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OVERVIEWA set of coordinated events—UN High-Level Water and Sanitation

Days 2015—will take place Nov. 18–20 at UNHQ. The Final meeting

of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Water and

Sanitation (UNSGAB) spans the three days concluding on Nov. 20

with the UNSGAB Final Ceremony. The 2nd Special Thematic

Session on Water and Disasters will be held on Nov. 18–19 and

UN World Toilet Day will be celebrated on Nov. 19.

FINAL UNSGAB MEETING18–20 NOVEMBER

Solving global water problems is central to eradicating poverty and

achieving sustainable development. The UN Secretary-General’s

Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) is an

independent body established in 2004 to provide advice while

galvanizing action on water and sanitation challenges. Under Chair,

Dr. Uschi Eid, the Board is composed of a wide range of dignitaries,

technical experts, and individuals with proven experience in

providing inspiration, impacting policy, as well as working with the

media, the private sector and civil society. After eleven years of

targeted advocacy, expert advice and consistent action, UNSGAB

is preparing for its final session. During the meeting, UNSGAB will

share its Final Report with the Secretary-General, the United

Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination and the

international community. The Final Report reflects on the Board’s

impact and legacy while also offering a set of recommendations for

the international community on necessary structures, institutions

and initiatives to advance water and sanitation objectives post-2015.

UNSGAB’s official Closing Ceremony on Nov. 20 is an open event

and will celebrate the Board’s contribution and work spanning more

than a decade.

For further information please contact Leanne Burney [email protected] #unsgab

SECOND UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL THEMATIC SESSION ON WATER AND DISASTERS18 NOVEMBER

During the past decade, climate and water-related disasters have

not only struck more frequently, but have also been more severe.

Water-related disasters must be addressed with firm determination

and without delay to make sustainable development a reality. To

advance this effort, the Special Thematic Session on Water and

Disasters aims to develop both messages and recommendations for

major UN conferences, including the UNFCCC COP 21 “Paris 2015”

(Nov./Dec. 2015), the Humanitarian Summit (May 2016), and Habitat

III (October 2016). The session is organized by UN Secretary-Gener-

al, the UN Secretary-Generals’ Special Envoy on Disaster Risk

Reduction and Water and the High-level Experts and Leaders Panel

on Water and Disasters (HELP).

For further information please contact Taeko Yakota - [email protected] #water&disasters

UN WORLD TOILET DAY19TH NOVEMBER

Celebrated globally, UN World Toilet Day is an annual opportunity to

inspire action and underscore the urgency needed to end open

defecation, especially for women and girls who are particularly

vulnerable. The New York based event will focus on the WTD 2015

theme: the sanitation and nutrition link. Participants will consider

how better sanitation supports better nutrition and improved

health, particularly for growing children. The event is hosted by the

Government of Singapore will consider the WTD 2015 theme with

relevant speakers and personalities.

For further information please contact the Singapore Mission to the United Nations – [email protected] www.unwater.org/worldtoiletday #WorldToiletDay #WeCantWait

The Final Ceremony of UNSGAB on Friday, November 20, the 2nd Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters on Wednesday, November 18 and World Toilet Day 2015 on Thursday, November 19 are open to participants with access to UN Headquarters. To register please write to the contacts listed above.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 18-20, 2015

UNSGAB2nd UN Special

Thematic Session on Water and Disasters

9:30-10:30 AM Opening Session

11:00-12:50 AMHigh Level Panel

15:00-18:00 PMThematic discussion

10:00-12:45 AM UNSGAB Final Ceremony @ECOSOC chamber

1:00 - 2:30 PMLunch reception

13:15-15:00 PMWorld Toilet Day Event@ECOSOC chamber

INVITATION ONLYJoint Lunch for UNSGAB and CEB Members

INVITATION ONLYDialogue with partnersAM & PM

World Toilet Day

Wednesday,Nov. 18

Thursday,Nov. 19

Friday,Nov. 20

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