The Conference is preparatory for the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013 and for World Water Day 2013. The Conference is expected to contribute to this in different ways:

• Prepare documented case studies that illustrate how different tools and approaches for dispute resolution are implemented in practice;
• Prepare a synthesis on lessons learned on the use of approaches for dispute resolution (ADR) and how to improve water cooperation;
• Proceedings of the conference capturing the main debates and discussions. These will include shared lessons on how to overcome problems, and identification of priority gaps in the evidence-base and types of research needed by key implementing agencies
• Prepare information briefs and visual materials to be used during the international year.
• Feedback on the main messages for World Water Day 2013.