10th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention (UNECE)

The Geneva Water Hub is pleased to participate in following events during the 10th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the UNECE Water Convention (MoP 10). Organized by Slovenia's Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)-hosted Water Convention Secretariat, the meeting will bring together over 500 participants from around 100 countries, including 40 high-level representatives, #MOP10 promises to be a crucial platform for shaping the future of water cooperation across borders.

October, 23rd 2024 - October, 25th 2024

Ljubljana, Slovenia

22 October 2024

Accelerating transboundary cooperation and the implementation of the Water Convention in new Parties through increased support and partnership - Matchmaking Event UNECE
Time: 09:30 – 17:30
Location: Stebrna Hall, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre; Room “Povodni mož PM 1+2” (Outdoor area B) Ljubljana Slovenia
Remarks: By invitation only. Director General Mark Zeitoun will be attending this event.

High-Level Session on the Regional Transboundary Cooperation Initiative on the Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin (SMAB)
Time: 3:00 - 18:00 (followed by a cocktail reception)
Location: Grand Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Remarks: By invitation only. Director General Mark Zeitoun will be attending this event, Geneva Water Hub and its historical partner Pôle Eau Dakar will be leading. Prof. Mark Zeitoun, Director General of the Geneva Water Hub will be attending.

More information about the programme HERE

23 October 2024

Opening Ceremony
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Location: Conference Center
Remarks: Our Lead Political Advisor, former Slovenian President Danilo Türk, will be in attendance.

Learn more about The Implementation Committee
Time: 13:30 – 14:45
Location: Stebrna Hall, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre; Room 4
Remarks: Moderated discussion with Committee members: Mr. Makane Moise Mbengue, Mr. Attila Tanzi and Ms. Dinara Ziganshina, and the Water Convention secretariat: Ms. Iulia Trombitcaia, moderated by Prof. Mark Zeitoun, Director General of the Geneva Water Hub.

More information about the programme HERE

25 October 2024

Transboundary data sharing as a tool for water diplomacy and promoting peace
Time: 08:30 – 09:45
Location: Stebrna Hall, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre; Room 4
Remarks: Our Lead Political Advisor, former Slovenian President, Danilo Türk, will be part of the panel.

Missing pieces of transboundary cooperation: civil society and youth
Time: 13:30 – 14:45
Location: Stebrna Hall, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre; Room 1&2
Remarks: Side Event with ISW - GWH - World Youth Parliament for Water – North American Youth Parliament for Water – Butterfly Effect. Moderated by Basilio Ghisletta, Programme Manager Policy and Law, Geneva Water Hub.

More information about the programme HERE

Press Release of the second ministerial meeting on the Senegal-Mauritania Aquifer Basin (EN)

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Communiqué de press de la deuxième réunion ministérielle sur le Bassin Aquifère Sénégal-Mauritanien (FR)

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