Day 1: 10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference

IWC10 reflections video capturing events of the first day (23 September 2024) of the 10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, including the plenary, some workshops, and interactive session highlights.

On day one, IWC10 proudly hosted nearly 400 participants, welcomed by the Government of Uruguay and the event's organizers.

Setting the stage for IWC10, under the theme 'Transformative Actions and Impacts for the Water and Ocean SDGs: The GEF IW response to the Global Challenge,' the GEF Secretariat emphasized the vital contributions of diverse stakeholders to the success of the International Waters portfolio, underscored also by Independent Evaluation Office.

A tribute to the 30 years of GEF International Waters, brought forth untold stories and testimonials from key figures who shaped its success.

A policy discussion centered on experiences from different regions, marked the kick off.
The journey of the evolution of the GEF IW portfolio in Latin America was explored through the stories of 7 regional projects.
The Opening segment concluded with the history and evolution of IW Learn, a unique service to the International Waters focal area, from its inception through to its fifth phase, and the launch of the GEF International Waters Storymap.
The afternoon featured interactive sessions and workshops, diving deeper into the next generation of transboundary cooperation and governance.


Video Production: Local Stage
Cinematographer/Editor: Pavlos Kerasidis
Camera Operators: Tasos Amarantidis, Petros Katsorchis.