21-22 April 2008 Rome, Lazio, Italy
First Meeting of the Task Force on Extreme Weather Events Under the Protocol on Water and Health to the UNECE Water Convention

During the meeting, the Task Force will consider implementation of its mandate related to preparation of guidelines on the safe operation of water supply and sanitation facilities in urban and rural areas in case of short term critical situations, and preparation of a strategy paper on how to cope with the potential impact of climate change, and on adaptation and mitigation programmes for water supply and sanitation. The Task Force will also discuss, among other issues, cooperation with the Protocol’s Task Force on Surveillance and the Task Force on Water and Climate established under the Water Convention. For more information contact: Olga Carlos; fax: +41(0)22 917-0107; e-mails: olga.carlos@unece.org or water.convention@unece.org; Internet: http://www.unece.org/env/water/meetings/documents_TFEWE.htm  

dates: 21-22 April 2008  
location: Rome, Italy  

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