UNEP at World Water Week 2022

When: 23 August – 1 September 2022

Where: Online and in Stockholm, Sweden

World Water Week, occurring every year in Stockholm, is one of the most important gatherings of international organizations, researchers and policymakers around freshwater issues.

UNEP will be organizing online sessions on Prioritizing Indigenous Peoples in Water Policy on 24 August, The World Water Quality Assessment on 25 August, Valuing Swimways/Rivers on 25 August (UNEP-WCMC), and an in-person session on Valuing Wetlands as Water and Climate Solutions on 31 August.

UNEP will also have a booth for sharing information and holding discussions around its work on water.

Recent UNEP stories relating to fresh water:

1. Meet six young plastic pollution change-makers from Africa and India 

2. In Chile, UNEP supports roll out of landmark wetlands law 

3. What you need to know about the global resolution on sustainable lake management

4. As the climate dries the American west faces power and water shortages, experts warn

5. How to reduce pollution in Delhi’s waterways: study 

Other resources:

1. Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative.

2. Freshwater Strategic Priorities 2022-2025.

3. UNEP webinar on initiatives to get youth involved in wastewater action: "Innovations and Start-ups for COVID-19". Access the recording. Access Passcode: 1m*+ET*s 

4. Find out more about UNEP’s freshwater work.