Proposals are welcome to host a seminar or a side-event at the 2012 World Water week on theme “Water and Food Security” during August 26-31, 2012.
the 2012 World Water week will be held on theme “Water and Food Security” during August 26-31, 2012 in Stockholm, Scandinavia’s expanding metropolitan capital. Experts, researchers, stakeholders and representatives from national and local governments, civil society, international organisations, the UN system, and businesses will participate to discuss opportunities, challenges and solutions to creating a water and food secure world.
Call for Proposals are welcome from organisations who wish to host a seminar or a side-event at the 2012 World Water Week. By hosting an event, organisations can engage a wide range of stakeholders in discussions and debate around a specific issue of their choice. Seminars and side events at the World Water Week are sessions where the content, format and programme is developed by the convening organisation(s). Seminars have a duration of three hours which allows for significant interaction and deep and wide exploration of an issue. Seminars run in parallel with workshops, other seminars and closed meetings. A side event is a one hour session at lunch time and in the late afternoon which is suitable for presenting an issue, a perspective, a report or a solution.
As an open platform, the World Water Week also provides the following options for individuals and organisations to be involved.
Present in a workshop : Everyone is welcome to submit an abstract to be considered for the workshops. The abstract must pertain to the thematic scope and must relate to a specific workshop topic. The workshop topics are determined by the Scientific Programme Committee.
Exhibit : Exhibition opportunities are primarily given to workshop and seminar convenors, sponsors of the World Water Week and founders of the Stockholm Water Prize. The purpose of the non-commercial exhibition’s is to share experiences and educate the participants on water-related issues.
Participate By attending :the World Water Week you will be able to discuss the latest developments in your field of expertise and have the opportunity to meet leading experts within the water community. Registration will open in May 2012.
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