International Water Ressources Association

The International Water Ressources Association (IWRA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, international membership organization founded in 1971. IWRA provides a global, knowledge-based forum for the sustainable use and management of the world's water resources at the interface between science and policy.

• Events and Conferences: IWRA regularly hosts World Water Congresses, online conferences, webinars, masterclasses, and other events to promote dialogue, knowledge sharing, and science-based solutions.
• Publications: The organization publishes the "Water International" journal, policy briefs, special book series, and the proceedings of congresses and conferences.
• Research Projects: IWRA conducts projects focusing on topics such as water security, smart water management, and smart water cities.
• Networking: The association maintains a global community of researchers, education experts, policy advisors, and managers addressing water-related challenges from local to global levels[2][3].

The mission of IWRA is to be a cross-disciplinary, member-focused, international forum that promotes dialogue, knowledge sharing, and science-based solutions for the sustainable management of water resources at all levels and in all communities through events, projects, publications, and research.

The values of IWRA are based on respect, transparency, collaboration, and equality of opportunity. The organization promotes international, cross-cultural, and cross-disciplinary communication and working practices and is non-political. The focus is on the sustainable management of water resources to ensure their availability for present and future generations as well as for the environment[1][3].

IWRA is deeply committed to promoting the sustainable management of water resources and supports the goals of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through interdisciplinary and international collaboration, the organization aims to leave no one behind and manage water resources to ensure they are available for all.

• Education and Research: IWRA enhances and expands the understanding of water issues through education, research, and the exchange of information between countries and disciplines.
• Networking and Partnerships: The organization collaborates with other national and international organizations to improve decision-making in water resources and pursue common interests and goals[1][2][3].

Through these efforts, IWRA significantly contributes to addressing global water-related challenges and positions itself as a leading platform for the sustainable management of water resources.

• 1 - https://www.iwra.org/our-priorities/
• 2 - https://www.unwater.org/about-un-water/members-and-partners/international-water-resources-association-iwra
• 3 - https://www.iwra.org
• 4 - https://iwra.org/proceedings/congress/resource/abs838_article.pdf
• 5 - https://iwra.org/proceedings/congress/resource/PAP00-4917.pdf