Euwi - European Water Initiative

Green Energy and Waste Management Forum for South-East Europe - a very successful business mixture

Despite the difficulties in these sectors, the organizer reported 20% growth in the number of exhibitors. 'Impressive was the share of the foreign companies - over 60% of the participants. This fact confirms that the South-East Europen region is an attractive market for investors.' - says Maya Kristeva, CEO of Via Expo.

Visitors had the opportunity to see the latest products, provided by 412 direct exhibitors and represented companies from 33 countries in 4 halls.

Newsletter Update #3. Summary of 2011 and plans for 2012

Starting from 2012 the newsletter Update on National Policy Dialogues in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia will be produced jointly by UNECE and OECD. The Newsletter is available in both English and Russian languages.

National Policy Dialogues on Integrated Water Resources Management

National Policy Dialogues (NPDs) on integrated water resources management and water supply and sanitation are the main operational instrument of the European Union Water Initiative (EUWI) Component for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA).

News update on EUWI during World Water Week 2011

The EU Water Initiative (EUWI) recently highlighted some of its main achievements from the last 12 months to an international audience of some 2,000+ water sector professionals attending World Water Week (WWW) in Stockholm from 21 – 26 August. In particular, some of the EUWI’s successes e.g. strengthening political commitment to support the water sector in EU Member States and in developing countries, promoting water governance and capacity building, gained specific mention.

Summary World Water Day 2011 (WWD 2011) in Capetown

World Water Day 2011 (WWD 2011) convened in Cape Town, South Africa on 22 March 2011. Under the theme of “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge,” participants gathered to hear addresses from dignitaries such as His Royal Highness, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, Chair of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB), Edna Molewa, Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, South Africa, and Joan Clos, Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN-HABITAT.

Two eco events on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management and Recycling for South East Europe

Two Environmental Events on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management and Recycling for South East Europe to be held on 13-15 April, 2011

AWG Newsletter October 2010 (French version)

AWG Newsletter October 2010 (english version)

EUWI meets Mr Borkey, responsible for the water supply and sanitation programme of the OECD

At Stockholm Water Week 2009-08-20, EUWI meets Mr Peter Börkey, responsible for the water supply and sanitation programme of the OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

The OECD has the secretariat function for the Environmental Action Plan (EAP) Task Force for Central and Eastern Europe. This task force is involved in the EUWI EECCA working group that covers the countries of the former Soviet Union.

EUWI meets Dr. Emad Adly, from AOYE: Arab Office for Youth and Environment

At Stockholm Water Week 2009-08-20, EUWI meets Dr. Emad Adly,

from AOYE: Arab Office for Youth and Environment