From 2008-11-26 to 2008-11-28

Venue: Paris, France

Summary:
The International Symposium on resolving the Water-Energy Nexus is held within the framework of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP) in collaboration with UNESCO’s Renewable Energy Programme and is organized by the non-profit association RED-Ethique. The meeting is also a preparatory event to the 5th World Water Forum, which will take place in Istanbul in March 2009.

Over 400 participants are expected, coming from different stakeholder groups, including: political and administrative leaders in international organizations, central and decentralized institutions, and non-governmental organizations; decision-makers of companies producing or exploiting energy, water, and sanitation services; representatives of water, energy, agricultural, urban, industrial and tourism sectors; managers of public and private companies in charge of technical policies regarding water and energy.

Organizers: UNESCO and RED-Ethique
Contact Name: Valérie-Anne Kodjovi
E-mail: valerie-anne.kodjovi@developpement-durable.gouv.fr
URL: http://www.unesco.org/water/news/pdf/FIRST_ANNOUNCEMENT_MAY_08.pdf