This conference will address the implementation of the International Decade for Action ‘Water for Life' (2005-2015), including progress achieved and lessons learned for further action after 2015, including for the development and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water. Participants also will discuss: mainstreaming water and sanitation in national developments strategies; integrating water, climate change, energy and food; water scarcity; sustainable consumption and use of water resources; and water cooperation at international, regional, national and local levels to achieve water and sanitation goals. The event will include plenary and thematic sessions, sessions on regional water issues, side events and field trips. Results of the conference are expected to be presented at the 70th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The Government of Tajikistan is organizing the conference with UN Water and other UN agencies.  

dates: 9-11 June 2015  
venue: Dushanbe State Complex (Kohi Somon)  
location: Dushanbe, Kuhistoni Badakhshon, Tajikistan  
phone: (+992 37) 227-68-43  
fax: (+992 37) 227-68-44  
e-mail: secretariat@waterforlifeconf2015.org or info@waterforlifeconf2015.org  
www: http://waterforlifeconf2015.org/