World Water Day

   Guest: Mr. Bhanu Neupane, Process Coordinator for the UNESCO World Water Development Report, on the launch of the World Water Development Report. Watch Press conference for the Launch of the World Water Development Report 2026!

A Science‑Based Solutions Exhibition, Panel, and Reception marking the 2026 UN Day for Water at United Nations Headquarters will spotlight the critical role of evidence‑driven innovation in accelerating global progress toward SDG 6 . The event brings together diplomats, UN agencies, scientists, development partners, and civil society leaders to explore how research, technology, and gender‑responsive approaches can strengthen water security, sanitation systems, and climate resilience . A central highlight of the program is the unveiling of Science‑Based Solutions "WATERHer" and presentation of book publication on WATERHer, a groundbreaking, gender‑responsive WASH framework designed to elevate women and girls as leaders in water governance while providing governments and institutions with practical tools for policy, implementation, and monitoring. The exhibition will showcase scientific models, community innovations, and scalable technologies that demonstrate how data and r...

   The observance will also contribute to the broader intergovernmental water agenda, including preparations toward the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the 2028 UN Water Conference in Dushanbe and ongoing follow-up within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process . Related Documents:  Agenda . Watch the High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026!

  Feeding 10 Billion people by 2050 will require urgent changes in how water is used in agriculture . Join us March 19th to launch of the Nourish & Flourish report on scaling solutions that boost agricultural productivity , create jobs & support sustainable growth .

 The New  World Bank Group report Nourish and Flourish shows that aligning food production with water realities can: boost yields, create 245M jobs and protect ecosystems. http://

What will it take to feed 10 billion people by 2050?  It starts with rethinking how we use water. Join us March 19 (09:00 EDT) to launch World Bank Group ’s new report Nourish & Flourish & a live discussion on transforming water use in agriculture. 

  Join global experts of the World Bank Group and the Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP), on March 19th, Starting at (09:00 EDT) for a live conversation on transforming water in agriculture and the launch of Nourish and Flourish report. Register to participate!

  Global water crisis aggravated by gender inequalities according to new UN Report. Despite decades of progress, inequalities continue to compromise global water security , disproportionally impacting women and girls, who despite of being the main collectors of water , continue to be excluded from water resources management and leadership roles . This is the conclusion of the United Nations World Water Development Report , published by UNESCO on behalf of  UN_Water . The report reveals that women are responsible for collecting water in over 70% of un-served rural households.  Read the full press release !