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UN-Water

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United Nations Water: Coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation for a better world. #WorldWaterDay #WorldToiletDay #WaterAction #Goal6 #SDG6 #WaterFacts

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Jun 2
There is no single UN agency for water. UN-Water helps coordinate expertise, partnerships and support from across the UN system to help countries accelerate progress on water and sanitation. These are #QuestionsPeopleAsk on #SDG6 buff.ly/CGEOyrp
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Jun 19
Climate science only makes a difference when people can understand and act on it. Science communication helps bridge the gap between research and real-world decisions — making climate action more inclusive, accessible and effective. 🔗 buff.ly/EcpX9E6
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Jun 18
A #SuperElNiño would test our disaster risk governance systems. With months of advance warning, the opportunity is clear: prepare early, act early, and reduce risk before hazards become disasters. Read more from @UNDRR: buff.ly/pN5d0gg
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Jun 18
A potential #SuperElNiño could bring more severe droughts, floods, heatwaves and wildfires around the world. In a warmer world, these impacts may be amplified — affecting water security, food production and forests alike. Learn more from @WorldResources: buff.ly/8PtX3QH
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Jun 17
A forecast can tell you rain is coming. But can it tell you if your home will flood? Impact-based early warning helps people understand what hazards mean for their lives — and take action before disasters unfold. 🔗 buff.ly/zijHUxd
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Jun 17
Rangelands sustain food security, water cycles, biodiversity and climate resilience — yet up to half are degraded or at risk. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, join the call to recognize, respect and restore these vital ecosystems. 🔗 buff.ly/Po6CdaS
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Jun 16
Safe housing starts with safe sanitation. At #WUF13, experts highlighted that housing cannot be safe, adequate or resilient without sanitation, water and other basic services. ▶️ Watch the session: buff.ly/qXvrkXn
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Jun 16
Keeping drinking-water guidance current for a changing world. WHO will launch the updated Guidelines for drinking-water quality at #SIWW2026 on 18 June, supporting countries to strengthen regulation, risk management and surveillance. Join the launch: buff.ly/XPR6ZfS
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Jun 15
Groundwater knows no borders. Join the second webinar in the Groundwater Matters series and explore why cooperation is essential for managing the world's shared aquifers. 📅 17 June | 14:00–15:30 CEST 🔗 Register: buff.ly/5rpWNwL
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Jun 12
🇸🇧 The Kira tribe in the Solomon Islands protected ancestral rainforest through Indigenous-led conservation. Traditional knowledge and community action established Malaita province’s first protected tribal land. #WaterAction = #ClimateAction buff.ly/IzCIwIP
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Jun 11
How can water drive stronger climate action? Join the interim meeting of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action on 16 June at the UNFCCC climate talks in Bonn. #WaterAction = #ClimateAction buff.ly/RHz5ARk
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Jun 11
New WHO report on household water treatment technologies. Nearly 2 billion people still rely on unsafe drinking water. The report supports countries and partners in identifying effective household water treatment technologies. Download: buff.ly/8o4Ceba
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Jun 10
🇻🇳 After flooding in Viet Nam, families are rebuilding homes, livelihoods and hope. With support from IOM and CERF, nearly 3,000 households received emergency assistance to help recover and prepare for future disasters. #WaterAction = #ClimateAction buff.ly/YTYRGt8
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