World Water Week 2026: Water for People and Progress

World Water Week’s 2026 theme is ‘Water for People and Progress’. The week will focus on progress towards a more just and equitable water secure future for all people and better care for our home planet, all set against the backdrop of climate change.

World Water Week has been organized every year since 1991 by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), which curates the content. It is the leading conference on global water, championing cooperation across sectors and national boundaries.