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Advance Research
Encourage knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary research on climate change, water resources and sustainable management.
International Conference Series
About ICCW 2026
Advancing sustainable water management in a changing climate through research, innovation, effective governance and global collaboration.
3rd Edition
International Climate Change and Water Conference
10th Series
International Water Conference
Global Dialogue
Research, policy and practice
Climate Resilience
Water security and sustainability
The Conference
Building a Water-Secure Future in a Changing Climate
Water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Climate change, rapid population growth, overexploitation of freshwater resources and inadequate water governance are intensifying pressure on the quantity and quality of available water.
Increasing climate variability is amplifying the risks of droughts, floods, declining groundwater levels and deteriorating water quality. These challenges threaten ecosystems, food security, urban sustainability and human well-being.
The International Climate Change and Water Conference (ICCW) provides a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners and development partners to exchange knowledge and explore collaborative responses to these interconnected challenges.
ICCW 2026 focuses on practical, inclusive and innovative approaches
to sustainable water management and climate adaptation.
Our Shared Vision
To promote sustainable water management by balancing water supply and demand through conservation, technological interventions, adaptive infrastructure and effective governance—supporting the long-term sustainability of water quality and quantity.
Our Purpose
What We Aim to Achieve
Connecting knowledge, technology and policy to support more resilient and sustainable water systems.
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Promote Innovation
Explore technological solutions and practical approaches that improve water-use efficiency, monitoring and climate resilience.
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Strengthen Governance
Encourage effective policies, institutional cooperation and coordinated action for sustainable water security.
Conference Focus
Three Thematic Pillars of ICCW 2026
Exploring the links between resilient agriculture, technological innovation, and effective climate and water governance.
Climate-Smart Water & Agriculture
Advancing climate-resilient farming, efficient irrigation, groundwater management, water conservation and sustainable agricultural systems.
Technology & Innovation
Exploring smart water systems, digital monitoring, data analytics, advanced treatment technologies and innovative solutions to climate and water challenges.
Policy, Governance & Climate Adaptation
Strengthening water institutions, climate adaptation policies, stakeholder collaboration and equitable, sustainable water governance.
A Growing International Platform
The ICCW Journey
Building international collaboration through successive conferences on climate change, water resources and sustainability.
ICCW 2024
The inaugural conference was held at Istanbul Aydın University, Türkiye, from 29 March to 1 April 2024, focusing on the role of climate change in water resources management for a sustainable future.
ICCW 2025 & IWC 2025
The second ICCW conference took place at Tashkent State Transport University, Uzbekistan, in May 2025. The 9th International Water Conference was also held in Islamabad in May 2025.
ICCW 2026 — Islamabad
The third ICCW conference continues this collaborative journey under the theme “Sustainable Water Management in a Changing Climate,” bringing the conversation to Islamabad, Pakistan.
Together for a Sustainable Water Future
Be part of the dialogue connecting research, policy, technology and practice to address water security in a changing climate.
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