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New eBulletin format
FAN's eBulletin format has changed! We hope you will find this format easier to read and that it helps us to ensure the website is updated more regularly. Please let us know what you think, contact Isabella to share your thoughts.
Water makes a splash at the Barcelona Climate Change negotiations
On 3 November, three FAN members attended a day of dialogue, discussion and presentations on Water for Climate Change adaptation and mitigation, taking place alongside the UN Climate Change negotiations in Barcelona.
FANSA review sanitation commitments in South Asia
A civil society regional meeting took place on 9 November in order to analyse progress since SACOSAN III and to plan joint activities in the lead up to the next South Asian Conference on Sanitation taking place in Colombo next year.
Meeting with UK Government on right to water
Kolleen Bouchane FAN's Advocacy Action and Learning Officer met with officials from the UK Department for International Development and the UK Foreign Office to discuss the UK Government position on recognition of the right to sanitation.
FAN receives ANEW award
FAN were humbled at ANEW's recent General Assembly when they received an appreciation award for their contribution to the growth and development of the network.
Photo competition – water and climate change; local impacts
Another chance for you to get your photos on the front cover of FAN’s printed newsletter! Send us your pictures that show the local impacts of climate change on water use, environment and livelihoods. The closing date for entries is 21 December 2009. The competition is open to all members and associate members of Freshwater Action Network (FAN) so get snapping!
New Global Framework for Action website
A new website has been launched to help you understand and influence the Global Framework for Action campaign. The site houses information, documents, contacts as well as all the latest updates.
Latest additions include a new global campaign called 'the World's Longest Toilet Queue' and an International Water Association congress in Mexico.
FAN MEX - FAN Mexico
Find out about two key community meetings that took place to exchange ideas and experiences on water management.
ANEW - African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation
It's been a hive of activity for ANEW recently with the launch of their new five year strategy, their biennial general meeting and the Africa Water Week.
FANCA - FAN Central America
Find out about all the latest news from FAN in Central America.
FANAS - FAN America del Sur / do Sul
Find out about the FANAS launch workshop in Brasilia.
FANSA - FAN South Asia
Find out about the latest SACOSAN planning meeting and progress made against the Delhi Declaration in South Asia in a new progress matrix. Also, read about a new social justice award and FAN member UDYAMA's Global Handwashing Day activities.
IN THE NEWS
Water and sanitation news highlights from around the world including the latest on water expert Elinor Ostrom’s Nobel prize winning work and Thirst, a presentation exploring water use and the emerging worldwide water shortage.
This monthly e-bulletin is provided by the FAN secretariat for its members.
