Senegal coordinates contribution to UN water conference
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on APS
Senegal’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, brought together stakeholders to coordinate the country’s contribution to the UN water conference. The workshop in Dakar aims to draw up a common message and national roadmap ahead of the meeting scheduled for 8 to 10 December 2026 in Abu Dhabi, according to the ministry.
Senegal’s Ministry of Water and Sanitation organised a workshop in Dakar on Tuesday 20 October to coordinate the country’s contribution to the United Nations water conference, scheduled for 8 to 10 December 2026 in Abu Dhabi, according to the Senegalese Press Agency (APS). Minister Cheikh Tidiane Dièye called for the country’s representatives to unite around a common vision and prepare a coherent message and a national roadmap.
The preparations must involve local authorities, the private sector, researchers, young people and women, the minister said. Senegal also plans to set up a “Senegal Pavilion” to present its water and sanitation initiatives and solutions, and mobilise international partners. Dakar also intends to take the continent’s demands to Abu Dhabi alongside other African representatives.
Senegal and the United Arab Emirates, the host country of the conference, are its main organisers, according to Cheikh Tidiane Dièye. The meeting will take place as the minister considers it urgent to accelerate progress towards water-related development goals.
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