World Water Day

   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!

  Water shortages consistently rank among the global risks of greatest concern to policy-makers and business leaders. In a survey of 525 investors with US$96 trillion in assets, 45% reported exposure to substantive risks from water insecurity – risks that threaten their reputation and license to operate, the security of their water supply chains , their financial stability, and their ability to grow. Among the companies reporting exposure, the combined business value at risk topped out at US$425 billion with about 40% of the risks anticipated to hit within the next 1–3 years. The World Bank estimated that regions affected by water scarcity could see their growth rates decline by as much as 6% of GDP by 2050 as a result of losses in agriculture, health, income and property – sending them into sustained negative growth