World Water Day

Introduced in 2020, the SDG 6 Special Event takes place annually during the High-level Political Forum giving space for discussion on water-related targets within the SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework. At the mid-point between the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference and the previous UN 2023 Water Conference - which saw over 800 commitments from governments, civil society, and the private sector under the Water Action Agenda - this Special Event will feature a discussion on how the inclusive and collaborative preparatory process driven by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates is building continuity and catalyzing global action for SDG 6 . Water Action Agenda commitment holders will discuss implementation and what enabling environments are needed for innovative solutions. Related Documents:  Agenda  and  SDG 6 and Water Action Agenda Special Event . Economic and Social Council

Interactive and informal stakeholder brainstorm meeting ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference convened by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Related Sites and Documents:  More Information  and  Concept Note . Watch the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, Stakeholder Brainstorm! Live Conferences

The  United Nations Water Conference 2026  will be co-hosted by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will will be held in the UAE from 2-4 December 2026 to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6. Sustainable Development Goal 6: Billions of people are still living without safely managed water and sanitation. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030 . Achieving SDG 6 is integral to the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to end extreme poverty and protect the planet. Related Documents:  United Nations Water Conference 2026  and  Webpage . Watch the 2026 UN Water Conference, Multi-Stakeholder Preparatory Meeting! Meetings & Events

The 2026 UN Water Conference will be co-hosted by Senegal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will will be held in the UAE from 2-4 December 2026 to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6. Immediately following the adjournment of the GA plenary meeting. Watch the Preparatory meeting of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference to Accelerate the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all! Meetings & Events

 Seventh Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters. Opening Plenary High Level Panel Discussion "from the 2023 UN Water Conference to the 2026 UN Water Conference" Water is not a tool for conflict but a powerful catalyst for cooperation. Historically, water-related disasters have provided opportunities for neighboring countries to collaborate by sharing information and offering mutual support. Over the past fifty years, water has played a significant role in fostering peace, as evidenced by 1,200 diplomatic events—two-thirds of the 1,800 recorded water-related diplomatic engagements. Transboundary  water cooperation  remains a crucial pathway to peace and must be actively pursued. Protecting water resources is essential for the well-being of both people and the planet. While water often unites, it can also be a source of tension. Floods, droughts, and pollution , especially when exacerbated by natural disasters, can lead to technological crises,  waterborne dis...

Seventh Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters. Opening Plenary High Level Panel Discussion "from the 2023 UN Water Conference to the 2026 UN Water Conference" Water is not a tool for conflict but a powerful catalyst for cooperation. Historically, water-related disasters have provided opportunities for neighboring countries to collaborate by sharing information and offering mutual support. Over the past fifty years, water has played a significant role in fostering peace, as evidenced by 1,200 diplomatic events—two-thirds of the 1,800 recorded water-related diplomatic engagements. Transboundary water cooperation remains a crucial pathway to peace and must be actively pursued. Protecting water resources is essential for the well-being of both people and the planet. While water often unites, it can also be a source of tension. Floods, droughts, and pollution, especially when exacerbated by natural disasters, can lead to technological crises, waterborne disease outbrea...