Resources
River Basin Planning
A handbook for visiting Australia’s dams
An overview of eastern Australian dams, including management, safety, and operations
Australian Perspective Series
Decision support systems and tools for water resources policy and management
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.
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.
Events
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.
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.