Past events

Water security in a changing climate: Translating the Global Commission on the Economics of Water in the Indo-Pacific

Water security in a changing climate: Translating the Global Commission on the Economics of Water in the Indo-Pacific

April 2, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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

March 30, 2026    
All Day
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

International Desertif'actions 2026 Summit

March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

WEFE Nexus Policy Webinar 8: Adapting agriculture and water management to rising salinity

March 25, 2026    
12:00 am
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

64th Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

March 24, 2026 - March 27, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

43rd UN-Water Meeting

March 24, 2026 - March 25, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

International Water Association International Water Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026

March 23, 2026 - March 25, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

World Water Day 2026

March 22, 2026    
All Day
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

JEJU Water World Forum

March 18, 2026 - March 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Cambridge Festival

March 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Cambridge Festival is an annual celebration of the arts, sciences, and ideas that shape our world.
South Africa International Water Week 2026

South Africa International Water Week 2026

March 16, 2026 - March 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Transformation Forum 2026

March 16, 2026 - March 19, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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)

Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026)

March 12, 2026 - March 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 2026

March 8, 2026    
All Day
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

March 2, 2026 - March 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026

February 24, 2026 - February 27, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

MANAGE Dialogue 2026

February 24, 2026 - February 26, 2026    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
This workshop will focus on innovative and context-specific approaches to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of extension services.
4th Roorkee Water Conclave

4th Roorkee Water Conclave

February 23, 2026 - February 25, 2026    
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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

WEFE Webinar 7: Governance and financing considerations for operationalizing WEFE nexus solutions

February 16, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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

AI Impact Summit 2026

February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026    
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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

WE4F Webinar 4: Innovator Peer-to-Peer Learning as a Key Tool for Capacity Building and New Business Partnerships

February 11, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

February 11, 2026    
All Day
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 2026

February 5, 2026 - February 7, 2026    
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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

WE4F webinar 3: End-user financing as a key driver for innovation adoption for base of the pyramid end-users

February 4, 2026    
12:00 am
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

8th Meeting of the Hydrological Coordination Panel

February 2, 2026 - February 4, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

February 2, 2026    
All Day
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

ECRISA 2026

January 29, 2026 - January 30, 2026    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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

WE4F Webinar 2: Best Practices on Gender Integration within Challenge Funds

January 28, 2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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

2nd International Day for Water Justice

January 26, 2026 - January 27, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

2026 UN Water Conference High-level Preparatory Meeting

January 26, 2026 - January 27, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

WEFE Nexus policy webinar 6 - Optimal livestock biogas networks for energy in southern Brazil

January 21, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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

21st Meeting of the OECD Water Governance Initiative

January 21, 2026 - January 22, 2026    
12:00 am
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

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

January 19, 2026 - January 23, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

IWMI at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture

January 14, 2026 - January 17, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The GFFA brings together experts, politicians and interest groups to develop solutions for future food security.
American Geophysical Union 2025

American Geophysical Union 2025

December 15, 2025 - December 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

IWA Water and Development Congress and Exhibition

December 8, 2025 - December 12, 2025    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
This year's theme is "Water, sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future".
Farmers' Day 2025

Farmers' Day 2025

December 5, 2025    
12:00 am
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?

Webinar: What happened at COP30 in Brazil?

December 3, 2025    
12:00 am
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: Towards Impact at Scale

December 2, 2025 - December 4, 2025    
8:00 am - 6:15 pm
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

XIX World Water Congress 2025

December 1, 2025 - December 5, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

CircularEconomy4Ghana

November 27, 2025    
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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

Eyes On The Storm 17. Policy in action: Aligning early warning systems in Asia with global frameworks

November 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

November 25, 2025 - December 10, 2025    
12:00 am
This year, the 16 days of activism focus on ending digital violence against all women and girls.
Sixth International Agronomy Congress

Sixth International Agronomy Congress

November 24, 2025 - November 26, 2025    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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 2025

November 24, 2025 - November 28, 2025    
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
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

IWWI 2025: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity

November 23, 2025 - November 25, 2025    
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
The International water waste Infrastructure is a leading international platform and trade fair for environmental technologies and sustainable solutions.
G20 South Africa 2025

G20 South Africa 2025

November 22, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Eyes On The Storm 16. Financing before disaster strikes: Leveraging insurance and risk instruments for early warning impact

November 19, 2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This webinar explores how early warning systems can unlock timely financial responses to climate and disaster risks.
World Toilet Day 2025

World Toilet Day 2025

November 19, 2025    
All Day
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

WEFE Nexus policy webinar 5 - Scaling for impact: Integrating WEFE Nexus innovations across regions and sectors

November 11, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
This webinar explores innovative approaches and practical examples of Nexus implementation in transboundary and water-scarce contexts.
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