Resources
Water Resilience in Indo-Pacific Data Development
The Indo-Pacific region is currently primed as the global epicentre for the second major wave of data centre expansion. However, this rapid digital industrialisation is colliding directly with severe physical and climatic limits – proximity to population centres, baseline water resources already under high pressure, intensive agriculture and escalating climate volatility are a few of the many complexities at play.
How can policymakers consider strategically investing water and energy resources to maximise economic benefits without compromising ecological boundaries and equitable, reliable services for local populations?
Corporate Documents
Climate
Climate Resilience Strategy, AWP Phase 3
The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) Climate Resilience Strategy positions water‑centred governance and management as a foundation for climate‑resilient development.
AWP Partner Assessment Snapshot
AWP’s new partner assessment snapshot maps the capabilities, networks and collaboration needs of our Australian partners across the Indo-Pacific.
Briefs and Summaries
AWP’s first Outcome Harvest for Phase 3
AWP’s first Outcome Harvest for Phase 3 brings together evidence from four activities across Cambodia, Nepal, the Mekong region and the Pacific, tracking how Australian expertise and strong partnerships are shifting water governance on the ground.
Briefs and Summaries
AWP Regional Snapshot – Southeast Asia
The Australian Water Partnership has released a Regional Snapshot for Southeast Asia, mapping climate-resilient water priorities across its five focus countries.
Briefs and Summaries
AWP Regional Snapshot – South Asia
AWP’s new Regional Snapshot sets out how we work with countries in South Asia to manage water scarcity, strengthen governance and support the water-energy integration needed for a climate-resilient future.
Briefs and Summaries
AWP Regional Snapshot – the Pacific
Pacific nations contribute least to global emissions yet face some of the most severe climate impacts, with 90% of the region’s population living within five kilometres of the coast. AWP’s new Regional Snapshot outlines how we are working with communities, governments and partners across the Pacific to strengthen water systems against rising seas, cyclones and drought.
Annual Reports
Climate
AWP Annual Report 2024-2025
AWP’s first annual report for Phase 3 outlines how our activities, partnerships and communications have continued to respond to the growing demand for Australia’s water resource management expertise to tackle climate-resilient water challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Briefs and Summaries
Capacity Strengthening
Partner Assessment Executive Summary
Executive Summary for the Partner Assessment conducted for AWP Phase 3 in 2025. Outlines the objectives raised, the lines of questioning in seeking feedback as well as the summated responses across the AWP network of Partners.
Australian Publications
Outcome Harvesting Synthesis Report
The Outcome Harvesting Synthesis Report consolidates evidence from four Australian Water Partnership (AWP) Phase 3 activities undertaken across Cambodia, Nepal, the Mekong region, and the Pacific between late 2025 and early 2026. Together, these activities demonstrate how AWP’s strategic combination of credible technical expertise, diplomatic convening, flexible delivery modalities, and locally led collaboration is strengthening climate resilient water resource management (WRM) across the Indo-Pacific.
Corporate Documents
GEDSI
AWP GEDSI Plan 2026 (public)
In AWP Phase 3, gender equality, disability and social inclusion will be addressed within AWP’s work to improve water resource governance, policies, strategies and implementation. The GEDSI Plan provides guidance on how AWP will co-design, plan, implement, monitor and regularly assess GEDSI specific progress towards Intermediate and End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs).
Corporate Documents
GEDSI
GEDSI Good Practice Guide for Partners (Jan 2026)
AWP GEDSI Good Practice Guide for Partners has been developed to support AWP partners to systematically integrate GEDSI into all stages of activity design, delivery, monitoring, and learning. It provides practical tools, step-by-step processes, and examples to help partners undertake GEDSI analyses, identify risks and opportunities, design and implement GEDSI responsive solutions, allocate resources appropriately, and track outcomes against AWP’s Theory of Change.
