Rapid economic growth and uncertainties of climate change have put water at greater risk and have increased the level of global water consumption over the last few decades. Therefore, in response to a business-as-usual approach, the greening paradigm has emerged as a solution to address water challenges, and, indeed, global development as a whole. Following a four-year joint collaboration between the Korean Government and the World Water Council, the Water and Green Growth Final Report provides support for the Water and Green Growth concept to achieve economic development through a sustainable...

Ministerial delegations from all over the world will meet at the UNESCO Headquarters for the Second Preparatory Committee meeting of the Ministerial Process (PrepCom II). Over 200 delegations are expected to participate in this event. The final outcome of this common work will take the shape of a Ministerial Declaration which will be presented during the Ministerial Conference of the 7th World Water Forum on 13 April 2015 in the city of Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. The Ministerial Conference will also include a series of high-level roundtable sessions on a number of important issues.

The Amsterdam International Water Week (AIWW) is the platform for new alliances and fresh ideas: connecting industry, science, business, policy and technology. The event crosses borders between water and sanitation, deltatechnology, food, agriculture, finance and governance. Thus bringing together a unique mix of professionals conducive to the transition to a circular economy and resilient cities.

Water Security for Sustainable Growth Water is one of the most critical issues facing the world today, with developing and emerging countries facing some of the biggest challenges. The Water and Development Congress & Exhibition brings together thought leaders and decision makers from within and outside the water sector to address the key issue of ‘Water Security for Sustainable Growth’. Organised by the International Water Association (IWA) in Jordan from 18 – 22 October, the Congress features a range of topics and a diverse set of viewpoints from global water leaders. Agenda setting Keynote...

An exhibition constantly evolving L’Eau Expo & Forum confirms its position as the 1st platform for meetings and North-South and South-South exchanges, of water professionals in Morocco. After the great success of the last edition which received the High Patronage of his Majesty King Mohamed VI, the Moroccan Association of Drinking Water and Cleaning up AMEPA and MEDCOM have the pleasure to invite you to be part of the 4th edition of the international water exhibition Eau Expo 2015, which will be held from May 20th to 23rd 2015 in Casablanca - Morocco. L’Eau Expo & Forum has a large...

On 19-21 May 2015, the International Hydropower Association will host the world’s most important gathering of hydropower decision-makers and professionals in Beijing, China. The 5th World Hydropower Congress will bring together top players and organisations involved in hydropower operation and development around the world, to discuss and debate strategy for the sector over the next 35 years. As global capacity for hydroelectricity has passed the milestone of 1,000 GW, the congress will focus on how hydropower can continue to address the challenges of climate change, energy and water security...

The main theme of the forum is “Together Towards A Secure Arab Water Future”. The main goal of AWF3 is to engage all water-interested groups and stakeholders in debate about how far are the current water policies and actions successful to bring water security to the region and effectively contribute to food security and to the conservation of the supporting ecosystems. It aims at identifying policy adjustments and necessary mechanisms that could further promote cooperation between the Arab countries in the Water Sector. Read the Program

Innovations & Sustainable Solutions for the Water Sector in the Arab Region Water is increasingly becoming a binding constraint on Arab development. According to the Arab Development Challenges Report 2011 by UNDP; available renewable fresh water resources per capita in the Arab world are among the lowest worldwide. Threatening levels of water stress exist in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Yemen, while significant stress exists in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. And since it is not yet possible to measure water quality globally, dimensions of safety, reliability and sustainability are not...