Future events
Shenzhen Design Week
The Netherlands presents: “Water as Leverage for Sustainable Development: A Call to Action by Design
Go to event pageBTHF ITB Water Webinar and Competition
BTHF aim yo enforce the education and research at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and to improve the ties between Indonesia and The Netherlands
Go to event pageClimate Adaptation Summit 2021
Adaptation Action Agenda sets out clear commitments to deliver concrete new endeavours and partnerships to make our world more resilient to the effects of climate change
Go to event pageClimate Adaptation Summit 2020
A state of the art, climate neutral virtual conference, streamed worldwide over 24 hours with (online) anchoring events from cities around the world. It will build on the work of the Commission, delivering enhanced ambition, accelerated actions, and tangible solutions to the problems of a warming world.
climateadaptationsummit.gca.orgSingapore International Water Week
The 8th Singapore International Water Week was held in conjunction with the 5th World Cities Summit and the 3rd CleanEnviro Summit Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
www.siww.com.sgWorld Water Week
World Water Week is the leading annual event on global water issues. The week consists of a great number of parallel sessions convened by leading international organizations on a broad array of water-related topics, ranging from food security and health, to agriculture, energy, biodiversity, and the climate crisis. Highlights of the week include the international competition the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and the award ceremony for the Stockholm Water Prize, the water world’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Go to event pageAdaptation Futures 2020
The Energy and Resources Institute will co-host the Adaptation Futures 2020 with the World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) in Delhi from 4 - 8 October 2021. It is the sixth in the Adaptation Futures international conference series on global adaptation and the first to be held in Asia. Adaptation Futures is the flagship event of the World Adaptation Science Program, which is one of the four components of World Climate Programme (WCP) based on the World Meteorological Organisation Congress XVI Resolution 18. As a premier event in the global adaptation spectrum, Adaptation Futures is a unique platform to facilitate dialogues towards action oriented solutions from a diverse range of stakeholders that includes academia, practitioners, scientists and policy makers from across the world.
Go to event page2022 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 27)
At the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference (COP 27), countries come together to take action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals as agreed under the Paris Agreement and the Convention. Building on the outcomes and momentum of COP 26 in Glasgow last year, nations are expected to demonstrate at COP 27 that they are in a new era of implementation by turning their commitments under the Paris Agreement into action. The conference is taking place from 6-18 November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Heads of State and Government attended the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit on 7 and 8 November. A high-level segment primarily attended by Ministers will take place from 15-18 November.
unfccc.int/cop27Groundwater Summit 2022
The UN-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022 aims to bring attention to groundwater at the highest international level. The Summit will use the UN World Water Development Report 2022 as a baseline and the SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework as a guideline to define actions towards more responsible and sustainable use and protection of this vital natural resource. The Summit will unify the statements from all major water-related events in 2022 into one comprehensive groundwater message for the UN Water Conference 2023.
groundwater-summit.org10th World Ocean Summit & Expo 2023
The 2023 World Ocean Summit will drive progress by addressing the greatest challenges facing the seas: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. High-level policy discussions will continue to be at the heart of plenary sessions. We will retain the focus on marine industries including shipping, fishing, aquaculture, energy and tourism and this year the agenda will feature cross-industry sessions to leverage synergies and encourage cross-sector engagement.
events.economist.com/world-ocean-summitCities-Design-Water Innovation Lab
Accelerating and Rethinking Water Action in Cities. Co-creating implementable, integral, innovative and inclusive approaches that use water as leverage
Go to event pageUN 2023 Water Conference
Climate impact and financing adaptation: Water as Leverage - investing millions in project origination to unlock billions for project implementation
Go to event pageUN 2023 Water Conference
The General Assembly, in its resolution 73/226, decided to convene, in New York, from 22 to 24 March 2023, the United Nations Conference on the “Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018–2028” (United Nations 2023 Water Conference). It will focus on the sustainable development and integrated management of water resources for the achievement of social, economic and environmental objectives, the implementation and promotion of related programmes and projects, as well as on the furtherance of cooperation and partnerships at all levels. The outcome of the Conference will be a summary that will feed into the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) held in July 2023. The Governments of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands will co-host the Conference.