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2023-24
Our final annual report for Phase 2 outlines how our activities, knowledge brokering work and communications have continued to respond to the growing demand for Australia’s sustainable water resource management expertise to tackle existing and future water issues in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Briefs and Summaries
GEDSI
Strengthening disability inclusive water solutions in a changing climate in Cambodia
WaterAid, the Australian Water Partnership and Cambodian Disabled Peoples Organisation (CDPO) partnered in a scoping activity that examines how access to piped water for people with disabilities is impacted by climate change and the compounding environmental, social, attitudinal, and governance barriers.
International Publications
10th World Water Forum Asia & Pacific Regional Synthesis Report
This report describes the approach and outcomes of the Asia-Pacific Regional Process for the World
Water Forum 10 (WWF10) in Bali-Indonesia in May 2024. Focus sessions for AWP included Climate-resilient sanitation in Pacific Small Island Developing States.
Australian Publications
River Basin Planning
A handbook for visiting Australia’s dams
An overview of eastern Australian dams, including management, safety, and operations
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Decision support systems and tools for water resources policy and management
First Nations
Principles and Practice for Indigenous Engagement in Water Management
Engaging with indigenous communities in water management is essential for ensuring that water resources are managed sustainably and in a way that respects the rights and knowledge of indigenous peoples. – Anne Poelina
This publication provides guidance on general principles for indigenous engagement on water management, referencing 20 international case studies in comparison to an Australian case study from the Gwydir Wetlands (Kamilaroi Country).
GEDSI
AWP GEDSI Good Practice Guide for Partners
AWP GEDSI Good Practice Guide for Partners has been developed to support AWP partners to systematically integrate GEDSI into all stages of activity design, delivery, monitoring, and learning. It provides practical tools, step-by-step processes, and examples to help partners undertake GEDSI analyses, identify risks and opportunities, design and implement GEDSI responsive solutions, allocate resources appropriately, and track outcomes against AWP’s Theory of Change.
Case Studies
Capacity Strengthening
Technical Support to Improve Reservoir Water Quality Management in Thailand
As part of the ongoing water collaboration between Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) and Australia through the Australian Water Partnership, Australia and Thailand have undertaken experience sharing and knowledge exchange to support reservoir water quality management in Thailand.
Case Studies
GEDSI
Technical Support to the Process of Amending Vietnam’s Law on Water Resources
The Australian Water Partnership is supporting cooperation between Vietnamese and Australian experts on technical inputs on the Amendment of the Law on Water resources to inform and strengthen the Law and its accompanying implementation Decree.
Case Studies
GEDSI
Hydrology Support for Flash Flood Early Warning Systems in The Pacific
The Pacific region is one of the most at risk from the impacts of climate change, particularly from extreme weather events such as cyclones and flash flooding. To build resilience, the Pacific Community identified an important area of work to better understand the potential likelihood and consequences of flash flooding and the role that hydrology can play to reduce these.
Case Studies
Capacity Strengthening
District Wide Water Resources Management in Cambodia
In this case study, read how local partners, led by WaterAid, worked with the existing district water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) working group and key stakeholders to develop an inclusive water resource management plan, and hold capacity building, training and progress reflection workshops.
Case Studies
Capacity Strengthening
Building the Enabling Environment for Inclusive, Climate Resilient Wash and Water Resource Management in Papua New Guinea
The Australian Water Partnership has supported the strengthening of climate and water resource management data in the Papua New Guinea (PNG) national water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) monitoring system
Briefs and Summaries
Climate
Understanding Indo-Pacific Climate Resilience – The contribution of water
This briefing note aims to demonstrate the binding connections between water and climate and present strategic examples of the contributions that water resources and the water sector can make to both carbon emissions and sequestration (climate mitigation), and how we cope with, adjust to, and prepare for climate impacts (climate adaptation and resilience) in the Indo-Pacific region.
Case Studies
Capacity Strengthening
Water and Food Security in the Pacific
AWP commissioned this research to explore opportunities for designing interventions concerning water and food security in an integrative way across the diversity of policy and socio-ecological contexts of the Pacific Islands region.
