2026 United Nations Water Conference

The 2026 United Nations Water Conference takes place December 8-10, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The conference is co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal.

Why It Matters

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation is essential in itself and critical to progress on the 2030 Agenda as a whole. As the world enters the final 5 years of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, urgent action is required.

The world must surge investment, innovation, and political will toward accelerated implementation of SDG 6 in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation.

Conference Purpose

The 2026 United Nations Water Conference will bring this spirit of solidarity to life and help build a water-secure future for all.

Focus Areas

The conference addresses water as a cross-cutting issue affecting multiple SDGs. Access to clean water is foundational to health, food security, economic development, and climate resilience.

Who Should Attend

• Government officials in water resources and sanitation

• Water utilities and service providers

• Environmental and conservation professionals

• Climate adaptation specialists

• Development organizations

• Researchers in water security and management

• Civil society and community representatives

• Private sector innovators in water technology

• Investors in water infrastructure

• Youth leaders and emerging professionals

Event Value

You'll engage with decision-makers working to accelerate water security globally. The conference creates opportunities to explore investment mechanisms, share innovations in water management and sanitation, and build partnerships that strengthen water access and security.

Event Details

• Event: 2026 United Nations Water Conference

• Dates: December 8-10, 2026

• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Co-hosts: UAE and Senegal

• Focus: SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), water security, investment, innovation, cooperation

• Context: Final 5 years of the 2030 Agenda implementation

• Format: International conference

Check the UN Water Conference website for program details, registration information, and speaker lineup.