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
Connected Waters: Bridging communities and ideas (IAGLR-SCAS 2026 joint conference)
We're hosting the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference, along with the Society of Canadian Aquatic Scientists (SCAS) conference, May 25–29, 2026—right here in Winnipeg.
Natural Solutions for Water Security: Canada’s Policy Path Forward
This 2-day forum aims to advance strategic priorities and define practical next steps to accelerate the adoption of natural infrastructure as the new normal.
Weathering the Waters: Building climate resilience that pays off
Join us to explore Canada’s adaptation progress, the rising costs of delay (water, floods, drought), and new ways to finance resilience.
ASEAN Regional Workshop on Carbon Pricing and Carbon Markets
This workshop will explore policy design options suited to national contexts in the ASEAN region, and strengthen readiness for participation in international carbon markets, including under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.