Briefs and Summaries
Climate
River Basin Planning as a Measure for Climate Adaptation
There is increasing interest in how the reform of basin planning can itself be framed as a measure for climate adaptation. To further explore this perspective, AWP commissioned the development of this briefing note.
International Publications
Environmental Water
Managing Water Scarcity in Asia and the Pacific – A Summary
This publication, developed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in partnership with the Australian Water Partnership, analyses water scarcity management practices across ten countries including Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Podcasts
Water for Development @ Ozwater 2022 – Part 3
eWater CEO Michael Wilson and WaterAid Australia CEO Rosie Wheen join Rachel Mason Nunn to discuss water for development. In this episode they speak to Roch Cheroux (Sydney Water), and Brooke O’Donnell (Water Corporation, Western Australia).
Podcasts
Water for Development @Ozwater 2022 – Part 2
In this episode presenters speak to Beata Sochacka (Uni Queensland), Dr Bek Christensen (Peter Cullen Trust), Kate Maddy (Melbourne Urban Water) and Lisa Hocking (Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation).
Podcasts
Water for Development @ Ozwater 2022 – Part 1
eWater CEO Michael Wilson and WaterAid Australia CEO Rosie Wheen join Rachel Mason Nunn to discuss water for development. In this episode they speak to Dr Wade Hadwen (Griffith University), Corrine Cheeseman (Australian Water Association) and Katrina Donaghy (Civic Ledger).
Videos
Climate
Implications of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities
In the third and final video in this series, learn about the development outcomes needed to reduce the water-related impacts of climate change on Indigenous Communities.
Videos
First Nations
Inclusive and Equitable Decision Making
In the second video in this series, learn about the importance of enhancing river and waterway management through inclusive and equitable decision-making and governance.
Videos
First Nations
Embedding Indigenous Knowledge and Tools
In partnership with International RiverFoundation this video series aims to amplify First Nations’ knowledge, experience and values on rivers, furthering the agenda for inclusive water management. In this video, learn about Indigenous knowledge and tools to achieve climate-resilient water management.
Videos
Water Security and Climate Change Conference – Climate action to develop resilient water smart cities
This session focused on the diverse impacts of climate change in the Indo-Pacific region and the effects of water management in cities across a range of socio-ecological zones. Speakers highlighted approaches to climate change adaption strategies across different geographies.
Videos
International RiverSymposium – Valuing Water
Water in the Murray-Darling Basin is examined through the lenses of the economy, the environment and Australia’s First Nations. Australia’s largest river system provides valuable lessons that can inform good international practices.
Videos
Climate
COP26 – Water for Climate Adaptation: Asia-Pacific Perspectives
AWP hosted a virtual storytelling event to highlight voices and stories from the Asia-Pacific region. The session presented a series of case studies about locally-led adaptation in water.
Videos
Climate
COP27 – Murray-Darling Plan as a Climate Adaptation Tool in a Cross-Boundary Context
Climate change has required a reset of how Australia manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s scarce water resources in the context of competing transboundary, sectoral and community interests. Panellists explored experiences and key learnings in implementation of the MDB Plan.
Videos
COP27 – Thousands of Years of Lessons: First Nations Knowledge for Water and Climate Action
This session explored water and climate stories from Australia and the Indo-Pacific, highlighting community and traditional knowledge approaches for inclusive action on water and climate.
Videos
COP27 – Storytelling series: Indigenous peoples perspectives on natural resources management
This session provided space for Indigenous voices from Asia-Pacific to share their knowledge and approaches for linking western science with traditional and Indigenous science, including knowledge for water resource management and adaptation planning in the context of climate change.
Videos
COP27 – Australian Water for Development Community Acting for Climate
This session looked at linkages between water and climate and the importance of including diverse voices in how water resources are governed and managed.
