The international symposium on the water-energy nexus

The International Symposium on resolving the Water-Energy Nexus is held within the framework of UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme (IHP) in collaboration with UNESCO's Renewable Energy Programme and is organized by the non-profit association RED-Ethique. The meeting is also a preparatory event to the 5th World Water Forum, which will take place in Istanbul in March 2009.

The Symposium will be held at UNESCO in Paris, France. Over 400 participants are expected, coming from all parts of the world and from different stakeholder groups, including: political and administrative leaders in international organizations, central and decentralized institutions, and non-governmental organizations; decision-makers of companies producing or exploiting energy, water, and sanitation services; representatives of water, energy, agricultural, urban, industrial and tourism sectors; managers of public and private companies in charge of technical policies regarding water and energy.

First announcement (PDF format - 144KB)
Pre-registration (PDF format - 136KB)