water scarcity in agriculture, part of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity…

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At World Water Week 2024, the Water Youth Network (WYN) had a great opportunity to represent young voices in water governance. On August 29, WYN took part in the session “Countries and Partners Step Up Collaboration Towards Resilient Agrifood Systems,” which focused on the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG). Rachana Mattur from…

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The Water Youth Network (WYN) proudly participated in World Water Week 2024, held from August 25 to 30 in Stockholm, Sweden. This year’s event was distinct for its increased focus on youth-led initiatives and intergenerational collaboration, providing young people with unprecedented opportunities to influence water governance. WYN played a central role, leveraging its platform to…

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Exciting news for young water advocates! The Water Youth Network (WYN) has been selected to join the Steering Committee of the Children and Youth Pavilion at COP29. This is a huge step forward for the organization and an important win for youth who are passionate about water issues and climate action globally. The Children and…

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By: Manal Bidar The 10th World Water Forum in Bali was an event to remember, not only for its focus on global water challenges but also for its remarkable inclusion and celebration of youth participation. As a young climate activist, I was both inspired and uplifted by the opportunities and platforms provided for young voices…

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Join our Water Youth Network Coordination Team! We’re looking for passionate individuals for these roles: Partnerships Coordinator, Water Governance Co-Coordinator, WASH Coordinator, and IWRM (Integrated Water Resources Management) Coordinator.   Apply by March 20 via the following link: https://linktr.ee/wateryouthnetwork   Roles Description: – Partnerships Coordinator: Facilitates and nurtures partnerships with organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to…

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COP28 marked a milestone for the Water Youth Network, as we organized a session at the COP Resilience Hub entitled Water and Nature Resilience in the Climate Era: Innovative, Holistic and Effective Governance alongside Arup, Global Water Partnership, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF), United Nations Water, and Indian Institute for Human Settlements. The session opened with…

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