Videos
COP27 – Working with Indigenous peoples to approach climate-resilient water management with community and traditional knowledge
This session provided a platform for Indigenous perspectives from the Pacific and Australia to share their strong ethic of stewardship of natural resources, drawing attention to the considerable work being done in this space and opportunities for global climate action.
Videos
Cairo Water Week – A Word from the Wise: Enhancing water scarcity management with increased regional integration and cooperation
Climate change and the rise of water-related hazards, such as severe droughts, is exacerbating existing demand for water. This session looked at integration and cross-regional learning between the Asia-Pacific and the Near East North Africa regions on water scarcity.
Videos
Climate
Cairo Water Week – Scaling-up Water Action to Tackle Food and Climate Security
This session discussed scalable integrated, Water, Agriculture, and Climate Nexus approaches that will contribute to FAO’s newly established Inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity (iRTP-WS) Work Programme. AWP’s inputs focused on valuing localised nature-based solutions in South East Asia.
Videos
Climate
COP28 | Landscapes for water – Scaling up locally-led climate action
Co-hosted by AGWA, AWP, SIWI and FAO, this session looks at best practices, tools, and local initiatives that strengthen climate action and water resilience across landscapes.
Videos
COP28 | Voices of Resilience – Water, Food & Climate
Co-presented by AWP and SPC, this session addressed the impacts of climate change on water and food systems, which are vital components of sustainability, and their effective management is part of climate action. Note our session starts from 4:04:28 in the recording.
Videos
Climate
COP28 | From sea to source: Stories of climate adaptation and resilience connected by water
The Marshall Islands has increasing high tides due to climate change, challenging the resilience of people across the atoll. This climate reality is the starting point for an exploration of adaptation stories on the critical role of managing water for resilience.
Corporate Documents
AWP Conflict of Interest Policy
Corporate Documents
AWP Monitoring & Evaluation Plan 2018-23
Corporate Documents
AWP Strategic Plan 2023-28
The Australian Water Partnership Strategic Plan 2023-28 is intended for use by the Australian Water Partnership’s management, staff and Advisory Committee to guide planning, communications and activity and event management. It is a live document and will be revised as needed. The first review will align the Strategic Plan with changes in a possible design for AWP Phase 3.
Corporate Documents
AWP Monitoring & Evaluation Report May 2015 – June 2019
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2022-23
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2021-22
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2020-21
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2019-20
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2018-19
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2017-18
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2016-17
Annual Reports
AWP Annual Report 2015-16
Framing Papers
GEDSI
Gender & SDG 6: The Critical Connection
A Framing Paper for the High-Level Panel on Water
Framing Papers
Climate
Building Resilient Economies and Communities Through the Effective Management of Water Scarcity and Drought
Professor Jane Doolan describes approaches to managing drought and water scarcity for the 40% of the world’s population facing these problems.
Framing Papers
Sustainable Development Goals
Human Settlements
A Framing Paper for the High-Level Panel on Water
Framing Papers
Briefs and Summaries
Water and Climate Risk in the Asia-Pacific
In this policy brief, we discuss on the Asia-Pacific region, where climate risks are exceptionally high, and impacts are already experienced through water—
as drought, flood, or compromised drinking water quality.
Briefs and Summaries
Urban WaterGuide
The Urban WaterGuide provides practical guidance for city planners, water managers and community leaders wanting to introduce integrated urban water management.
Briefs and Summaries
Community Voices
This summary provides an overview of the full publication including the key principles to enhance decision making and build resilient communities by authentic engagement of people whose lives and livelihoods rely on access to water resources.
Case Studies
Pumped Storage Hydropower for the Mekong Region
This policy brief summarises key opportunities and lessons from the project to enhance energy policies and supply using pumped-storage for political and government leaders.
Case Studies
River Basin Planning
Rapid Assessment of the Ecohydrology of the River Basins in Lao PDR
The purpose of the ecohydrology assessment is to characterise interactions between water and ecosystems (viz. ecohydrology) of the Mekong and tributary catchments in Lao PDR to inform the National Water Strategy and future basin planning efforts.
