One Water Summit: youth as a source of solutions

On December 3, 2024, the One Water Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-organized by France, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and the World Bank, this high-level event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and experts to address urgent challenges related to water governance and diplomacy. The main goal is to highlight sustainable management practices and innovative solutions 

A Global Collaboration to Tackle Water Challenges 

With a program featuring plenary sessions, roundtables, and innovative presentations, the One Water Summit will showcase concrete solutions to the global water crisis. Key themes include: 

  • Transboundary cooperation on water resources. 
  • Strengthening the climate resilience of water systems. 
  • Promoting inclusive practices for sustainable water management. 

The Role of Civil Society and Youth in Transforming the Sector 

As an umbrella organization catalyzing youth participation at the summit, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) will highlight the transformative power of local solutions led by young people in the water sector. A key moment will be the presentation of a video showcasing concrete solutions and impactful projects led by youth leaders from ISW-supported platforms worldwide. 

Building a More Resilient Future 

This summit will provide a strategic platform for dialogue, bringing together influential stakeholders such as the UN Special Envoy for Water and representatives from countries like Senegal and the United Arab Emirates, co-organizers of the upcoming United Nations Water Conference in 2026.