Kazakhstan-Initiated UN Water Organization Talks Begin
Discussions have commenced regarding Kazakhstan's proposal for a new UN Water Organization, with initial talks taking place at RES 2026. This potential international body aims to address global water challenges and could offer significant benefits to water-stressed regions like Cyprus.
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How an International Water Organisation could help Cyprus
Kazakhstan has launched formal international consultations to establish a United Nations-backed International Water Organisation (IWO), a move intended to centralise a global water agenda that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has described as “fragmented”. The proposal, presented during the Regional Ecological Summit (RES-2026) in Astana this week. Climate diplomacy The initiative is part of Astana’s “extroverted” diplomatic […]
By Stelios Marathovouniotis
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The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Consultations on establishing an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), an initiative put forward by Kazakhstan, commenced on April 23 as part of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026, launching a formal process to strengthen global water governance. Participants exchanged views on the future of water governance, including… The post Talks Begin on Kazakhst...
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