The International Water Association is the network of water professionals striving for a world in which water is wisely, sustainably and equitably managed.

Drawing exceptional professionals from more than 140 countries, the membership of the International Water Association (IWA) brings together scientists, researchers, technology companies, water and wastewater utilities, and wider stakeholders involved in water management.

As the largest membership association for the global water sector, the Association was launched in its current identity in 2000, building on a 75-year heritage of connecting water professionals around the world. IWA is an international reference for the water and sanitation industry.

The IWA membership communities contribute and develop the IWA Agendas. Meet us at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition and our Specialist Groups Conferences worldwide. IWA is science-driven and sets the agenda with the publication of 12 scientific journals and 40+ books per year by IWA Publishing.

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News

From the IWA network around the world.
March 13, 2024
The International Water Association (IWA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 19th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Tech...
February 29, 2024
The election process for the International Water Association’s Strategic Council has concluded and the IWA Board of Directors endorsed the results in December...
February 28, 2024
The International Water Association is looking for passionate, motivated IWA members (aged 35 and below) to lead the IWA Young Water Professionals (YWP) Communi...
February 28, 2024
The IWA Secretariat is seeking Young Water Professionals (YWP) with active IWA membership to volunteer as part of the 2024 IWA Emerging Waters Leader (EWL) Foru...

Blog Posts

Opinion and insights on the critical challenges facing the water sector.
March 1, 2024
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme "Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress," I am reminded of the transformative power of em...
March 1, 2024
As we commemorate Women's Day 2024 under the theme "Invest in Women", let's focus on empowering women in the water sector. This blog explores the crucial role o...
February 2, 2024
Wetlands, as vital transition zones between land and water, are indispensable for maintaining biodiversity, ecological balance, and numerous ecosystem services....
January 30, 2024
Over the past 50 years, Constructed Wetlands, also known as Treatment Wetlands, have emerged as champions in treating domestic and industrial wastewaters, storm...

IWA Thought Leadership

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Agendas

Responding to global water challenges, IWA progressive agendas support sustainable urban and basin-related water solutions.
Skanderborg Forsyning

The Danish water utility Skanderborg Forsyning affirms that when it comes to water security in a changing climate, using nature-based solutions at the local level was never a question. Climate change projects are an opportunity to adapt using nature to deal with increased rainfalls and prevent the flooding of urban areas.

IWA Stories: Fionn Boyle

Fionn is a project engineer focused on smart water systems and a member of the Institute of Water in the UK. At Anglian Water Services, he serves on the Future Leaders board.
During the video, Fionn gives a snapshot of his journey so far in the water sector and the benefits it has afforded him.

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The Source Magazine

The latest from the International Water Association Magazine
February 29, 2024
As part of its on-going mission to tackle emerging contaminants, such as PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – [...]
February 27, 2024
The impacts of climate change are disrupting countries in the Asia and Pacific region in their efforts to meet their [...]
February 27, 2024
Watch this 12-minute on-demand webinar, to learn about pioneering customer cases from Cities who are shifting away from conventional fossil-based [...]
February 10, 2024
A global assessment of future clean water quantity has found that three billion people may face water scarcity in 2050 [...]

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