The objective of this conference is the discuss and identify priority areas following the outcomes of the 6th World Water Forum and the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20 or UNCSD). Special sessions will discuss topics including promoting transparency in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, adaptive approaches to water governance, bridging the gender gap in water governance, and water security for growth and climate resilient development.  

dates: 5-7 November 2012   venue: Champagne Sports Resort   location: South Africa   additional: Drakensburg   contact: Eiman Karar   phone: +27 (0)12 330-9029   fax: +27 (0)12 667-3680   e-mail: eimank@wrc.org.za   www: http://www.wrc.org.za/freshwater/Pages/default.aspx