News & Reports

WECF Has Contributed to UNECE Publication “No One Left Behind”
How to redress significant inequalities in access to water and sanitation apparent at the European level? Check out for concrete guidance, successful practical and policy measures.
11.05.2012 | WECF

Statements by The Women’s Major Group during the April negotiations for Rio+20
Statement by the women’s major group on the occasion of the meeting of the Rio+20 Bureau with Major Groups
05.05.2012 | WECF news

Apply NOW! Women Rio+20 Good Practice Award: Women’s contributions to Sustainable and Equitable Economies
Women-led organizations and groups working on sustainable development in developing countries are invited to nominate their initiatives to be recognized as one of five winning...
02.05.2012 | WECF News

On the Road to Rio+20: A Series of Preparatory Conferences in Africa
In February and March, 2012, WECF, in cooperation with local partners, organised pre-meetings on how to prepare for the Rio+20 Conference in June
29.04.2012 | Rasa Jaruseviciute

Workshop on Water Safety Plans: Challenges and Opportunities in the Field of Water and Sanitation
On the 12th of April a workshop/training on “Water Safety Plans” took place in Kyiv at the premises of the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing of Ukraine.
27.04.2012 | WECF

See how WECF and partner Greens improve the lives of the people living in Manavi, Georgia
Watch this video and see how simple energy solutions can change the daily life of villagers in Eastern Europe
26.04.2012 | WECF

WECF and WEDO join hands in Call of Action letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
On behalf of the Rio+20 Women’s Major Group, WECF and WEDO appeal the U.S. Secretary of State to address U.S. negotiating positions currently jeopardizing a strong RIO+20 Summit...
24.04.2012 | WECF news

Childhood Cancer 2012 - Early exposures and childhood cancer
Exposure to radiation (both ionising and non-ionising), chemical toxins in air, food and water highlighted during conference
24.04.2012 | Chantal van den Bossche

Concern Arises After Georgian Government Amends Law of Environmental Protection
Recent amendments to the 1996 Georgian Law of Environmental Protection spark outrage concerning their approval of government authorized contracts permitting unregulated activities...
23.04.2012 | Anna Samwel & Amanda Peterson

Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making – Focus: Water and Health
From 6 to 8 June 2012 WECF co-organises a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on the issue of public participation.
18.04.2012 | Anke Stock