11th World Water Forum

21-25 March 2027•Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Action for a Better Tomorrow

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Journey to 2027

Key milestones bringing the global water community together

April 14-15, 2025

1st Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh

Successfully Completed

8-9 April 2026

2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Jeddah

March 21-25, 2027

11th World Water Forum

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Forum Processes

Core Processes

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Political Process

Develops policy agendas, declarations, and commitments by engaging ministers, parliamentarians, local and basin authorities. Connects Forum outcomes to the political and finance instruments; amplifies inclusive diplomacy and implementation.

Thematic Process

Mobilizes global multi-stakeholders to design action-oriented solutions. Structured around six themes — Water Security; Water Governance & Diplomacy; Water for Humans & Nature; Water Finance; Innovation for Water; Value of Water. Produces synthesis sessions, policy briefs, and actionable roadmaps.

Regional Process

Anchors the Forum's mission in regional and sub-regional contexts, developing locally relevant roadmaps and case-led cooperation across regions. Bridges communities and global policy for practical uptake.

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2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

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The 11th World Water Forum brings together ministers, delegates, technical experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of global water governance and action.

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AnnouncementNovember 1, 2025

Registration Opens for 2nd Stakeholder Meeting in Jeddah

We are pleased to announce that registration will open on December 15, 2025 for the 2nd Stakeholder Meeting, taking place on April 8-9, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ProgramMarch 10, 2025

Thematic Process Framework Announced

The 11th World Water Forum unveils its comprehensive thematic framework covering 6 themes and 30 topics addressing global water challenges.

PartnershipMarch 5, 2025

Strategic Partnerships with Leading Water Organizations

The Forum announces strategic partnerships with major international water organizations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Organizers

The 11th World Water Forum is jointly organized by leading institutions in water governance

Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA) serves as the host and lead organizer of the 11th World Water Forum, bringing decades of water management expertise and regional leadership to advance global water security.

World Water Council

The World Water Council is an international multi-stakeholder platform organization whose mission is to mobilize action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, by engaging people in debate and challenging conventional thinking.

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