The webinar is organized by the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) together with UNESCO, the World Bank, WMO, IAEA and the UN-Water Expert Group on Groundwater.

Under the theme “Water Law and Governance in Times of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss,” the AIDA World Water Law Congress 2026 will bring together scholars, practitioners and policymakers to address emerging challenges and innovations in national and international water law.

The HLPF is the main UN platform on sustainable development. It has a central role in the follow-up and review of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs.

World Water Week’s 2026 theme is ‘Water for People and Progress’. The week will focus on progress towards a more just and equitable water secure future for all people and better care for our home planet, all set against the backdrop of climate change.

The goal is to address, together, the pressing challenges ahead to ensure greater water security in the Mediterranean.

Held every two years by the International Water Association, it brings together thought-leaders, decision makers, top researchers, and business innovators from across and beyond the water sector to shape the future of water.

A global, long-term, process-based gathering that brings together all stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, local authorities, academia, and the private sector, providing a unique platform for collaboration to address water challenges.

How can we capitalize on the potential of advanced technology and blended finance to catalyze access to clean water through the mapping, exploration and sustainable development of groundwater sources?