Case Studies
Rapid Initial Assessment of the State of Water Resources in Lao PDR
This Rapid Assessment sets a foundation for further detailed studies of the next phase of MIWRM, which will be expanded to cover the remaining areas of Lao
PDR.
Case Studies
Coordination, Conservation and Consolidation – Positioning Paper for DWR Lao PDR
This positioning paper was designed to ground the strategy in the existing priorities and challenges facing managers in water-related sectors by consolidating the discussions from a program of consultations with every water-related line agency.
Case Studies
GEDSI
Water, Food, and Gender Equality Synergies
This publication outlines actionable insights for fostering inclusivity within fisheries and water management sectors. It provides in-depth research on women’s role in fisheries and explores the interconnections of water, food, and gender using case studies.
International Publications
Hydrogeology of the Dry Zone, Central Myanmar
The study revises and updates hydrogeological surveys and a drilling program begun in the late 1970s to mid-1980s.
International Publications
River Basin Planning
Indian River Basin Planning Policy Frameworks: Review and comparison with Australian experience
This report documents the findings of the review, with a focus on the Krishna Basin. The report has informed the development of River Basin Planning: An Indian Guide.
International Publications
River Basin Planning: An Indian Guide
In response to a Government of India request for support in how to go about basin planning, this Guide outlines key stages of river basin planning for practitioners in India.
International Publications
Political Economy of Water Management and Community Perceptions in the Pacific Island Countries
The purpose of this report is to contextualise the unique characteristics of the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and identify some roadblocks to achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation.
International Publications
Climate
Climate change and water security in the Indo-Pacific region: Risks, responses, and a framework for action
This report suggests that management focus should be based on socioecological zones rather than political boundaries, because climate risks vary according to these zones.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Waterway Health Report Cards: An Australian Perspective
This knowledge product provides an overview of how report cards have been developed in Australia since then and outlines the varied objectives, development methodologies, delivery techniques and impact on waterway health that report cards have influenced in Australia.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Water use efficiency in irrigated agriculture: An Australian Perspective
This publication explores the Australian Water Use Efficiency (WUE) journey and provides practical examples of how Australia has improved its WUE.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Rural Water Charging: An Australian Perspective
This publication provides a summary of the key principles and processes followed in the setting of charges for rural water supply schemes across Australia.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Environmental Water Management in the Indo-Pacific: An Australian Perspective
This publication includes a review of current status and threats to freshwater ecosystems across each region in the Indo-Pacific, and the essential ecosystem services they sustain.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Irrigation Water Ordering – With applications for Thailand and surrounding regions: An Australian Perspective
This publication describes how the fundamental need for irrigation water at particular times led to the concept of water ordering in Australia.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Gender Equality & Goal 6: The Critical Connection
Gender Equality & Goal 6: The Critical Connection expands on the framing paper for the High-Level Panel on Water (HLPW), by Melita Grant and Professor Juliet Willetts of the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney, and Chelsea Huggett and Jane Wilbur of WaterAid.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Gender Equality and Goal 6 – The Critical Connection: An Australian Perspective
This publication presents key issues pertinent to the relationship between SDG 5 and SDG 6.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
The Evolution of Water Stewardship: An Australian Perspective
This publication tells the story of a concept catalysed by Australia’s Millenium Drought which eventually develops into a global system for managing water risks and for collaboration between business, government and community.
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Managing Water for the Environment: An Australian Perspective
This publication offers practical advice for countries seeking to improve management of water for the environment within an SDG timeframe (i.e. by 2030).
Australian Publications
Australian Perspective Series
Community Voices: An Australian Perspective on Community and Stakeholder Engagement
The Australian Water Partnership commissioned Community Voices to provide an Australian perspective on the complexity and challenges of water reform from a community perspective.