sdgs.un.orgSIWI World Water Week 2023
In 2023World Water Week takes place from August 23 to September 1 with the theme innovation for water. There are very few things in the world as relevant to life as water and this event is geared at showing us the benefits that come with this satisfying chemical composition. It is an enlightening conference organized annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and is themed on different concepts, each addressing a wide range of the world’s water development and sustainability issues.
worldwaterweek.org96th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference
WEFTEC - the Water Environment Federation's Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the biggest meeting of its kind in North America and offers thousands of water quality professionals from around the world the best water quality education and training available today. Also recognized as the world's largest annual water quality exhibition, WEFTEC's massive show floor provides unparalleled access to the field's most cutting-edge technologies and services.
weftec.orgAdaptation Futures Conference 2023
The seventh Adaptation Futures international conference series on global adaptation is being organized by Ouranos, in partnership with the Governement of Canada and WASP. Mark you calendar because the conference will take place on October 2-6, 2023 in Montreal, Canada.
adaptationfutures.comITB BTHF Hackathon
BTHF aim yo enforce the education and research at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and to improve the ties between Indonesia and The Netherlands
Go to event page2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)
The country is going to host the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). Though the dates are not confirmed yet, the event will tentatively fall between November 6 and 17, 2023. Dubai Expo City will serve as the venue for COP28.
sdg.iisd.orgAquatech Amsterdam 2023
Aquatech Amsterdam is the world’s leading water trade show for process, drinking and wastewater. Connect with water professionals from over all over the world, in the exciting city of Amsterdam. Aquatech Amsterdam is a trade show for water technology. It is intended for visitors from the agriculture, energy industry, the automotive industry, metal industry and the pharmaceutical industry. Exhibitors will be showcasing a wide range of new and established products. Visitors see on the fair new products and the latest, most advanced technologies. At the accompanying conference, they get information about best practices and progressive solutions for the industry.
aquatechtrade.com10th World Water Forum
The World Water Forum is the largest international gathering in the water sector involving various stakeholders, which has been co-hosted by the World Water Council and a host city. The Forum is held every three years and has been taking place since 1997. The World Water Forum is not just a conference: it includes a three-year preparation phase (preparatory phase), a one-week event (event phase), and a presentation of the results (synthesis phase) with ongoing support for collective action.
Go to event pageSingapore International Water Week 2024
SIWW - Singapore International Water Week Singapure is held in Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore on 16 to 20 June 2024 showing the companies news of Singapore and internationals related to sectors Water, Waste management, Cleaning, Natural Environment, Health. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities.
siww.com.sgCS4Water Conference 2025
Join us for the inaugural Citizen Science 4 Water (CS4Water) Conference that will be held 3-5 June 2025 in Delft, the Netherlands. The conference will focus on the crucial role citizen science plays within water resource monitoring, management and governance as well as community-led actions. Together, we will explore how citizen science can help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) around the world and future-proof healthy water bodies for generations to come.
un-ihe.orgNature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation Conference
The RECONECT project team led by Zoran Vojinovic, IHE Delft Associate Professor of Urban Water Systems is organising the upcoming International Conference on Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation. This conference aims to bring together academic communities and practitioners to exchange information, experiences and research results on a variety of aspects concerning Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation.
nbs4waterandclimate.euWorld Water Week 2025: Water for Climate Action
Water plays a pivotal role in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to build resilience safeguarding ecosystems and communities. World Water Week 2025 will focus on addressing the linked emergencies of climate change, environment degradation and biodiversity loss, emphasizing both mitigation and adaptation, alongside the broader goal of enhancing resilience.
worldwaterweek.orgInternational Water Summit 2026
The conference will address applied and fundamental questions related to the nexus of water, humanity, and the environment. Invited talks by renowned speakers will discuss cutting-edge research, related challenges, and future directions, as well as implications for policy makers. The summit will also include round-table discussions with the active participation of the audience.
watersummitziwr.com2026 UN Water Conference
The 2026 UN Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of SDG 6 will focus on actions to accelerate SDG 6 achievement and reaffirm internationally agreed water-related goals and targets, including those in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Conference will result in an outcome document, focusing on areas of accelerated and collective action to support SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation).
unwater.org11th World Water Forum
The 11th World Water Forum will be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027 under the theme "Action for a Better Future."
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