International Water Resources Association

The International Baikal Ecological Forum
2017-09-14 - 2017-09-15 | Irkutsk, Russian Federation
The International Baikal Ecological Forum served as a communication platform between representatives from government, business and society, for solving aquatic ecological issues relating to Lake Baikal, a UNESCO site. Key themes discussed included approaches for preservation of the lake, state policies, linking to international experience for the protection of natural resources as well as innovative technologies in water management. This international two-day event was held in Irkutsk, Russia, organized by the Government of the Irkutsk Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Irkutsk Region with the participation of the Siberian Department of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Stockholm World Water Week
2017-08-27 - 2017-09-01 | Stockholm, Sweden
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.

ASTEE’s 96th Annual Conference
2017-06-06 - 2017-06-09 | Liège Theatre, Place du Vingt Août , Liège, 16, 4000, Belgium
ASTEE holds its annual conference bringing together water and environment professionals for information sharing and knowledge exchange on good practices and lessons learned in. Under its theme on “Regions and the EU, working together to foster environmental transition”, the French Scientific and Technical Association for Water and Environment holds its 96th Annual Conference. Dedicated this year to EU policies challenges heavily influencing regional management, investment and development projects, particularly those dealing with water, environment and waste management, the conference will be organized in order to prepare for the upcoming cycles in the fields of water and waste. Mainly, it will take stock of the progress accomplished through EU directives as well as the difficulties in implementing them, by comparing case studies and feedback from different regions and member states.
More information can be found at: www.astee.org

XVI World Water Congress
2017-05-29 - 2017-06-03 | Cancun International Convention Center, 9 1er Piso, Blvd. Kukulcan Mz. 50 Lt. 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancún, 77500 , Mexico
The next XVI World Water Congress will be held in Cancun, Mexico from 29 May to 3 June 2017 and hosted by the National Water Commission of Mexico (CONAGUA) and the National Association of Water and Sanitation Utilities (ANEAS).

4th Istanbul International Water Forum
2017-05-10 - 2017-05-11 | Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
The 4th Istanbul International Water Forum under its theme “Water and Peace”, will be devoted to the impacts of the latest regional political setting on water issues. The Forum will put a spotlight on the two-sided relationship between immigration and water services, bringing together participants from the region and the international water community. Held every 3 years, prior to each World Water Forum, this event will aim to provide important inputs to the 8th World Water Forum, which will be held in Brazil in 2018. Registration to the 4th Istanbul International Water Forum will be free of charge.

Waterpower Week
2017-05-01 - 2017-05-03 | Capital Hilton, Washington D.C, United States
The Waterpower Week in Washington gathers IMREC, METS and NHA’s Annual Conference providing a unique opportunity to network and discuss about policy change and government affairs in the hydro and marine industry. This event will highlight perspectives on the role of hydro, explore issues affecting hydro and marine resources, and help participants develop a future game plan to meet challenges and ensure the future sustainability of the hydro and marine industry.

2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting for the 8th World Water Forum
2017-04-26 - 2017-04-27 | Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
Registration is open.
During 26-27 april, 2017, the 2nd stakeholder Consultation Meeting for the 8th World Water forum is set to take place in Brasília, Brazil. The goal of this important meeting is to constitute a milestone to ensure comprehensive consultations and the engagement process that will lead to the 8th World Water forum (18- 23 March 2018).
To register and confirm your attendance to the 2nd stakeholder Consultation Meeting, kindly visit this link: www.worldwaterforum8.org/news/2nd-stakeholder-meeting-register.
For additional information, more details are available at www.worldwaterforum8.org or simple send an email to secretariat@worldwaterforum8.org.
The international Water resources association will actively be present at this event, not only promoting the XVI World Water Congress as a major stepping stone in the ‘road to Brasilia’ but also in its capacity as a member of the theme Coordination group (tCg) for the Cross- cutting theme “Capacity”, and in the topic Coordination for “Water Quality”.

World Water Day
2017-03-22
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, was about taking action to tackle the water crisis. By 2017, there were over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water. This year’s theme: Why waste water? in support of SDG 6.3 on improving water quality and reducing, treating and reusing wastewater.
Globally, the vast majority of all the wastewater from our homes, cities, industry and agriculture flows back to nature without being treated or reused – polluting drinking and bathing and irrigation and losing valuable nutrients and other recoverable materials. Reducing and safely treating and reusing wastewater, for example in agriculture and aquaculture, protects worker, farmers and consumers promotes food security, health and wellbeing.

IWRA's 45th Anniversary
2016-11-29
Officially founded 29 November 1971, IWRA has been promoting for more than 45 years better understanding on water education, research and information exchange for sustainable water resources.
IWRA is honoured to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its foundation. Established in 1971 as an educational organization by members of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and other related constituencies, it provides a unique knowledge platform connecting people, organisations and institutions, while bridging disciplines and geographies for the sustainable management of the water resources, globally.
After 45 years, IWRA’s approach today is still the same. Emphasising on the constant need, on one hand, to address water challenges and priorities on a more coordinated and cooperative manner, and on the other hand, to develop new and interdisciplinary approaches at the international scale, IWRA builds on these efforts and focuses also today on the provision of a scientific and policy dedicated forum for water issues, the advance on water resources and environment research, the promotion of education with reliable and up-to-date information and data, and the generation and sharing of quality knowledge and expertise for the sound management of the world water resources, especially through its triennial World Water Congress, its flagship publications – Water International, IWRA Update, Policy Briefs -, its series of webinars and its extensive and diverse network of members in all regions of the globe.
IWRA’s forty-fifth anniversary took place in the context of the XVI World Water Congress in Cancun, Mexico (29 May – 2 June, 2017), with dedicated celebrations and special publications as well as various surprises for our members and supporters. IWRA looked forward to your participation in its 45th anniversary and sharing together memorable moments!