Australian Publications
Guide Series
WaterTools: A Guide to three national level platforms that support the management of Australia’s scarce water resources
This publication showcases three tools that are shaping Australia’s management of its scarce water resources: eWater Source, Digital Earth Australia and streamflow forecasting.
Australian Publications
Guide Series
BasinGuide: A Guide to River Basin Planning
BasinGuide is a practical reference for undertaking river basin planning based on Australia’s experience in managing water scarcity.
Australian Publications
Guide Series
WaterGuide: A Guide to setting a path to improved water resource management and use under scarcity
Australian Publications
Guide Series
Urban WaterGuide: A guide for building sustainable and resilient cities
This Guide helps decision makers who are responsible for water supply, sanitation, drainage, flood management and managing natural water bodies in cities and towns, by outlining a set of steps that can be adapted to any geography, and can be used at multiple scales.
Australian Publications
Valuing Water Series
Valuing Water: The Australian Perspective. Cultural values of water in the Murray-Darling Basin
This is one in a series of four reports that examine how the diverse values placed on water have shaped the development and management of water resources in the Murray Darling River Basin.
Australian Publications
Valuing Water Series
Valuing Water: The Australian Perspective. Environmental values of water in the Murray-Darling Basin
This is one in a series of four reports that examine how the diverse values placed on water have shaped the development and management of water resources in the Murray Darling River Basin.
Australian Publications
Valuing Water Series
Valuing Water: The Australian Perspective. Economic values of water under scarcity in the Murray-Darling Basin
This is one in a series of four reports that examine how the diverse values placed on water have shaped the development and management of water resources in the Murray Darling River Basin.
Australian Publications
Valuing Water Series
Valuing Water: The Australian Perspective. Lessons from the Murray-Darling Basin
This is one in a series of four reports that examine how the diverse values placed on water have shaped the development and management of water resources in the Murray Darling River Basin.
Australian Publications
Australian Journey Series
The Australian Water Reform Journey: An overview of three decades of policy, management and institutional transformation
Traces how water policy, management and institutional arrangements have been transformed in Australia over the past three decades. Distils the key elements of the reform journey and lessons learned in conducting reforms.
Australian Publications
Australian Journey Series
Building Resilience to Drought: The Millenium Drought and Water Reform in Australia
Australia’s Millennium Drought (1997–2009) severely tested new arrangements developed during a multi-decadal program of water reform and lead to a new set of arrangements for dealing with drought and water scarcity. The drought ultimately played a key role in progressing water reform and building resilience to future water scarcity.
News
Events
Making inclusion stick: tools, strategies and water law – Webinar series – Part 2
October 15, 2026
The second session in AWP’s GEDSI and climate resilience webinar series looks at the practical reality of building equity into diagnostic tools and legislation.
The webinar, Integrating climate resilience and equity (GEDSI) into tools, strategies and water legislation, will be hosted by AWP’s GEDSI and Climate Adviser, Dr Robyn Mansfield.
AWP Partners Workshop 2026
May 29, 2026
The 2026 Partners Workshop will bring together partners from across the water sector and the region, to share experiences, perspectives and goals for the roles we all play in water resource management, climate action and response for the good of people everywhere.
Second International Day for Water Justice
January 28, 2026
This event was the first global effort dedicated to addressing issues of justice in water access, use, and governance. It brought together representatives from Indigenous communities in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Mexico, fostering intercultural dialogue, knowledge exchange, and visibility for local struggles, particularly those of Indigenous, rural, and marginalised communities.
Pacific Water and Wastewater Forum & Expo
August 30, 2025
The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Annual Conference and Expo brings together Ministers, utility leaders, water professionals, industry experts, and development partners to address water and wastewater challenges across the Pacific.
SIWI World Water Week 2025
August 24, 2025
Organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week offers a leading platform for water experts from research, industry, government and civil society to gather, exchange knowledge and share experiences for advancing the role of water in climate resilience.
