Organised by UNEP and UNU-INWEH, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
UNEP: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
The Global Wastewater Initiative: The Global Wastewater Initiative (GWWI) is a multi-stakeholder partnership launched in 2013. The Secretariat is hosted by UNEP. Its purpose is to address wastewater-related issues, prompt coordinated action and encourage new investments for sustainable wastewater management. The GWWI intends to bring about a paradigm shift in the way wastewater is seen, from waste to a resource, and prevent further pollution and degradation of our aquatic environment.
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WHO: The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has 6 regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
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EU DG HERA: The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority’s (HERA) mission is to prevent, detect, and rapidly respond to health emergencies. HERA was launched as a new European Commission Directorate-General on 16 September 2021, and carries out the Commission’s policies related to health preparedness and crisis response and ensuring the resilience of healthcare systems across Europe.
United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH): UNU-INWEH is the UN’s think tank on water, dedicated to providing knowledge-based solutions to global water challenges. Established in 1996 and hosted by the Government of Canada, UNU-INWEH works at the intersection of science, policy, and capacity development to support countries in achieving water-related Sustainable Development Goals. Through research, training, and strategic partnerships, the institute focuses on advancing integrated water management, strengthening water governance, and promoting evidence-based approaches to address pressing issues such as water security, climate change impacts, and pollution.
