Promoting knowledge and tools for collaboration and benefit- sharing on transboundary water resources

Type
Priority
Cooperation
Action groups
3B Implement transboundary cooperation to foster peace and prevent conflicts
Code
3B5
Date
DAY3 - Wednesday 23rd of March
Schedule
Room
Description

This session will present successful cases in which knowledge and tools are fostering transboundary cooperation on surface and groundwater resources worldwide, for improved management, collaboration and shared benefits.

Programme

7 Presentations
Panel discussion
Interaction with the audience

Keywords
Projects included

• Transboundary Cooperation: Tools for promoting peace and preventing conflict in the Niger basin
• Scientific tools and methodologies for transboundary cooperation
• Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus: assessment and dialogue for solutions and investments
• Assessing the inclusiveness of transboundary water management
• Water quality monitoring and data in transboundary rivers
• Global transboundary water partners knowledge and community exchange platform
• Lancang-Mekong water resources cooperation information sharing platform

Organizers

UNESCO-IHP
GWP

Other organizers

• UNECE
• China MWR

Duration
90'
Expected results, impacts and follow-up links with events and initiatives after the Forum

Compilation of messages to be promoted during events related to shared waters to be organized in 2022 and to be refined in view of the upcoming UN 2023 Water Conference.