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2013 - UN Year of Water Cooperation

In December 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2013 as the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation.

Water, a vital resource unlike any other, knows no borders. For instance, 148 countries share at least one transboundary river basin. As rapid urbanisation, climate change and growing food needs put ever-increasing pressure on freshwater resources, the objective of the year is to raise awareness of the potential for, and value of increased cooperation in relation to water.

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DATE	EVENT	LOCATION	PROFILE

2013	UN International Year of Water Cooperation	Worldwide	view
October 2012 - February 2013	Help save the Ciliwung River!	Indonesia	view
September 2012	'Rivers Matter' - World Rivers Day Photo Tribute	Australia	view

Directory of IRF, Industry and Other Events

IRF are involved in events each year as either partners, event organisers and/or major beneficiaries. Events with our involvement are outlined in the events table below.

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DATE	EVENT	LOCATION	INFO

29 Sept 2013	World Rivers Day 2013	Worldwide	view World Rivers Day 2013 WORLDWIDE World Rivers Day is a waterways celebration held annually on the last Sunday in September. In 2013, World Rivers Day falls on September 29. It is widely promoted in the northern hemisphere, notably in Canada where the concept was developed by renowned river conservationist Mark Angelo. Today, millions of people participate in over thirty countries, with events held in Poland, England, USA, Spain, Japan and Russia as well as Australia. In keeping with the original concept, the IRF is promoting World Rivers Day throught its global network, and for the second year in a row, is developing an Australian focused campaign. If you are interesting in holding a World Rivers Day event in your region, email patricia@riverfoundation.org.au to learn more about how the IRF can help. 29 Sept 2013
23-26 Sept 2013	16th International Riversymposium 2013	Brisbane. Australia	view 16th International Riversymposium 2013 BRISBANE. AUSTRALIA The International Riversymposium is managed by the International Watercentre, and is the preeminent international river management conference. The International and Australian Riverprizes are presented during the conference at the Gala Dinner. Attended by leading scientists, community groups, government agencies and corporate leaders from over 25 nations, the Riversymposium is the ultimate river and water management conference where the latest thinking and proven solutions are explored and debated. The 16th International Riversymposium, 23-26 September 2013 in Brisbane, Australia, will explore the theme 'Rivers: linking water-energy-food'. More information: - 16th International Riversymposium Website - International and Australian Riverprize 23-26 Sept 2013
11-13 Sept 2013	5th European River Restoration Conference	Vienna, Austria	view 5th European River Restoration Conference VIENNA, AUSTRIA Rivers and the waters they contain are the life blood of the European landscape but they need protection and restoration. This event provides an opportunity to share and learn about the successes and challenges of river restoration and be a part of the revival of rivers in Europe. The Conference will provide: Exciting examples of practical efforts to restore the natural state and functioning of rivers and how this has improved flood risk management, river ecology, and supported green infrastructure and community development. Several sites along the Danube will be visited on inspiring field trip excursions. Exchange of expertise – about River Restoration from expert presentations, field trips to restoration sites, and workshop sessions Valuable networking opportunities – the ideal platform to meet and share ideas with like minded professionals and practitioners involved in protection and restoration of Europe’s rivers. The 5th River Restoration Conference will highlight what leading river restoration thinkers and practitioners have to offer in helping to bring new thinking into achieving goals of restoring and managing Europe’s Rivers. It will support river managers, those tasked with implementing policy, and those undertaking river restoration on the ground to access current state of the art thinking and approaches. The inaugral IRF European Riverprize will also be awarded at the Gala Dinner as part of this event. 11-13 Sept 2013
1-6 Sept 2013	World Water Week 2013	Stockholm, Sweden	view World Water Week 2013 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN World Water Week is hosted and organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and takes place each year in Stockholm. The World Water Week has been the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues since 1991. Each year the World Water Week addresses a particular theme to enable a deeper examination of a specific water-related topic. While not all events during the week relate to the overall theme, the workshops driven by the Scientific Programme Committee and many seminars and side events do focus on various aspects of the theme. The themes change each year, but each fits within a broader "niche" that covers several years. The current niche for 2009-2012 is "Responding to Global Changes", which looks at the potential and necessary responses in water policy, management and development to address pervasive and increasingly impacting global changes. The themes within the current niche are: 2009: Accessing Water for the Common Good 2010: The Water Quality Challenge 2011: Water in an Urbanising World 2012: Water and Global Food Security 2013: Water Cooperation: Building Partnerships 1-6 Sept 2013 World Water Week 2012
