https://events.unesco.org/event?id=1229999485&lang=1033
The aim of the webinar is to collect priorities, ideas and challenges related to the four thematic areas of water security from youth and young professionals across the India. The inputs and priorities compiled by IYSC will be submitted to the youth steering committee of the 9th World Water Forum.
The objectives of the webinar are to:
- raise awareness about youth engagement in the 9th World Water Forum;
- identify priorities and recommendations from youth in India for submission to the Youth Steering Committee of Forum;
- facilitate networking with youth and young professionals in India for the 9th World Water Forum; and
- share best practices and projects in water and sanitation from the region that can contribute to the Initiative Dakar 2022
BACKGROUND
The 9th World Water Forum is scheduled to take place in 2022 in Dakar, Senegal. The Ministerial Declaration of the 8th World Water Forum, entitled “An Urgent Call for Decisive Action on Water”, outlines the importance to ‘Promote the potential of the young generation as agents for change and innovation in the search for solutions for water and sanitation challenges’.
In view of this, World Water Forum “International Youth Steering Committee (IYSC)” which comprises Youth Delegates to the World Water Council and youth-led organisations has set itself the goal of collecting priorities, ideas and challenges related to the four thematic areas from youth and young professionals across the world. The inputs and priorities compiled by IYSC will be submitted to the youth steering committee of the 9th World Water Forum.
Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) of UNESCO has been one of the key players of the World Water Forum. In addition, youth being a centre of work of UNESCO has agreed to support IYSC in organization of satellites events for compiling the input for 2022, 9th World Water Forum.
UNESCO New Delhi and Youth Water Warriors
The focus of the webinar will be placed on the role of young people in water security and how youth can further enhance their participation in decision-making processes. A pre-event survey will also be conducted to collect views and information from the youth participants.
Speakers
- Seetha Gopalakrishnan (Care Earth Trust, NGO)
- Mithila Naik (Khaana Chahiye Foundation, NGO; Affailiated to Water Youth Network)
- Gokul Halan (Keystone Foundation, NGO)
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