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Parliamentary Meeting on the occasion of the 10th World Water Forum
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Nusa Dua Indonesia
Summary
The World Water Forum is the world’s largest event on water, organized every three years. It brings together the global water community and key decision-makers to promote collective progress on addressing urgent water issues. The Parliamentary Meeting on the occasion of the 10th World Water Forum, co-organized by the Indonesian House of Representatives and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), will form a critical part of the political process at the Forum. Parliamentarians from around the world will have the opportunity to promote legislation to address water scarcity, enhance parliamentary cooperation on expanding access to safe water, and mobilize action on water for global security and prosperity.
For information regarding access to the World Water Forum, please refer to the general information note.