30 June 2013	River of Light	Red Deer, Alberta, Canada	view River of Light RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA On the 30th June 2013 the Red Deer River in Alberta, Canada will become the stage for a spectacular light installation that will transform the cities waterway into a *River of Light. Commissioned by the Central Alberta Historical Society for the Red Deer City Centennial, the River of Light* will be the 3rd in a series of growing evolving installations created by UK based artistic studio, Creatmosphere that not only celebrate the importance of the river to the Red Deer community but also celebrate the rivers of the world through public art Having taken place originally on the River Thames in London, UK in 2008, the River of Light has gained local and international recognition through it’s ability to not only engage communities to participate in the work but also to highlight the importance of river preservation and water conversation on a global scale. Set to be bigger and more far-reaching than ever, Creatmosphere will be launching a crowdfunding campaign on the 4^th March 2013 that aims to raise money for the River of Light and also illuminate issues surrounding river preservation and water conversation globally. 30 June 2013 River of Light \| Red Deer
05 Jun 2013	World Environment Day 2013	Various, Worldwide	view World Environment Day 2013 VARIOUS, WORLDWIDE World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere. Through WED, the UN Environment Programme is able to personalize environmental issues and enable everyone to realize not only their responsibility, but also their power to become agents for change in support of sustainable and equitable development. Everyone counts in this initiative and WED relies on you to make this happen! We call for action - organise a neighborhood clean-up, stop using plastic bags and get your community to do the same, plant a tree or better yet organize a collective tree planting effort, walk to work, start a recycling drive... the possibilities are endless. Whatever you do, tell us about it! We will post your activities on WED website and make it part of the Wide World of WED map. 05 Jun 2013 World Environment Day Website
17-20 May 2013	River Rally	St Louis, Missouri	view River Rally ST LOUIS, MISSOURI Mark your calendars! River Rally 2013 is headed to the Great Rivers State of Missouri. Over 500 advocates for healthy rivers and watersheds will gather at the confluence of two of our country's largest waterways. With more than 80 educational speakers, a celebratory River Heroes banquet, field tours and unsurpassed networking, River Rally is your best opportunity of the year for professional development. Trust us, this is one event you won't want to miss! 17-20 May 2013 View the website
7-9 May 2013	Ozwater '13	Perth, Australia	view Ozwater '13 PERTH, AUSTRALIA Ozwater'13 will be held in Perth, Western Australia from May 7 - 9, 2013. Ozwater is now "Australia's International Water Conference and Exhibition" and will address issues not only important to Australia but from around the world. 7-9 May 2013 Ozwater Website \| Email Ozwater
2 Feb 2013	World Wetlands Day 2013	Worldwide	view World Wetlands Day 2013 WORLDWIDE World Wetlands Day marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which occured on 2nd February 1971. World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in 1997. Since then government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups have celebrated World Wetlands Day by undertaking actions to raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. These activities include seminars, nature walks, festivals, launches of new policies, announcement of new Ramsar sites, newspaper articles, radio interviews and wetland rehabilitation. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2013 is Wetlands and Water Management. 2 Feb 2013 The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
2013	2013 Year of the River	Wabash, Indiana	view 2013 Year of the River WABASH, INDIANA 2013 View the website

2013 - UN Year of Water Cooperation

IRF Campaigns

Directory of IRF, Industry and Other Events

World Rivers Day 2013 WORLDWIDE

16th International Riversymposium 2013 BRISBANE. AUSTRALIA

5th European River Restoration Conference VIENNA, AUSTRIA

World Water Week 2013 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

River of Light RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA

World Environment Day 2013 VARIOUS, WORLDWIDE

River Rally ST LOUIS, MISSOURI

Ozwater '13 PERTH, AUSTRALIA

World Wetlands Day 2013 WORLDWIDE

2013 Year of the River WABASH, INDIANA

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