Past events
Water security in a changing climate: Translating the Global Commission on the Economics of Water in the Indo-Pacific
This discussion will explore how Australia can help translate the Global Commission on the Economics of Water agenda into practical regional action, strengthening water security and climate resilience across the Indo‑Pacific.
International Day of Zero Waste
International Day of Zero Waste 2026 is centered around food and created a circular future based on what we eat and what we waste.
International Desertif'actions 2026 Summit
The International Desertif'actions 2026 Summit will bring together 350 international representatives of civil society, researchers, NGOs, private and public institutions and local authorities.
WEFE Nexus Policy Webinar 8: Adapting agriculture and water management to rising salinity
This webinar shares the experience of formulating pathways together with farmers in high, medium and low saline areas in coastal Bangladesh.
64th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The 64th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be the sixth meeting of the seventh assessment cycle, gathering delegates from relevant ministries, agencies and research institutions.
43rd UN-Water Meeting
UN-Water meetings gather UN-Water Members and Partners to coordinate the UN’s approach to water and sanitation issues.
International Water Association International Water Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026
The 2026 International Water Association International Water Safety Conference and Exhibition will aim to foster dialogue and collaboration committed to delivering safe and sustainable drinking water.
World Water Day 2026
The United Nation's World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.1 billion people living without access to safe water.
JEJU Water World Forum
The Jeju Water World Forum is an international forum specializing in groundwater, aimed at promoting the importance and excellence of Jeju water and further raising its awareness.
Cambridge Festival
The Cambridge Festival is an annual celebration of the arts, sciences, and ideas that shape our world.
South Africa International Water Week 2026
The 2026 South African International Water Week brings together the nation’s top minds, movers-and-doers across sectors to confront South Africa’s water security challenges – and convert them into investment opportunities.
Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Transformation Forum 2026
The Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Transformation Forum 2026 will address the urgent need to transform agri-food systems amid escalating climate risks, water stress, [...]
Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026)
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) centers equal representation in leadership and participation within every aspect of agricultural development from research to farming.
International Women's Day 2026
International Women's Day (IWD) shines a light on work that champions gender equality, fostering diverse perspectives, enhancing innovation and ensuring fair opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum
Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum 2026 connects conservation and innovation, bringing together frontline rangers, Indigenous and community leaders, tech innovators, data scientists and policymakers for action‑oriented collaboration.
Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the regional level.
MANAGE Dialogue 2026
This workshop will focus on innovative and context-specific approaches to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of extension services.
4th Roorkee Water Conclave
RWC 2026 will provide a platform to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange knowledge and propose innovative solutions to address global water challenges.
WEFE Webinar 7: Governance and financing considerations for operationalizing WEFE nexus solutions
This webinar examines how governance and financing barriers constrain cross-sectoral collaboration and policy coherence across water, energy and food systems.
AI Impact Summit 2026
This is one of the biggest AI summits in the global South and marks a defining point - transitioning from dialogue to demonstrable impact.
WE4F Webinar 4: Innovator Peer-to-Peer Learning as a Key Tool for Capacity Building and New Business Partnerships
This WE4F webinar shares lessons from the 5‑year Challenge Fund on scaling climate innovations and building frameworks that strengthen peer learning.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 will celebrate women’s leadership in science as a new era for sustainability.
Treescapes 2026
TREESCAPES is the first Asian agroforestry and trees outside forests (AFTOF) congress.
WE4F webinar 3: End-user financing as a key driver for innovation adoption for base of the pyramid end-users
This webinar will explore current models, best practices for small and medium enterprises and recommendations for others looking to develop or improve existing end user programs and support.
8th Meeting of the Hydrological Coordination Panel
The 8th meeting of the Hydrological Coordination Panel will focus on advancement of the Plan of Action for Hydrology and other cross-cutting hydrological issues.
World Wetlands Day 2026
World Wetlands Day 2026 explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and cultural practices, traditions and knowledge systems of communities across the world.
ECRISA 2026
The ECRISA aims to bring together researchers, professionals and innovators to explore how cutting-edge appropriate technologies can foster a sustainable socioeconomic development of Sri Lanka and beyond.
