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UN-Water

@UN_Water

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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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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Jun 10
🌡️ Hotter-than-normal temperatures are forecast across much of the globe in the coming months. Seasonal forecasts help countries prepare for heat-related risks affecting health, water, agriculture and energy. buff.ly/23dfhBK #NowForClimate #WaterAction #ClimateAction
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Jun 9
🐪 The Silk Road Caravan has set out across Eurasia to spotlight rangelands and pastoralist communities. Launched by @UNCCD, the journey supports the #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists 2026: buff.ly/sk3UYUX #IYRP2026 #WaterAction = #ClimateAction
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Jun 9
El Niño is expected to reshape rainfall patterns around the world. Wetter conditions are forecast in some regions. Drier conditions are expected in others. Understanding these shifts helps communities prepare for floods, droughts and water-related risks: buff.ly/m35TCki
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Jun 8
Countries need stronger water and sanitation systems for a turbulent present and uncertain future. UN-Water supports countries through long-term capacity development, data systems and coordinated planning. Read the #QuestionsPeopleAsk on #SDG6 buff.ly/CGEOyrp
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Jun 5
Floods are becoming more frequent, more intense and are impacting more lives. Resilience is no longer optional. It must shape how we plan, invest, and respond to protect lives and support economies: buff.ly/cfW211d #WaterAction = #ClimateAction #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Jun 4
The climate crisis explained in 7 graphs. New data shows rising emissions are intensifying floods, droughts and water insecurity — but also highlights signs of hope as some countries reduce emissions. buff.ly/0Pkl0r5 #WaterAction = #ClimateAction #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Jun 4
The UN is recruiting a Director for the Division for Sustainable Development Goals at UN DESA in New York. Leadership role supporting the 2030 Agenda, #WaterAction Agenda and sustainable development. 📅 Deadline: 22 June Learn more: buff.ly/rTlTDpk #WaterJobs #Vacancy
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Jun 3
A new IUCN paper explores how nature-based education can help address climate change, biodiversity loss, water pollution & water insecurity. One example: a “watershed curriculum” linking school learning to local watershed health and management. 🔗 buff.ly/feCB4nl
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Jun 3
UNCCD COP17 will take place in Mongolia from 17–28 August 2026 under the theme: “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.” 💧 Water Day on 25 August will focus on drought risk management & cooperation on integrated water resources management. Learn more: buff.ly/LZfVek1
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Jun 2
Mountains provide food, medicine, water and help regulate air quality. Pastoralists also play a vital role as stewards of Indigenous and local knowledge and the rangelands that span 1/2 the planet. During #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists, we honour both people and landscapes.
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