About the 11th World Water Forum

Action for a Better Tomorrow

The world's largest process-based gathering on water held every three years to turn commitments into real solutions.

THE GLOBAL WATER PLATFORM

What is the World

Water Forum?

A global, long-term, process-based gathering that brings together all stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, local authorities, academia, and the private sector, providing a unique platform for collaboration to address water challenges

1

Dialogue

Convene diverse stakeholders to share knowledge and experience

Bring together governments, utilities, academia, civil society, and business to create meaningful conversations around water challenges.

2

Alignment

Align policy and practice across sectors and regions

Build consensus on priorities and coordinate actions across thematic areas, geographic regions, and political levels.

3

Action

Deliver implementable water outcomes and commitments

Turn discussions into concrete deliverables, voluntary commitments, and policy directions that drive real-world impact.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

Accelerate dialogue, align policy and practice, and deliver implementable water outcomes.

The Road Ahead

Journey to Riyadh 2027

A multi-year process bringing together stakeholders and preparing actionable outcomes

April 2025
Completed

First Stakeholder Consultation

Riyadh
2025-2026
Ongoing

Thematic & Regional Concept Development

Global
April 2026
Upcoming

Second Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Jeddah
2026-2027
Upcoming

Political Track Preparation

Global
March 2027
Upcoming

Forum Delivery

Riyadh
2027+
Future

Follow-up & Implementation

Global
Leadership

Governance and Organizers

Co-hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the World Water Council

Governance Structure

International Steering Committee

Provides overall oversight and strategic direction