Progress and prospects on water: For a clean and healthy world with special focus on sanitation

Over 2,300 leaders in science, government and civil society from more than 130 countries and 200 collaborating organisations gathered at the 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm to chart the path forward for a world where crises and opportunities are converging. Billions suffer ill health due to lack of access to safe sanitation or clean drinking water while growing, richer populations mount pressure on stressed water resources and global food, finance and energy sectors are in turmoil. Under the theme “Progress and Prospects on Water – For a Clean and Healthy World with Special Focus on Sanitation” experts assembled in over 90 sessions including workshops, seminars, side events and high level debates to share ideas and recommend solutions on topics ranging from sanitation, agriculture, biodiversity and climate adaptation to governance, technology and health.