World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues and in 2021 it will be held as a digital event 23-27 August. The Week attracts participants from more than 130 countries and with many different professional backgrounds. World Water Week is a non-profit event, co-created together with leading organizations. It offers an unusual mix of participants and perspectives, with sessions on a broad array of water-related topics, ranging from food security and health, to agriculture, technology, biodiversity, and the climate crisis.
With a focus on collaboration and shared learning, World Water Week is an important catalyst for change and attracts leading researchers, decision-makers, business representatives, NGOs, students, and international organizations. We try to create a welcoming and informal atmosphere where it is easy to get to know people and collaborate on solving real-world problems. The Week attracts many decision-makers who come here to get new inspiration and form alliances that can influence other international processes such as the global climate talks.
Self-supply's potential for increased resilience and water security
When? Monday, August 23 8:00-9:00 am EDT
What? Self-supply means households taking charge of water provisioning as a rural and urban coping mechanism, often in response to inadequate supply. Self-financed access has potential to support improved health and nutrition, and generate income. This session shares experiences and recommendations on how this complementary solution strengthens resilience.
Who? International Rescue Committee
Water for inclusive health and food security
When? Monday, August 23 6:00-7:00 pm EDT
What? This session invites global leadership for an update on the opportunity of water management and investments to achieve multiple development ambitions on SDG 2 (Zero hunger), SDG3 (Good health and wellbeing), and SDG6 (Clean water and sanitation).
Who? Catholic Relief Services
Reimagining the future of hand hygiene
When? Monday, August 23 9:00-10:00 pm EDT
What? Based on the Global Handwashing Partnership’s Handwashing Innovations Think Tank held in May 2021, this side session aims to share key takeaways from leading thinkers regarding the biggest questions for the hygiene sector and seeks to gather additional feedback from the event participants on the way forward.
Who? FHI360
Business case for building community resilience in corporate value chains
When? Wednesday, August 25 6:00-7:00 pm EDT
What? Strong business relies on strong communities—and women are critical to building resilient communities. The USAID Gap Inc. Women + Water Alliance takes a collective action approach to build communities’ water resilience across a range of dimensions that start with women as changemakers. How does this collaboration contribute to business continuity?
Who? CARE
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