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Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Apr 25, 2024

As widespread droughts spark national emergencies in Southern Africa, Water Convention and partners convene in Zambia to strengthen transboundary water cooperation

The event was designed to support states, river basin and lake organizations

On 29 February 2024 Zambia declared a National Crisis and Emergency regarding a drought gripping the country and which has decimated food and energy supply. Other Southern African countries have declared similar National Emergencies due to severe drought, including Zimbabwe in April. Severe droughts have also developed or recently intensified…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Apr 09, 2024

Chad validates its strategy and implementation plan for the Water Convention

The 10th session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention in October 2024 will be an opportunity for Chad to present its priority needs on the basis of this plan and explore possible support from technical and financial partners

Much of Chad's water resources are shared, notably the Lake Chad basin and its many tributaries and distributaries (shared with Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Algeria), the Niger River basin (shared with Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Nigeria) and the Nubian…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Mar 01, 2024

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety is visiting Côte d'Ivoire to raise awareness on life saving actions

The Special Envoy will launch the United Nations Global Campaign for Road Safety, in partnership with JCDecaux, under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement

The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, will visit Côte d'Ivoire (29 February - 3 March 2024) to support national authorities' road safety initiatives. In particular, the Special Envoy will launch the United Nations Global Campaign for Road Safety, in partnership with JCDecaux, under the motto…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Jan 25, 2024

Sierra Leone accelerates progress on Water Convention accession

A high-level commitment for Sierra Leone’s accession was the main outcome of the National workshop organized on 23-24 January 2024 by the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation through the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA)

Sierra Leone shares four major rivers with the neighbouring countries of Guinea and Liberia, including the Great Scarcies, Little Scarcies and Moa shared with Guinea, and Mano River shared with Liberia. All provide crucial freshwater that sustains ecosystems, livelihoods and the well-being of communities. In this context, Sierra Leone has…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Jan 23, 2024

Burkina Faso confirms interest in joining the Water Convention to improve management of its shared water resources in a context of increased climate change

Joining the Water Convention will enable Burkina Faso to consolidate its existing cooperation with neighbouring countries, by facilitating the implementation and application of these regional legal frameworks

Burkina Faso is one of the Sahelian countries hardest hit by the effects of climate change, experiencing torrential rains and floods, as well as periods of insufficient rainfall. To help address these challenges, through adaptation, resilience and concerted, shared management of its water resources, Burkina Faso officially confirmed on 19…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Dec 11, 2023

Water cooperation must remain at core of climate action to address security and health risks, urges United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) at COP28

This call was further backed up by a new Policy Brief issued by the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition, comprising over 40 governments and organizations

Climate change is a major stress factor for the world’s water resources, heightening risks of conflict in shared basins, threatening health and undermining sustainable development. During high-level discussions held at COP28 on the thematic days on Peace, Security, and Health and on Agriculture, Food and Water, UNECE and its partners…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Sep 25, 2023

3rd Forum of Mayors to gather 50 city leaders at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in push for networked and inclusive multilateralism

A rich programme of side events will address pressing issues such as the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within local governments

The 3rd Forum of Mayors will bring together some 50 city leaders from around the world at the United Nations in Geneva on 2-3 October to share practical experiences of urban regeneration, and to help harness cities’ unique role in addressing some of the key challenges of our time. Mayors will focus…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Jul 04, 2023

In times of water stress, countries highlight importance of transboundary cooperation and growing membership of Water Convention

The meeting welcomed the four new Parties to the Water Convention, and numerous countries also reported on progress in their process of accession to join the Convention

Bringing together countries to share progress and experience on how to effectively manage their shared waters is a key characteristic of the Water Convention. Cooperation for the management of transboundary waters to promote sustainability, peace and security is the Convention’s mantra - especially relevant as climate change increases pressure on…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Jun 12, 2023

Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention

Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa

On 8 June 2023 Namibia became the first Southern African country, and 8th country in Africa, to accede to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UN Water Convention). Namibia, which has a population of some 2.5 million people, shares all its perennial rivers…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Apr 25, 2023

Guinea-Bissau accedes to the Aarhus Convention, opening new horizons for environmental democracy in Africa and worldwide

The Convention will help Guinea-Bissau to uphold the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as universally recognized by the Human Rights Council and United Nations General Assembly

Guinea-Bissau has acceded to the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention), bringing the total number of Parties to 47. By promoting public engagement in environmental decision-making, the Convention will help Guinea-Bissau to uphold the right to a clean, healthy…

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