What is the World
Water
Forum?
A global platform convening governments, utilities, river basin organizations, academia, civil society, and business from more than 150 countries.
Dialogue
Convene diverse stakeholders to share knowledge and experience
Alignment
Align policy and practice across sectors and regions
Action
Deliver implementable water outcomes and commitments
Accelerate dialogue, align policy and practice, and deliver implementable water outcomes.
Journey to Riyadh 2027
A multi-year process bringing together stakeholders and preparing actionable outcomes
First Stakeholder Consultation
Thematic & Regional Concept Development
Second Stakeholder Consultation Meeting
Political Track Preparation
Forum Delivery
Follow-up & Implementation
By the Numbers
The scale and impact of the World Water Forum
A truly global gathering for water action and solutions
Governance and Organizers
Co‑hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the World Water Council
Governance Structure
Provides overall oversight and strategic direction
Expected Outcomes
From inputs to processes to actionable outcomes
Thematic Reports
Knowledge synthesis across 6 themes and 30 topics
Regional Reports
Regional priorities, roadmaps, and voluntary commitments
Ministerial Declaration
High-level policy commitments from governments
Parliamentary Statement
Legislative pathways and budgeting frameworks
LRA Message
Local and regional authority action plans
RBO Agreements
Transboundary cooperation initiatives
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Dive deeper into the Forum's processes, events, and knowledge resources