The 10th Meeting of the Parties to the UN Water Convention is taking place, aiming to advance cooperation on global water challenges. Several countries, including Botswana and Cote d'Ivoire, have recently joined the convention, with the latter being the 10th African nation to do so. The meeting is part of broader efforts to address water issues, with related events and conferences also being held, including a high-level preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference.