International World Water Day tries to remind people about the significance of fresh water and to promote sustainability for fresh water resources' management. The theme for 2015 is Water and Sustainable Development and will serve to highlight water's role in the sustainable development agenda.

The HLP is an initiative launched by the World Water Council (WWC) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The panel is chaired by Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General. A variety of stakeholders are represented as members of the HLP, including ministers of water, infrastructure and economic development; Presidents or CEOs of international financing institutions and private financiers; CEOs of corporations who use water; Chairs of significant civil society organisations; and mayors of OECD cities. The first meeting of the HLP takes place in Paris, on 26 November...

The 2014 UCLG World Council will be held in Haikou at the kind invitation of Mayor Ni Qiang, in conjunction with the Guangzhou Award. The Statutory Meetings to be held include the celebration of the Executive Bureau and World Council, 24-26 November in Haikou. The programme also contains Learning Events related to the Second Edition of the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation, 27-29 November in Guangzhou.

World Water Council at World Water Week 2015 Sunday 23 August “Keeping up the momentum after the 7th World Water Forum” a 90-minute seminar co-convened by the 7th World Water Forum National Committee and the World Water Council scheduled at 14:00. It will address major outcomes of the 7th Forum and the Implementation Roadmaps and Action Monitoring System, using particular examples, such as the work on financing and linkages to the SDGs Related publications are available here. Tuesday 25 August “Managing Change: Strengthening Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risks” Workshop from 9:00 to 15:30...

Join the European Water Association at the EWA Brussels days taking place from 17th until 19th of November 2014. During the three days of events, the EWA gives you the unique opportunity to take stock on the hot topics of the European water policy agenda. Water Policy of Tomorrow - November 17, 2014 Prelude to the 10th EWA Brussels Conference Event to be announced with a separate invitation. After Keynote speeches by the European Commission and EU Parliament, the evening will continue with a panel discussion and a dinner – 10th Anniversary EWA Brussels Conference. The venue of the event will...

Part 1. Smart Implementation of IWRM: Integrated water resource management Part 2. Water Management with ICT: Smart ICT convergence technology for water management Part 3. Global movement of SWM Standardization: Global standardization and water policy Part 4. Design and Implementation of SWG: Application technology and case studies Read the Program of the event. Register here.