International Soil and Water Forum
December 9, 2024
Co-organised by Food and Agricultural Organization of United Nations (FAO) and Royal Thai Government, the International Soil and Water Forum marks the world’s first high-level framework to stop and reverse soil degradation and water scarcity, essential for ensuring future food and water security.
Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference & Expo
September 2, 2024
The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association Annual Conference and Expo provides an opportunity for water industry representatives, stakeholders, and government representatives to get together and address water resilience for the region.
3rd Asia International Water Week (AIWW)
September 28, 2024
Asia International Water Week will take place in Beijing, China from 24 – 28 September with the theme of ‘Enhancing Our Future Water Security’. The event will gather water experts and stakeholders to address the growing threats to water security by identifying the most pressing water challenges in Asia and co-developing solutions to tackle them.
SIWI World Water Week 2024
August 29, 2024
World Water Week (WWW) 2024 will take place from 25-29 August in Stockholm, Sweden. This year’s theme ‘Bridging borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future’ urges participants to recognise the interconnectedness of communities and nations in collectively tackling the diverse climate challenges, with a special focus on the pivotal role of water in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
August 15, 2024
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition (WWCE) 2024 will take place in Toronto, Canada from August 11-15. The conference will gather stakeholders and experts across core water sector groups, including urban water and urban water services, industry, agriculture, soil and groundwater, social scientists, and financial sector among others.
UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
July 17, 2024
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2024 will be held in New York from July 8-17. The HLPF 2024 theme ‘Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions will review Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 13, 16 and 17 in-depth, focusing on ending poverty, achieving food security, promoting inclusivity and strengthening capabilities to combat climate challenges.
Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation Conference
July 3, 2024
The Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation Conference will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from July 3-5. Focusing on promoting Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as an alternative to traditional technical approaches for disaster risk reduction, water security and climate resiliency.
Singapore International Water Week 2024
June 18, 2024
Singapore International Water Week gathers over 2000 water experts and practitioners across government, industry, water utilities, and academia to promote knowledge exchange and co-create innovative solutions to tackle urban water and climate challenges. This year’s key themes include water sustainability, net zero and decarbonisation, resource circularity and digitalisation.
Sessions from this year’s event will be recorded and made available for viewing on SIWW+, digital technology and innovation resource hub, about 72 hours after the session. You can access the session recordings by signing up for a free SIWW+ account.
For more information, see the Singapore International Water Week website.
Asian Women and Rivers Congress
June 4, 2024
The Women and Rivers Congress is a global network led by women leaders, International Rivers, Oxfam, and other partners to celebrate the fundamental role women play in defending and stewarding freshwater resources, as well as to spur collective action to challenge the deep-rooted, gender inequities that women face in safeguarding rivers and river ecosystems.
Diverse values of water – Economic, environmental and cultural
November 7, 2023
Hosted by the Australian Water Partnership and World Bank, this webinar will showcase a series of “riverside chats” around innovations in cultural, environmental and economic values in water reform, drawing on experiences from Australia and the Mekong Region.
COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference
November 30, 2023
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP28, marks the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, a comprehensive assessment of the progress made in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Elevating river basin management and cooperation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region
March 20, 2024
The reports provide analyses of the socio-economic trends, environmental characteristics, climate change impacts, and the state of basin governance, including relevant treaties, policies, and agreements.
10th World Water Forum
May 24, 2024
On 18th to 24th of May 2024, the heads of state, the heads of international organizations, high level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs and economists from all over the world will share their knowledges, experiences, and practices regarding a wide range of topics related to water.
Water for all – Inclusive governance and management in agriculture
May 8, 2024
Through this webinar, in partnership with Water Scarcity Program & NextGen, we aim to explore and emphasise the principles of inclusive water governance, understanding whose interests are prioritised and ensuring that policy decisions resonate with the lived realities of all stakeholders.
Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) resources two-part webinar series
March 27, 2024
We will learn from water experts and practitioners about the transformative impact of inclusive approaches. We will explore GEDSI case studies covering both challenges and opportunities. We will look at how to create a GEDSI action plan.