World Water Week 2022 - Seeing the unseen: The value of water
23 August – 1 September in Stockholm and online
Almost all aspects of a sustainable future are linked to water. And to bring about the lasting change our planet needs, all sectors of society must come together in a massive transformation of human and societal activities. To be able to do this, we must understand the challenges we are faced with, and we must learn to appreciate the preciousness of what we have. We must learn to value water.
To contribute to this, the theme for World Water Week 2022 is: Seeing the unseen: The value of water
This overarching theme is captured in three main perspectives:
- The value of water for people and development.
- The value of water for nature and climate change.
- The financial and economic value of water.
In August 2022, World Water Week will return to Stockholm for a conference where convenors and participants can meet to network, collaborate, and be inspired. A global audience will be able to participate in a dedicated online program leading up the events in Stockholm. Key events in Stockholm will also be broadcasted online.
"We are thrilled to finally be able to welcome everyone back to Stockholm in 2022 while still maintaining our online presence. Our new format draws on all our learnings of being online for the past two years. We continue the strive to reach more audiences, wanting to involve everyone in taking care of humankind’s most precious resource: water", says Henrika Thomasson, Director World Water Week at Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the conference organizer.
What you need to know:
World Water Week 2022…
…will uncover the unseen water
Many of the world’s most urgent water challenges are invisible to the naked eye: the availability and state of our groundwater, the global streams of so-called virtual water, and the impact water has on people, nature, and economies. World Water Week 2022 is built on a global need to not only see, but to understand, and – more importantly – value water.
…is where joint solutions are formed
With unprecedented pressure being put on the world’s water resources, World Water Week is more important than ever. This is where academia meets decision-makers, where experience meets young perspectives, where national institutions meet non-governmental organizations. It is where knowledge is shared and solutions take shape, during seminars, workshops, case studies, masterclasses, expos, and networking. Only by collaborative efforts can we address the water challenges and create lasting change.
…will be online and in Stockholm
World Water Week 2022 is a global event. It is designed to reflect the fact that solutions to the world’s water-related challenges must include everyone everywhere. It kicks off with three days of scene-setting online content 23–25 August, before opening for the Stockholm event 28 August–1 September. As a modern and flexible conference, World Water Week 2022 caters for the diverse needs of its participants and convenors. The opportunity to meet in person is a key aspect for many, and for those who are unable to attend, SIWI will broadcast its content from the event in Stockholm. Session convenors are invited to do the same.
All relevant health and safety measures will be in place during World Water Week 2022.
Contact:
Andreas Karlsson
PRESS MANAGER • STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL WATER INSTITUTE
Email: andreas.karlsson@siwi.org
Mobile: +46 (0) 720 50 60 04
About World Water Week
World Water Week is the leading annual event on global water issues, organized by Stockholm International Water Institute since 1991. Together with organizations from all sectors and all regions of the world, we find solutions to the world’s greatest water-related challenges.
Stockholm International Water Institute
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