Themes of the Interactive Dialogues
The Interactive Dialogues are the central thematic pillars of the 2026 UN Water Conference. Each Dialogue focuses on a critical dimension of global water sustainability and provides a structured space for Member States, UN entities, civil society, the private sector, academia, and other stakeholders to share insights, propose commitments, and shape collective priorities. Together, they help guide the development of concrete, ambitious, and action-oriented outcomes for the Conference.​
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​Select any Dialogue to learn more about its focus and explore the contributions shared by the community. It is a space to discover insights, connect with ideas, and see how your own work can support and enrich the discussions shaping the Conference.
Water for People​
The human rights to water and sanitation, including for those in vulnerable situations, for healthy societies and economies​.
Co-Chairs:
Ghana and Switzerland
Co-Convenors:
WHO and UNICEF
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Water for Planet​
Climate, biodiversity, desertification, environment, source to sea, resilience, and disaster risk reduction (DRR)​.
Co-Chairs
Egypt and Japan
Co-Convenors:
UNEP and WMO
Water in Multilateral Processes​
SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment and beyond, and global water initiatives​.
Co-Chairs
Germany and Mexico
Co-Convenors:
DESA and UNDRR
Water for Prosperity​
Valuing water, water-energy-food nexus, advancing integrated and sustainable water resource management, wastewater and water-use efficiency across sectors, and economic and social development.
Co-Chairs
China and Spain
Co-Convenors:
UNDP, FAO and UNIDO
Water for Cooperation​
Transboundary and international water cooperation, including scientific cooperation and inclusive governance. ​
Co-Chairs
Finland and Zambia
Co-Convenors:
UNECE and UNESCO
Investments for Water​
Financing, technology and innovation, and capacity building​.
Co-Chairs
France and South Africa
Co-Convenors:
World Bank Group, UNITAR and IFAD
