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Update on the INBO's 12th World General Assembly (7-10 October 2024), a 4-day gathering, hosted the Water4All policy forum event.

INBO, the prestigious international network of basin organisations, is dedicated to water management at the river basin level. It gathers river basin managers, policymakers, and stakeholders worldwide. Bringing together stakeholders in basin management and developing concerted and innovative solutions was at the heart of this event. The World General Assembly coincided with the INBO 30th anniversary and the French Water Law 60th one.

Some figures for the INBO 2024 event:

  • 350 participants
  • 60 countries represented
  • 9 ministers and state secretaries
  • 60 water directors

Learn more about the different sessions and workshops held during the event: details' link: World General Assembly 2024 - INBO

The Water4All event:

The theme was: Implementing EU water directives and addressing the technical and governance gaps. The international strategy of Water4All, especially its river basin approach, was also discussed. It aimed to promote the Water4All project and to present the work done on policy gaps. It was also a moment to exchange.

  • Introduction to the Water4All project and its objectives
  • Presentation of the International Strategy and River Basin Approach
  • Discussion on water policy gaps and potential solutions

The INBO gathering allowed individual meetings between Water4All representatives and Albania, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Morocco, Turkey, Indonesia, and Poland.

The event allowed for fruitful discussions with stakeholders providing both inputs for the work, as well as contacts for further interactions.

Have a look at the leaflet summarizing the work on Policy Gaps & Solutions: link here

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October 2024

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Water4All Policy Forum Event and the INBO World General Assembly 2024 hosting the Water4All event. They are going to be held in Bordeaux, France, from October 7 to 10. 

The INBO prestigious international event is dedicated to water management at the river basin level and will gather river basin managers, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the globe.



As part of this assembly, the Water4All Partnership, co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, will host a special event focused on implementing EU water directives and addressing the technical and governance gaps. The International strategy of Water4All and especially its river basin approach will also be discussed.

It aims to promote the Water4All project and to present the work done on policy gaps. It is also a moment to exchange.



Event Highlights



Lunchtime Side-Event

  •   Date: October 8, 2024
  •   Time: 13:00 - 14:00 CET

 Agenda:

  1. Introduction to the Water4All project and its objectives
  2. Presentation of the International Strategy and River Basin approach
  3. Discussion on water policy gaps and potential solutions



Dedicated Space Throughout the Conference



Engage with our team, explore our flyers, and discuss specific tasks like the Gaps report and the International Strategy.



This event is an excellent opportunity to promote the Water4All project, present our work on policy gaps and exchange ideas on available solutions and implementation strategies, but also discuss the International strategy with river basin managers from all around the world. 



For more information, visit INBO World General Assembly 2024.

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.