DUSHANBE, 20.06.2018. /NIAT “Khovar”/. The International Exhibition «Water for Sustainable Development» takes place in the government residence, «Kokhi Somon», within the framework of the holding of the International High-Level Conference on the implementation of the International Decade for Action «Water for Sustainable Development», 2018-2028.

According to the organizers, the objective of the exhibition is to promote awareness of the effective implementation of the International Decade for Action «Water for Sustainable Development», 2018-2028, by demonstrating the measures planned for the decade,  best practices and scientific achievements in the field of water resources. The exhibition is also aimed at further strengthening and developing cooperation between interested parties, introducing innovative methods, techniques and technologies for sustainable water resources management. In addition, the exhibition is aimed at establishing close business ties between various stakeholders.

The exhibition will be held under the general theme — «Water for Sustainable Development». It will focus on the implementation of the Plan of Action of the International Decade for Action, sustainable development and integrated water resources management for achieving social, economic and environmental objectives, cooperation in the water sector at the local, regional and international levels, rational use of water resources, reduction of water-related disaster risks, the impact of climate change on water resources, etc.

The exhibition will be attended by international and regional organizations, national ministries and departments, public organizations, private companies, academic and research institutions.