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Science for Peace Parliamentary meeting- Water security and insecurity: Rebuilding peaceful coexistence with science
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Quy Nhon
Vietnam
Summary
Following on the theme of the first Science for Peace School Dealing with water scarcity and given the vital role of water in securing life, development and peace, the Science for Peace Parliamentary meeting seeks to bring together eminent parliamentarians, renowned scientists, water experts, researchers and stakeholders from various sectors. The primary objective of this meeting is to facilitate constructive dialogue, knowledge exchange and partnership building to develop effective strategies and policies to ensure water security for present and future generations. The meeting is being jointly organized by the IPU and the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE).
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