INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SIWW SPOTLIGHT 2025 & IAHR2025

We are pleased to announce that PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency will be hosting two high-level water events in June 2025 – the 41st International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) World Congress and Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2025. Save the dates in your calendar!

With the theme “Flood Resilient Cites: Adapting to Climate Change”, this two-day Summit will gather governments, cities and industry to share experiences on how cities can adapt to climate change and build greater resilience to floods and extreme weather events. Join more than 100 senior city leaders at the event and learn about the strategies and solutions that are being implemented in major cities in Asia and around the world.

To learn more, visit SIWW Spotlight 2025 event website for more information.

With the theme “Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development”, IAHR2025 will focus on four key thematic areas – (a) Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, (b) Improving Resilience against Water Hazards and Natural Disasters, (c) Water for Energy Transition, Food Security and Nature, and (d) Digital Transformation. The biennial World Congress of IAHR is expected to attract 1,500 water and climate experts, researchers and professionals to address the multi-faceted challenges posed by the dynamic intersection of water resources management, climate change adaptation, and intricate interplay between water, energy, food security and nature.

To learn more, visit IAHR2025 event website for more information.

Consider joining in the following ways:

• Submit an abstract or proposal for workshop or special session (deadline extended till 30 Nov)
• Take up a booth in the combined exhibition
• Become a Sponsor or Take up an Advertisement space
• Register as a Delegate (pre-registration is now open)

[Extended deadline: 30 November 2024] Call for Abstracts for the 41st IAHR World Congress

The deadline for abstract submissions for the 41st IAHR World Congress has been extended to 30 November 2024.

This call for abstracts is around two main sub-themes, together with the relevant sub-topics:

• Sub-Theme A: Water Engineering and Technological Innovations
• A.1 Climate Change Mitigation
• A.2 Improving Resilience against Water Hazards and Natural Disasters
• A.3 Water Engineering and Society
• A.4 Water Engineering for Energy Transition and Food Security
• A.5 Digital Transformation
• A.6 Experimental and Field Methods

• Sub-Theme B: Water Engineering and Socio-Economic Considerations
• B.1 Climate Change Adaptation
• B.2 Water and Nature
• B.3 Hydro-Environment Engineering Culture

Submission of proposals for workshops, masterclasses and special sessions have also been extended to the same deadline.

This will be the second and final extension. Do not miss the opportunity to present your work to 1,500 water and climate experts and professionals who will be attending IAHR2025 and SIWW Spotlight 2025.

To access the full list of sub-topics under each theme, abstract template and submission process, visit: https://2025.iahr.org/Home/Submissions.

Flowing Forward: The Economics of Water in a Changing World by Global Commission on the Economics of Water

Flowing Forward is a series of podcasts that highlights the economics of water in a changing world, a platform dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of water in shaping our global future.

• Episode 3: Pioneering Solutions for Water Sustainability
• Episode 2: Bridging Generations for Water Justice with Joyeeta Gupta and Elizabeth Wathuti
• Episode 1: Unexpected Discoveries in Water Research with Lauren Andersen and Ram Fishman

Find out more about the podcast series here.

The Executive Exchange by Isle Utilities

The premier podcast where leading executives from the water sector share their stories to inspire, educate and entertain.

• Episode 1: How a Ukrainian City Supplied Water During the Conflict with Oleksandr Syenkevych, the City Mayor of Mykolaiv
• Episode 2: "If its installed, it had better be working" – The Secret To Building a Resilient Utility with Rob Thompson, General Manager, OC San, California
• Episode 3: Innovative Water Solutions for Slum Communities with Philippe De Roux

Find out more about the podcast series here.