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28/02/2026

Join the Global Water Investment Movement

GWPO is inviting distinguished and visionary leaders to serve as GWPO Water Envoys — high-level honorary representatives who will lead Strategic Partnerships and Virtual Liaison Offices in priority global cities.

Water Envoys will play a key role in championing GWPO’s Transformation Agenda and advancing global water investment and cooperation.

👉 Learn more and apply by 18 August 2026:

📥 Download the Global Envoy for Water Investments & Climate ad (PDF)

27/02/2026

Vacancy: Technical Adviser (P4) – UNEP
📍 Baku, Azerbaijan
🗓 Deadline: 13 March 2026

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recruiting a Technical Adviser (P4) to lead the implementation of the project “Strengthening Climate Information and Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for Increased Resilience in Azerbaijan.”

Based in Baku, the role will provide technical oversight, coordinate with government and partners, ensure compliance with GCF requirements, and integrate sustainability and gender considerations across project outcomes.

This is an opportunity to support climate resilience, early warning systems and data-driven decision-making in line with national and global climate commitments.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/267888?language=en
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26/02/2026

Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍

UN Environment Programme’s programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.

Take your idea to the global stage! Apply before 31 March.

https://www.unep.org/youngchampions/apply/timeline

25/02/2026

AIDA World Water Law Congress 2026
📍 Oslo, Norway | 24–26 June 2026

Under the theme “Water Law and Governance in Times of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss,” the AIDA World Water Law Congress 2026 will bring together scholars, practitioners and policymakers to address emerging challenges and innovations in national and international water law. https://www.nmbu.no/en/aidawaterlawcongress

🎓 Early-Career Researchers’ Workshop, ahead of the Congress
Master’s students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers are invited to submit a 4,000–6,000 word chapter outlining their research hypothesis and methodology.

🗓 Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
🔗 https://www.conftool.org/aida-wwlc-2026/

AIDA World Water Law Congress 2026HomeAboutProgramParticipationVenuePartners & Sponsors24-26 June 2026 in Oslo, Norway Congress registration now open Welcome to the International Association for Water Law World Water Congress 2026.The University of Oslo (UiO), the Norwegian University of Life Scienc...

23/02/2026

🎙️ Women on the Frontlines: Serving Communities Across Borders

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the International Water Association (IWA) is hosting a special webinar celebrating the stories and experiences of remarkable women serving as volunteers and professionals — with a particular focus on the water and sanitation sector.

This 60-minute session will highlight leadership, resilience and cross-border collaboration, and spotlight the vital role women play in advancing water and sanitation for communities worldwide.

🗓 4 March 2026
⏰ 10:30 GMT
🌐 Language: English
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes

🔗 Register and learn more: https://www.iwa-network.org/learn/women-on-the-frontlines-serving-communities-across-borders

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, this webinar will celebrate the stories and experiences of remarkable women serving as volunteers and professionals in various contexts, with a particular focus on the water and sanitation sector.

21/02/2026

Strong (water, sanitation and hygiene) systems don’t happen by accident.
They’re built through steady investment, skilled people, good data, coordination across government — and planning for climate risks.

When these foundations are in place, water and sanitation services are more reliable and reach more people. That’s what it takes to make WASH work for everyone.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/questions-people-ask-water-sanitation-hygiene-systems-un-water-scfse

20/02/2026

Water for equality means SAFETY.

For too many people, collecting water means walking alone for miles, navigating danger. Access to safe water close to home lowers risk, reduces illness, and builds stronger, safer communities. When women and girls are safe, whole communities are stronger.

It’s time to centre women and girls in water solutions.
What does water for equality mean to you?
www.worldwaterday.org

20/02/2026

Gender equality isn’t just a human rights issue — it’s central to building resilience. A recent piece from UNDRR outlines three powerful ways advancing gender equality strengthens communities’ ability to withstand disasters and climate shocks.

Read more here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-ways-gender-equality-advances-resilient-development-undrr-vhkgc/?trackingId=q2aCJRoySAeroyNReWU3pg%3D%3D

As we prepare for 2026 — with a focus on water and gender equality — the link between gender, water access, sanitation and resilience becomes even clearer. 💧

Together, we can amplify the call for water, dignity and equality for all. https://www.worldwaterday.org

18/02/2026

📢 13th World Urban Forum | Baku, Azerbaijan (17–22 May 2026)

The global housing crisis will take centre stage at the 13th World Urban Forum, bringing together around 2,000 participants from more than 130 countries to explore how housing can drive inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development.

Under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities,” the Forum will highlight urgent challenges as nearly 3 billion people face housing inadequacy worldwide — including more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements and over 300 million experiencing homelessness. These pressures are intensifying amid climate change and widening inequalities.

The World Urban Forum is convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and will be co-hosted in 2026 by the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

🔗 Explore more and register here ⬇️

📸 © UNICEF / Bashir Ahmed Sujan

The global housing crisis will take centre stage at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. Under the theme of ‘Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities’, the 13th session of the Forum (WUF13) will convene around 2,000 participants from more than 13...

16/02/2026

Now launched: World Water Day Photo Contest 2026

The 10th edition of the World Water Day Photo Contest, hosted by Lions Club Seregno AID, is now open to photographers worldwide — amateurs and professionals alike.

With this year’s theme, “Water’s role in gender equality,” the contest invites powerful visual stories that reflect how water shapes lives, opportunities and dignity.

Founded in 2017 as a cultural and solidarity initiative, the competition continues to showcase photography that captures both the beauty of water and the urgent challenges surrounding it — from its purity and life-giving strength to the risks that threaten people and nature.

🔗 Learn more and submit your work: https://www.worldwaterday.it/en/

📷 Photo: Joy Saha for Photo Contest 2024 - hosted by Lions Club Seregno AID

14/02/2026

New IAEA Coordinated Research Project: Strengthening water management in Small Island Developing States

The IAEA is inviting research organizations to participate in a new Coordinated Research Project (CRP) using isotope hydrology to improve water resource management in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The project applies an integrated approach—combining traditional stable isotopes with sulphur-35—to better understand aquifer recharge, storm impacts, and freshwater vulnerability in island environments.

👉 How to apply
Research organizations should submit their proposal for a Research Contract or Agreement by 28 February 2026, using the template available on the CRA web portal.
The IAEA strongly encourages proposals that involve female and early-career researchers.

For further details ⬇️

The IAEA is inviting researchers to join a new Coordinated Research Project focused on an integrated isotope study in Small Island States to improve water resource management.

13/02/2026

📸 IWA World Water Day 2026 Photo Competition

- 22 March - is an annual UN observance celebrating freshwater and inspiring action on water and sanitation for all.

In 2026, the theme is Water and Gender, shining a light on how water access, leadership and decision-making intersect with gender equality.

To mark the occasion, IWA is inviting members to submit a photo that connects to this theme — highlighting real stories of water and gender in action.

✨ Selected photos will be featured online and at the IWA stand during the Congress.

🗓 Submissions open 10–20 February
📷 One photo per participant (JPG/PNG, 1200×628 px, max 8 MB)

🔗 Submit your photo here:

To mark World Water Day 2026 (Water and Gender) and elevate the voices of members around this theme, we are running a photo competition. Members are invited to submit photos that visually connect to Water and Gender, showcasing how water and gender intersect in real contexts — from community actio...