International Water Resources Association

IWRA is an international network
of interdisciplinary experts
on water resources.
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About IWRA

At the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), we work to advance the sustainable management and equitable governance of the world’s water resources through knowledge exchange, inclusive dialogue, and evidence-based policy engagement. We bring together researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, and communities across regions and disciplines to foster collaborative solutions that strengthen resilient ecosystems, support climate adaptation, and promote water security for present and future generations.

Join a vibrant network of over 5,000 water professionals from more than 160 countries. At IWRA, expertise meets action:

  • Engage where research, policy, and practice intersect.
  • Access and share best practices from around the globe.
  • Explore opportunities for learning and career development.

As IWRA Member, you become part of a trusted global platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and real-world impact. Together, we can advance sustainable water solutions worldwide.

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Water International

IWRA’s official, peer-reviewed journal, Water International, is a global resource for scientific research and policy insights in water management.

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IWRA brings together individual professionals, academic institutions, organisations, and companies to share expertise and drive progress in water governance and sustainability. Whether you’re an academic, practitioner, policymaker, student, organisation, or simply passionate about water, there’s a place for you here.
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Impact since
160+
Countries of our membership
5500+
Individual Members
12000+
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Our institutional partners

IWRA’s Institutional Partners are central to advancing the Association’s mission to promote the sustainable, equitable and science-based management of water resources worldwide. They represent a diverse range of leading organisations from academia, government, international institutions, civil society and the private sector. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, IWRA and its partners work together to strengthen research, inform policy and support innovative responses to global water challenges. These partnerships help connect science with practice and amplify collective impact at local, national and global levels.