Um, “thematic window” is a mixed metaphor. It gave me a tiny hiccup.
If you don’t want to use that phrase, then it becomes a nixed metaphor.
As it’s a common phrase in the industry and preferred by the client, I can’t change it.
It’s a fixed metaphor.
There were 28 joint programmes in two thematic windows; one of environment and climate change and one of water governance.
There were 28 joint programmes in two thematic windows; an environment and climate change window and a water governance window.
There were 28 joint programmes split between an environment and climate change window and a water governance window.
There were 28 joint programmes separated into an environment and climate change window and a water governance window.
Thirded, or fourthed, or whatever the approval number is so far.
Easily the best choice.
There were 28 joint programmes on the wall, 28 joint programmes, take one down and pass it around, 27 joint programmes on the wall…
(no I haven’t slept since the initial post, why?)