UN water
UN-Wasser ( English UN-Water ) is a sub-organization of the United Nations , which was established in 2003 after the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002. The purpose is to support states in achieving the " Millennium Development Goals " in the area of " water " by 2015.
The main topics are drinking water and access to it, water resources , water pollution and water-related disasters worldwide. The organization also aims to improve cooperation between government activities and development organizations.
The chairman is Gilbert F. Houngbo . UN-Water organizes the annual World Water Day and was responsible for the UN Decade for Water 2005–2015 . It also publishes the World Water Report , which is now published annually in March . The offices are mainly located in Geneva .
The 24 members consist of UN institutions, programs and funding instruments that are indirectly involved in water issues. These include the World Health Organization , the Food and Agriculture Organization , the World Meteorological Organization , the UN Environment Program and the UN Development Program .
See also
- UN Decade of Biodiversity
- UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
- World Water Forum
- World Water Council
- Right of access to clean water (resolution 64/292)
- List of international organizations in Geneva
Web links
- Official website (English).
- Website of the UN Water for Life Decade 2005–2015 - It is time to say good-bye