WE4F Webinar 2: Best Practices on Gender Integration within Challenge Funds
This WE4F webinar shares lessons from the 5‑year Challenge Fund on scaling climate innovations and integrating gender for more inclusive results.
2nd International Day for Water Justice
The 2nd International Day for Water Justice places Indigenous elders' voices and community-led perspectives at the center of global water justice dialogues, promoting collaboration among communities, researchers and decision-makers.
2026 UN Water Conference High-level Preparatory Meeting
The 2026 UN Water Conference high-level preparatory meeting is a two-day meeting to promote the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 (clean water and sanitation) and to agree on preparation for the conference to accelerate the implementation of SDG 6.
WEFE Nexus policy webinar 6 - Optimal livestock biogas networks for energy in southern Brazil
In this seminar, we highlight recent work on optimization of regional biogas network designs that aggregate livestock manure for energy production.
21st Meeting of the OECD Water Governance Initiative
The meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Water Governance Initiative will share experiences and good practices in support of better governance in the water sector.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 will consider key global and regional challenges, including stimulating growth to improve living standards, responding to geopolitical shocks, and stewarding a just, inclusive energy transition.
IWMI at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
The GFFA brings together experts, politicians and interest groups to develop solutions for future food security.
American Geophysical Union 2025
American Geophysical Union 2025 will host the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists on the theme, “Where Science Connects Us.” Scientists, educators, policymakers, journalists and communicators will attend to better understand our planet and environment, opening greater awareness to address climate change and greater collaborations to lead to solutions.
IWA Water and Development Congress and Exhibition
This year's theme is "Water, sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future".
Farmers' Day 2025
Farmers’ Day is Ghana’s flagship national celebration recognizing farmers and fisherfolk for their vital role in food security and economic growth.
Webinar: What happened at COP30 in Brazil?
This online discussion will unpack what happened at COP30, what was at stake for climate negotiations and how water resilience factored into the agenda.
Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Towards Impact at Scale
Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia (D4N) is an annual conference dedicated to showcasing evidence-based strategies for improving nutrition across South Asia.
XIX World Water Congress 2025
The overarching theme of the World Water Congress focuses on addressing the dynamic interconnections linking water, natural ecosystems, energy, agriculture and other human activities during a time of global challenges such as climate change, humanitarian and environmental crises.
CircularEconomy4Ghana
This consultation workshop will gather researchers, innovators, policymakers and investors to co-design a roadmap for scaling circular solutions that enhance agricultural productivity and resource efficiency.
Eyes On The Storm 17. Policy in action: Aligning early warning systems in Asia with global frameworks
This webinar explores how countries across Asia are integrating Early Warning Systems into their national disaster risk management and climate adaptation strategies, in alignment with the Sendai Framework, the Paris Agreement, and SDG targets.
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
This year, the 16 days of activism focus on ending digital violence against all women and girls.
Sixth International Agronomy Congress
The theme of this event is "Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agri-food systems and Environmental Stewardship" and it will bring together agronomists, scientists, policymakers, and innovators to discuss and address emerging challenges in the field of agriculture.
Science Forum South Africa 2025
Science Forum South Africa is a large, public open platform for debating the science and society interface.
IWWI 2025: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity
The International water waste Infrastructure is a leading international platform and trade fair for environmental technologies and sustainable solutions.
G20 South Africa 2025
The Group of Twenty is an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.
Eyes On The Storm 16. Financing before disaster strikes: Leveraging insurance and risk instruments for early warning impact
This webinar explores how early warning systems can unlock timely financial responses to climate and disaster risks.
World Toilet Day 2025
Safe toilets for all by 2030’ is one of the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 6 – but 3.5 billion people still live without safely managed sanitation, including 419 million who practice open defecation. World Toilet Day calls for faster action to improve and protect people’s access to sanitation, which is critical to building a fairer, more peaceful world.
WEFE Nexus policy webinar 5 - Scaling for impact: Integrating WEFE Nexus innovations across regions and sectors
This webinar explores innovative approaches and practical examples of Nexus implementation in transboundary and water-scarce contexts.