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Kampala WASH Symposium (20 - 23 June 2016) The WASH Sustainability Forum will look beyond the conventional notion of “projects” to explore how WASH actors can and should work together within the wider complex system that deliver services and discuss how to drive whole-system change that supports the building of robust national systems. In 2016 World Water Week will focus on “Water and Sustainable Growth”. Experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries come to Stockholm to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing water-related challenges of today. We believe water is key to our future prosperity, and that together, we can achieve a water wise world. 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress Dates: 1-10 September 2016 Location: Honolulu, HI, US Venue: Hawaii Convention Center 6th Africa Water Week (AWW-6) Dates: July 18th to 22nd 2016 Venue: Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre Location:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The first under the SDG era, it has as its theme “Achieving the SDGs on Water Security and Sanitation”. The choice of the theme is driven by the recognition of the importance of laying the building blocks for Africa to achieve the SDG 6 as well as other inter-linking SDGs connected with water resources management and improved sanitation service delivery. It also represents the quest in the continent to place emphasis on matching commitments and plans with concrete actions with impact on the ground. It highlights Africa’s undaunted focus to achieving the Agenda 2063, the continent’s global strategy to optimize use of Africa’s resources for the overall benefit of all. Event website: http://africawaterweek.com/6/ Location : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Organized by: The Africa Water and Sanitation Local Authorities (AWASLA) World Water Week in Stockholm Dates: 28 Aug – 2 Sept 2016 World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Congress meets every four years to bring together leaders from government, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, business, UN agencies and indigenous and grass-roots organizations to discuss and decide on solutions to environment and development challenges worldwide. The event will hold a public forum consisting of debates, workshops, dialogues, round-table discussions, training courses, music and exhibitions, as well as a Members\’ Assembly that will deliberate on IUCN resolutions and recommendations regarding key conservation issues. Contact: Ewa Magiera, IUCN Media Relations Phone: +41 76 505 33 78 e-mail: [email protected] www: http://www.iucnworldconservationcongress.org/news World Water Congress & Exhibition 2016 Dates: 9 – 14 October 2016 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Theme: Shaping our Water Future The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the global event for water professionals. It offers new insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices shape the major transformation in water management that is underway. It draws over 5,500 of the top water, environment and related professionals from more than 100 countries from across the water sector, including thought leaders from within and beyond the water sector. Contact Email: [email protected] Congress: [email protected] Media: [email protected] Tel:+31 70 315 07 92 Exhibition Email: [email protected] Tel:+31 70 382 00 28 World Water Week is composed by over 200 sessions that cover the most important water and development issues. Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • May - June 2016 21