IWRA - International Water Resources Association

Exciting news! IWRA's XIX World Water Congress will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from December 1st to 5th, 2025! 🇲🇦 IWRA, in partnership with the Ministry of Equipment and Water of Morocco, is honoured to return to this dynamic region after hosting the VII Congress in Rabat back in 1991. This time, under the theme “Water in a Changing World: Innovation and Adaptation,” we’ll explore solutions to strengthen water systems in an interconnected world facing constant change. 🌱💧 Join experts, researchers, policymakers, and the private sector as we come together to share groundbreaking insights and co-develop solutions for a sustainable water future. 🌊 Click here to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2kSbrww #WorldWaterCongress2025 #WaterInnovation #SustainableWater #GlobalWaterGovernance #sdg6 #Marrakech2025

💧 Missed our webinar hosted in partnership with the International Association for Water Law (AIDA)? Catch up on this insightful webinar, where experts tackled the challenges of water resources under climate change. Discover key discussions on: ✅ Climate impacts on transboundary river basins ✅ Legal principles like equitable utilisation and cooperation ✅ Water vapor as a greenhouse gas ✅ Adaptive management for climate uncertainty 👉 Watch the recording and access expert presentations here: iwra.org/webinar-68 #ClimateChange #WaterResources #WebinarReplay

OUT NOW: Dive into Water International's latest Issue published by Taylor & Francis Group. This Issue features: 💧Smallholder irrigation in Zimbabwe: A call for local and collective institutions to support irrigation productivity. 💧Water governance debates: Insights on the "white water footprint" and its implications. 💧Global challenges: An analyses of U.S. water efficiency campaigns, Middle Eastern water accounting frameworks, and Ireland’s rural water conservation efforts. 💧And much more! Access the issue here: https://lnkd.in/dv4h3bBc #IWRApublications #IWRA #WaterInternational #watermanagement

Join the third webinar in the series, "𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀", on Tuesday, December 3rd at 3:00-4:30 PM CET / 8:00-9:30 AM CST. ➡️ Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/geQ45cb5 This webinar will focus on "𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴”. The discussion will explore frameworks for effective governance, strategies to enhance policy coherence across sectors, and the role of science communication in shaping public opinion and influencing policy, all within the context of climate and forced migration challenges.

Missed IWRA’s 2024 General Assembly? Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 6th, 2024! For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve got you covered! Catch up on the key updates shared during this important event, including: 🔹 Updates on the XIX World Water Congress & Islands Water Congress 🔹 New guidelines for task forces and geographic chapters 🔹 Publications, significant projects, and partnerships 🔹 Announcement of the 2025-2027 Executive Board 🔹 IWRA’s financial overview – and much more! 📄 Access the recording and presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eiacg4_X Stay informed, stay engaged, and explore opportunities to contribute to IWRA’s mission and activities! #IWRA #GeneralAssembly2024 #SDG6 #SustainableWaterManagement

🚽 3.5 billion people live without a safe toilet. All over the world, sanitation is under threat from conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect. #WorldToiletDay  🌍 This year's World Toilet Day campaign, ‘Toilets – A Place for Peace’, highlights how broken or inadequate sanitation systems affect people’s lives, and shows how sustainable sanitation is essential to a healthy and stable society.❗ Learn more and get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gM-chfu #WorldToiletDay #GlobalSanitation #SDG6

Check out this open-access article from our #WaterInternational journal, which examines the adaptive governance and resilience of groundwater systems in Kure City, Japan. 🏙️💧 Learn how collaborative efforts transformed local wells into emergency water sources during a disaster. 🌊 Here’s a challenge for you! 🤔 What concept underpins the transformation of private wells into emergency water sources in this case study? A) Adaptive governance B) Polycentric institutions C) Both A & B D) None of the above Comment your answer below! (Hint: the answer is in the article)) Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRNxRA7m #Groundwater #Resilience #Japan #AdaptiveGovernance #DisasterManagement #SDG6

💧 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to introduce the newly elected members of the IWRA Executive Board for 2025-2027! 🎉 Starting in January 2025, these dedicated IWRA members will guide our mission, activities, and impact in the years ahead.  🌊💧 Their expertise and vision will help shape IWRA’s future, and we look forward to the impactful work ahead. 👉 Meet our new Board members and learn more about their commitment to sustainable water resource management here: https://lnkd.in/dwy6Xd2t We also extend our sincere gratitude to all candidates who ran in this election. Your dedication and commitment to IWRA’s mission and work are invaluable, and we encourage you to stay actively engaged with the Association. Let’s congratulate and welcome our new leadership team! 👏 #IWRABoard #IWRACommmunity #NewBoard

Thank you to all members and non-members who joined our Annual General Assembly yesterday! We’re especially grateful to everyone who engaged throughout the event. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the recording and presentations. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eiacg4_X to access them soon!

Reminder ❗ 💧 Join us this Wednesday, November 6th, at 2:00 PM CET (via ZOOM) for IWRA's 2024 General Assembly (GA)! This event is open to everyone–whether you're a member or not! It’s a great chance to learn about IWRA’s work and discover how you can get involved in shaping the future of water resource management. 🔗 Learn more and Register now: https://lnkd.in/dQDsRCVE #IWRAGeneralAssembly