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May 31, 2026

Dushanbe 2026: turning water ambition into progress

Key messages from the Dushanbe Water Conference 2026: why implementation, governance, finance, and cooperation will determine progress on the global water agenda.

Explainers and briefs.May 31, 2026

SIWI Insight Brief: Dushanbe Water Conference 2026

This Insight Brief summarizes the key messages, emerging trends, and implications from the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018–2028, held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 25–28 May 2026.

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News.May 28, 2026

Why governing the full hydrological cycle is rising on the global water agenda

As climate risks intensify, attention is growing around governance across the full hydrological cycle, including green water, ecosystems, and atmospheric moisture flows ahead of the UN 2026 Water Conference.

Feature.May 27, 2026

Signals shaping the global water agenda in 2026

SIWI launches a video series on the signals shaping the global water agenda in 2026, exploring how governance must evolve from ambition to implementation.

Event.25 May 2026

Governing the full hydrological cycle to strengthen water resilience

Policy publications.May 20, 2026

Governing the Full Hydrological Cycle to Strengthen Water Resilience

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News.May 19, 2026

From commitments to implementation: signals emerging from Istanbul

SIWI’s latest Insight Brief from the Istanbul International Water Forum highlights growing pressure across the global water agenda to move from commitments toward implementation, resilience, financing, and practical cooperation.

Explainers and briefs.May 19, 2026

SIWI Insight Brief: 5th Istanbul International Water Forum

A SIWI Insight Brief analysing key discussions and emerging signals from the 5th Istanbul International Water Forum, including implementation, resilience, financing, and cooperation across the global water agenda.

News.May 18, 2026

SIWI launches initiative on green water

SIWI is launching a new initiative focused on green water, with support from the Global Challenges Foundation.

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News.May 12, 2026

Central Asia and Afghanistan: water cooperation at a critical juncture

Water stress is rising in the Amu Darya Basin across Central Asia and Afghanistan. A new SIWI report highlights growing risks and the need for more inclusive regional cooperation.

May 4, 2026

SIWI and KTH strengthen research partnership on water governance

SIWI and KTH Royal Institute of Technology partner to advance water governance research, linking science and policy in a changing climate.

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May 4, 2026

Seeing the water story in 2026

SIWI engaged journalists at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Chicago, sharing practical tools to strengthen water reporting ahead of key global events in 2026.

Apr 24, 2026

Indigenous Peoples’ lands and the invisible architecture of rain

New study from SIWI shows how Indigenous Peoples’ lands generate rainfall across regions, highlighting their role in climate resilience, water security, and transboundary water systems.

Apr 24, 2026

Indigenous Lands Moisture Tracking Project: A global analysis of terrestrial moisture recycling

New global study shows how Indigenous Peoples’ lands generate rainfall and sustain water cycles beyond their borders—highlighting their role in climate resilience and water security.

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Apr 23, 2026

From ambition to implementation: Governing water in 2026

As 2026 emerges as a defining year for water, SIWI outlines how governance must evolve across the key water moments during the year.