Stockholm World Water Week

The World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and located at the Stockholm City Conference Centre. This year, the theme was “Water and Waste – Reduce and Reuse”. With more than 200 sessions, topics covered it included implementing and monitoring SDGs, sanitation and health related to wastewater, financing, integrated urban water management, food and nutrition, water conflicts and fragile states. The week also featured many social events, kicking off with a Young Professionals Day on August 27, where attendance was free for those between the ages of 16-35.