Find here the final SPI-Water recommendations on how to transfer IWRM knowledge to non-EU river basins. 

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MENBO is a Regional Network within INBO (International Network of Basin Organisations) that promotes an integrated water resources management at the river basin level, as an essential tool for sustainable development. This organisation seeks to improve relationships among organisations in charge of water management in the Mediterranean region.

This website includes information, events and documents from other organisations and agencies related to water management, and promotes the exchange of knowledge among these. Most of the events announced, are thus from other sources, and include links to their websites.

The Regional Network was established in 2003, and is currently adding international members from the Mediterranean region. We hope this network will grow stronger with the support and collaboration from most of the Mediterranean countries that deal with river basin management.

Download here MENBO's flyer in English, Français and Español.

The 5th World Water Forum took place 16-22 March 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. MENBO attended the Forum and participated in several official events and side events. The network has been present at the Spanish and the Mediterranean regional stand. 

The Mediterranean Network of Basin Organisations (MENBO) participated in several official and side events during the Forum. In particular, MENBO had a very relevant role in the Mediterranean Session hold on the 19th of March. MENBO has co-organised this event with other Mediterranean organisations. Moreover, the Network, as member of the Organisation Committee, has been in charge of elaborating the chapter of conclusions and key messages of the Regional Document, that has been presented to the WWF Secretariat. 

Click here to download the agenda of the Mediterranean session and the Mediterranean Regional Document. 

The World Water Forum, organised every three years by the World Water Council in close collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country, is one of the largest international events in the field of water. The Forum offers the water community and decision-makers the unique opportunity to make recommendations for ensuring the security of water resources in the different areas of the world. Find more information here: http://www.worldwaterforum5.org/

Alongside the 5th World Water Forum, held in Istanbul, the 3rd Workshop of the MELIA Project was celebrated. The workshop theme was Water Value Impacts on the Mediterranean Water Policies, and it took place on 21-23 March. The thematic areas addressed during the workshop were:

The following topics have been addressed: 

1) Water Culture: Culture of Water Value, Assessment of Water Value, 

2) Water policy: Driving forces for Water Policy, Water Policy Performance

3) Water Value and Water Policy

Most of the 45 Project partners attended the workshop, together with external collaborators and organisations involved. For more information visit the project website: http://www.meliaproject.eu/

Find all information on the World Water Day 2009 here: http://www.worldwaterday09.info

The actual President of MENBO, Mr Walter Mazzitti,  was elected during MENBO's 5th General Assembly, celebrated in Rome in November 2007.            

The MENBO Team in ROME!

MENBO's General Assembly, Autumn 2009, place to be confirmed

5th World Water Forum, Istanbul, Turkey. 16-22 March 2009

MELIA 3rd Workshop on "Water Value Impacts on the Mediterranean Water Policies", Istanbul, Turkey, 21-23 March 2009