The World Water Forum is the main water-related event in the world, aimed at putting water firmly on the international agenda. A stepping stone towards global collaboration on water problems, the Forum offers the water community and policy-and-decision-makers from all over the world the unique opportunity to come together to create links, debate and attempts to find solutions to achieve water security. It is organised every three year by the World Water Council, in collaboration with the host country.
The 5th World Water Forum will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 16 to 22 March 2009.
After months of collaborative work, a first draft list of the Forum’s approximately 100 sessions can now be consulted online. The sessions have been enriched by the more than 700 contributions received from all over the world. With less than four months to go, the programme is starting to come together, but the substantive work on these sessions continues to evolve. You can follow progress of the thematic development through the Forum’s Virtual Meeting Space. Through this tool, you can provide your comments and suggestions to help answer the key questions that will shape the 5th World Water Forum and a better future for populations in need of this valuable resource.
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See below for upcoming and most recent preparatory meetings. Or click for more meeting dates & reports...
 5 January 2009
Turkish Women Organizations are Gathering for 2nd Preparatory Meeting!
The 2nd preparatory meeting of Turkish Women Organizations will bring together varied women groups from different parts of Turkey to meet with the coordinators of the Women and Gender Coalition for the 5th World Water Forum. The meeting will be hosted by the Forum’s Secretariat and identify lead organizers and their roles in preparation for the 5th Forum. For more information
4-5 December 2008
Second Preparatory Committee Meeting (Prepcom) of the Ministerial Process
The Second Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) meeting of the Ministerial Process of the 5th World Water Forum, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and co-organized by the World Water Council will be held at the UN Office (Palais des Nations) on 4-5 December 2008. Read more.
27-30 November 2008
UCLG World Council Meeting In Istanbul
UCLG (United Cities and Local Government) World Council Meeting, which will convene under the leadership of Mr.Kadir Topbaş, Mayor of Istanbul will host 300 mayors and presidents of local governments from different regions of the world. A special session will be held concerning Istanbul Urban Water Consensus. Read More.
18-19 November 2008
Asia Pacific Regional Water Conference 2008
Water Association of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (SWan) will jointly held a Conference with the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia. World's top keynote speakers from Signapore, Philippines, United States, Germany, Russia, Denmark and Malaysia will provide insight and perspectives related to water services in the region, emerging trends and challanges the sector faces.
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Read the latest news below or click for more news in the archives.
 5 January 2009
Now you can Consult the General Overview of the Draft Programme!
The general overview of the draft Forum programme can now be consulted from our website. The final countdown to the 5th World Water Forum is well underway. Use the programme to plan your participation and register through the website.
29 December 2008
From now on it is "Istanbul Water Consensus"
UCLG World Council meeting on the 5th World Water Forum took place on November 27 at Hilton Convention Center, İstanbul. As the title “Urban” is not really defining the consensus and excluding the non – urban inhabitance areas under the administration of the local authorities, the recommended title was revised to “Istanbul Water Consensus”. For more information
 December 28, 2008
Deadline for Turkish Republic Prime Minister's Water Prize was extended to 15th of February 2009!
The deadline of the Prize which will be awarded to one Turkish and one foreign journalist for their excellence on published works related to water issues, was extended to 15 February 2009. Apply for the prize.
27 December 2008
Deadline for application to PAID (Participants Aid) was extended!
To enable the participation of all stakeholders, irrespective of their financial means, the deadline for application to Participant Aid Programme (known as the PAID) was extended to 23 January 2009.
19 December 2008
Early-bird Registration Deadline - Extended!
The Early-bird registration period has been extended until January 15, 2009. Register your attendance for the Forum until January 15 to benefit from this fee reduction. Click on 'Register Now' to start your registration process.
2 December 2008
Apply to Organize a Learning Center Course!
The Learning Centre is intended to facilitate teaching/training at a practical level on various aspects of “Bridging Divides for Water”. Courses will be scheduled in parallel with the 5th Forum program of events, with the exception of Opening and Closing ceremonies. If you would like to organize a Learning Centre course, please click here.
28 November 2008
Register To Take Part in the 3rd Children's World Water Forum (CWWF)!
Children from all around the world aged between 11-16 years are gathering to “Bridge Divides for Water”. Within the framework of 5th World Water Forum, the children’s representatives are given the opportunity for engaging in meaningful dialogue to bring about significant change on water issues. Deadline for Pre-Registration is January 16, 2009. Read more and register.
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