July 9-10, 2009
Atlanta, GA, USA

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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, and CIFAL Atlanta are pleased to offer the fourth annual “International Water Forum: Securing a Sustainable Water Supply: The Perspective of Relief Organizations.” to be held in Atlanta, GA, United States, on July 9-10 of this year.

Global water scarcity is one of the greatest crises affecting worldwide health and economic development today. While there are enormous water resources in many parts of the continent, there is scarcity in many others. This by-invitation-only Forum will facilitate an open, frank discussion on how governments can work in partnership with international aid organizations, the private water sector and civil society organizations towards a sustainable water supply.

The International Water Forum 2009 will bring together representatives of international aid agencies, assistance-receivers, and best management practitioners from countries and cities around the world and it will highlight cutting-edge ideas and best practices in integrated water resource management, including thought provoking sessions on the following related topics: governance, technologic advances and water treatment, health and sanitation, and climate change and adaptation, among others.

Our desired outcomes are that we share our successes and approaches; learn from each other; and establish relationships that will enable all participants to assist each other in solving these problems.

Participants:

More than 40 senior-level water experts and local government officials including mayors, city managers, utility and public works officials and environmental affairs directors are expected to attend.  They will represent international water agencies, world-renowned academic institutions and medium-to large-size cities from the Americas.