YWP Regional Call – Empowering Young Water Professionals through IWA YWP Chapters in Asia-Pacific
This IWA YWP Regional Call is organised by the IWA YWP Steering Committee with the support of the IWA Secretariat. An IWA YWP Regional Call is an online gathering organised by the International Water Association (IWA) specifically for Young Water Professionals (YWPs) within a particular geographical region (e.g., Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Europe, or North America). These calls are part of IWA’s ongoing efforts to foster a connected and empowered global YWP community
Starts
Sep 09, 2025
Language
EnglishDuration:90 minutes
Format
OnlineMember fee: $0.00
Standard fee: $0.00
Webinar Video
Webinar Presentation
Description
With a focus on Asia-Pacific, this Regional Call will bring will spotlight some IWA YWP Chapters from Asia and Australia, highlighting their activities and main contributions towards a water-wise world. This event will explore the evolving roles, initiatives, and challenges faced by a new generation of leaders in the water sector across the Asia-Pacific region, as seen through the lens of young people. It aims to shed light on how YWPs are shaping the future of water governance, innovation, and community engagement in a region marked by diversity, rapid development, and increasing climate pressures.
The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session to foster cross-sector dialogue and actionable insights.
Please note: the event will be hosted in English, and no certificate will be provided.
Target Audience
YWPs in Asia and Australia Region, practitioners, academics and researchers, utilities, students, engineers
Learning Objectives
Following this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key challenges and opportunities faced by Young Water Professionals (YWPs) in the Asia-Pacific water sector.
- Explore innovative approaches and leadership roles that YWPs are adopting to address regional water and climate issues.
- Foster regional collaboration and knowledge exchange to strengthen the impact of YWPs in shaping sustainable water futures.