CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Türkiye and the International Water Resources Association

Esteemed Members of the Global Water Community, throughout history, water has guided civilizations, sustained prosperity and shaped the relationship between people and their environment. Today, in a world being transformed by climate change, technological advancement and shifting economic and social realities, water has acquired an even greater strategic importance. The way we manage water today will determine not only our water resilience, but also our food, energy, health and economic resilience tomorrow.

On behalf of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), I am delighted to invite you to the XX World Water Congress in Istanbul, Türkiye, in 2027. The 20th edition marks an important milestone, as IWRA celebrates 55 years of advancing sustainable water resources management worldwide. Since 1971, IWRA has brought together experts across disciplines, sectors and regions to promote science-based solutions to the world’s water challenges. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to bridging science, policy and practice, ensuring that knowledge informs decisions and drives meaningful action.

As Co-Chair of the International Scientific Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the XX World Water Congress in Istanbul, Türkiye, in 2027, under the theme “Future of Water: Smart. Resilient. Circular. Inclusive.” The context in which we understand and manage water is changing rapidly. Growing pressures on water resources are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, as climate change, population growth, urbanisation and environmental degradation intensify demands on finite resources. At the same time, advances in science, technology and innovation are creating new possibilities for how we respond to these pressures.