Nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 Are Now Open!

Named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (LKYWP) honours outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations towards solving the world's water problems by developing or applying innovative technologies, policies or programmes which benefit humanity.

Nominations are now open, and we invite nominations that meet the following criteria:

a. Role of nominee

The nominator should describe the role of the nominee in the development and implementation of the specific technologies, policies or programmes that underpin the nomination. In particular, the leadership of the nominee as well as the nominee's instrumental contributions should be highlighted.

b. Innovativeness and merits of the technologies, policies or programmes

The innovativeness and benefits of the referenced technologies, policies and programmes should be described in detail. Nominators are encouraged to include comparisons with the state-of-the-art technologies or existing policies and programmes and depict how the nominee's work has been proven to be a game changer or shown great potential to do so.

c. Impact on humanity

The current level of readiness and scale of implementation of the referenced technologies, policies and programmes should be described. Nominators should quantify the impact of nominee's work in benefitting humanity or project any long-term benefits in cases where the level of readiness and scale of the implementation is currently low.

Nominations will close on Friday, 11 July 2025.

Presented in partnership with Temasek Foundation, the LKYWP 2026 Laureate will be announced in April 2026. The Laureate will receive:

• S$300,000 cash prize
• A gold medallion
• A certificate of award

The Award will be presented at the Prize banquet and ceremony during the 11th Singapore International Water Week, which will be held from 15 to 19 June 2026.

Read the full nomination guidelines and details here.

Call for Papers for SIWW2026 Water Convention Now Open!

We invite you to submit your abstracts in the following six themes to the Water Convention, one of the flagship events of SIWW2026 which will take place from 15-19 June 2026.

• Theme 1: Water Network
• Theme 2: Water Treatment
• Theme 3: Used Water Management, Reuse and Industrial Water Solutions
• Theme 4: Climate Resilient Cities, Flood Management and Coastal Protection
• Theme 5: Water Quality and One Health
• Theme 6: Nexus & Resource Circularity

Submission deadline for abstracts is Friday, 3 October 2025.

The Water Convention is co-organised by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and the International Water Association.

For more details on topics under each theme, submission procedures, abstract template and the full list of Programme Committee members, click here to access the Call for Paper brochure or visit: www.siww.com.sg/landing-page/water-convention-2026-call-for-papers

Register as a SIWW Spotlight 2025 Delegate Now!

Join us at SIWW Spotlight 2025, held under the theme "Flood Resilient Cities: Adapting to Climate Change". This three-day summit will convene governments, city leaders, and industry experts to exchange insights on how cities can strengthen their resilience against floods and extreme weather events in a changing climate.

More than 300 leaders, including representatives from over 40 cities, will share real-world strategies and solutions currently being implemented across Asia and globally. Be part of this important conversation and gain valuable knowledge to help shape more climate-resilient cities.

City officials interested in attending SIWW Spotlight 2025, please email nicole_chew@pub.gov.sg for your complimentary registration.

SIWW Spotlight 2025: Unveiling In-Focus Forum Case Studies and Speakers

IN-FOCUS FORUM
24 June 2025, Tuesday, 2:00PM – 5:30PM
Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 1

Introducing the first three case studies to be featured at the In-Focus Forum during the upcoming SIWW Spotlight 2025:

Case Study: Sibu Cloudburst Project

Speakers: YBhg. Datu Sr. Zaidi Haji Mahdi, Director, LCDA (invited) and Christian Nyerup Nielsen, Global Director, Ramboll

The State Government of Sarawak is prioritizing urban transformation in several cities to improve living conditions for their residents, reduce significant flood risk, formalize future growth, risk, and unlock the area’s potential for eco-tourism, education, and recreation – all while preserving its biodiversity, natural resources and building resilience.

Ramboll has been engaged by the Land Custody and Development Authority to develop robust masterplans in the cities of Sibu and Kuching. The masterplans are developed with water, climate, and local people at the centre and as the main guiding principles. These principles were derived following engagement and close liaison with key stakeholders. Locality level masterplans, which will include Urban zonings, land use, a catalogue of blue-green water management solutions and technical designs for critical infrastructure are being developed.

Case Study: Flood Mitigation in Metro Manila and the Chao Phraya Basin: From Master Planning to Implementation Strategies

Speakers: Georges Comair, Senior Water Resource Specialist, World Bank Group, Atty. Romando S Artes, Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Royal Irrigation Department (RID) (invited), and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) (invited)

[Case Study Philippines: Metro Manila Flood Management]

Focus on the need for an adaptive flood master plan in Metro Manila, combining structural solutions like dams with non-structural measures like watershed conservation. These efforts address the immense flood management challenges in Metro Manila, a megacity of 13 million people, worsened by 2.5 million informal settlers in flood-prone zones. On average, 20 typhoons strike annually, with 5 to 7 being destructive, like Typhoon Carina in 2024, which caused PHP 1.17 billion in agricultural losses. The Metro Manila Flood Management Project Phase-1 aims to modernize 36 pumping stations, build 4 new ones, and improve solid waste management to address drainage blockages. Resettlement of 600 informal settler families is ongoing, with accessibility and livelihood issues persisting.

[Case Study Thailand: Chao Phraya Flood Management Program]

The World Bank is supporting Thailand in preparation of the first phase (“Plan 1”) of the multi-pronged, 9-phase Chao Phraya flood management program. The program, (with a total cost of more than US$ 10 billion) aims at decreasing flood risk and enhancing climate resilience in the Chao Phraya basin, which accounts for 40% of Thailand’s population and two-thirds of its GDP. The Plan 1 investments will increase the flood routing capacity through upgrading and modifications of the existing irrigation canal system in the lower-east part of the basin. The design of the program presents complex challenges linked to the management of fluvial flooding, urban drainage and land use, inter-agency coordination, and presence of informal settlements along the canals.

Case Study: Improving Greater Manchester’s City Resilience with an Integrated Water Approach

Speakers: Adam Hosking, Jacobs Global Solutions Director, Resilience and Climate Response and Sarah Jenner, Head of Catchment Planning, Conservation and Partnerships, United Utilities

Greater Manchester is connected by water but how it is managed is highly fragmented and issues frequently arise when there is too much water (flooding), too little (droughts) or it is too dirty (polluted waterways). As a result, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), supported by Jacobs, developed a silo-breaking partnership and The Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP), which is an industry-defining, integrated framework that will deliver more value, wider benefits and more sustainable outcomes.

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Join us as a trade visitor at the Solutions Marketplace – register now!

SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE
23 - 26 June 2025, Monday - Thursday
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Singapore EXPO, Hall 2A

A combined exhibition of SIWW Spotlight 2025 and the 41st IAHR World Congress, the Solutions Marketplace will focus on showcasing innovative flood and coastal solutions.

Exhibitor Listing

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