IISD at the UN 2023 Water Conference
IISD is excited to speak at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York City.
The first of its kind in almost 50 years, this conference presents a golden opportunity to bring the world together to underscore the significant role of water for the Sustainable Development Goals and for the health and prosperity of people and the planet, as well as to tackle the plethora of issues threatening our freshwater supplies.
Amid all the activity, we will be co-hosting three side events where we explore the importance of natural infrastructure, why we need more Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, and what the world can learn from Africa's Great Lakes.
Side events we are co-hosting and at which we are speaking

N.B. You will need to register in advance for this event. Register here.

N.B. This event will take place within the United Nations Headquarters, and so you will need to be registered for the UN 2023 Water Conference in order to attend.

N.B. You can attend this event either in person or virtually. Whether you are attending in person or virtually, you will need to register here for this event ahead of time.

N.B. This event will take place within the United Nations Headquarters, so you will need to be registered for the UN 2023 Water Conference in order to attend.
Upcoming events
Advancing Natural Infrastructure 2024 Forum
A premier event to discuss natural infrastructure on the Canadian prairies and shape the future of prairie water infrastructure by working with nature
COP 28 Halfway Point Webinar
Catch up on progress from the first week of COP 28 in Dubai and learn what to watch in the second week of the climate conference.
COP 28 Side Event | Canadian Leadership on Oil and Gas Phase-Out
This COP 28 side event showcases progress to date on phasing out oil and gas production in Canada.
COP 28 Side Event | Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Reconstruction of Built Environment After Conflicts and Disasters
In this COP 28 side event, international and Ukrainian experts will discuss frameworks, technologies, policies, and practical steps toward a sustainable reconstruction of infrastructure and built environment after conflicts and disasters.