WORLD WATER WEEK, 23 - 27 AUGUST 2026 Water for People and Progress
An inclusive meeting place to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and accelerate water action.
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Global Processes
Discussions on the collective actions, policies, and partnerships feeding into global processes and advancing international cooperation on the road to COP and the 2026 UN Water Conference.
SEE SESSIONSScalable solutions
Focused on practical action and implementation, these sessions explore how innovative and proven approaches can be scaled to accelerate water resilience.
SEE SESSIONSWater, Finance and Investment
Bringing together public, private and multilateral perspectives, these sessions explore how risk, financing and investment can unlock resilient and scalable water solutions.
SEE SESSIONSGender Equity
These sessions examine the relationship between water and gender equity, highlighting the leadership, rights and lived experiences of women and girls and emphasizing the need to move beyond inclusion so women can actively influence water governance.
SEE SESSIONSIndigenous Peoples
Organized as a partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, these sessions recognize the important role of Indigenous Peoples in our global waters and elevate their voices and water knowledge.
SEE SESSIONSYoung Professionals
Elevating youth voices and perspectives, these sessions highlight the innovation and leadership of young people in shaping a water-wise world.
SEE SESSIONSRegional focuses
AFRICA
Exploring the impacts of climate change, water and sanitation issues, and other crucial water topics across Africa.
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Asia-Pacific
Delving into key water topics related to climate resilience, inclusion and urban water systems within the Asia region.
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Latin America and the Caribbean
Surveying important water issues in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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West Asia and North Africa
Exploring pressing water challenges and regional perspectives from across the water stressed West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region.
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