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WWSN Engagement in the 11th World Water Forum – Call for Member Participation
We are pleased to share that the Women in Water & Sanitation Network (WWSN) is actively engaged in the preparatory process for the 11th World Water Forum, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This engagement positions WWSN within a key global platform shaping the future of water policy, finance, and governance, and provides an important opportunity to ensure that women’s expertise and leadership are visible within the Forum process.
This engagement builds on WWSN’s contribution to the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, where we coordinated two sessions, and reflects the growing recognition of our network as a credible contributor to international water dialogues. For the 11th Forum, WWSN is now involved in the coordination of three thematic sessions.
Under the Forum’s overarching theme, “Action for a Better Tomorrow,” WWSN contributes as a member of the Topic Coordination Working Groups in the following areas:
Theme 1 – Water Security (Topic 1D): Closing the Loop in Water Resources Management
Focus: Enhancing demand efficiency, promoting water reuse and circular economy principles, and strengthening resilience through non-conventional water resources.
Theme 2 – Water Finance (Topic 2A): Applying Innovative Water Financing Mechanisms
Focus: Advancing innovative tools such as fintech solutions, green and blue bonds, adaptive tariffs, and ecosystem-based payment mechanisms beyond blended finance.
Theme 6 – Value of Water (Topic 6A): Valuing Water for Sustainable Economic Growth
Focus: Strengthening recognition of the full economic, social, and environmental value of water for sustainable development and climate resilience.
To support this engagement, WWSN is convening a World Water Forum internal working group. This working group is established as a WWSN member initiative, providing members with a structured space to contribute to and inform WWSN’s input into the Forum process. It also reflects the value of WWSN membership as a pathway to engage meaningfully in global water policy discussions such as the World Water Forum.
Participation in the working group may include, subject to members’ availability, interest, and the evolving needs of the Forum process, possible contributions in the following areas:
Supporting the development and refinement of session content
Suggesting or recommending potential female speakers
Contributing to Forum sessions where attendance and roles allow (to be defined at a later stage)
We are at an early stage of the 11th World Water Forum process and have recently held an initial coordination call with the global Forum team. This is therefore a timely moment for members who wish to engage to do so from the outset, while recognizing that levels of involvement may vary over time.
Next Steps
Members interested in joining the WWSN World Water Forum working group are invited to complete this form by 14 January 2026, confirming their membership status and areas of interest.
Members who are aware of women professionals who may be interested in contributing to this work are warmly encouraged to share this opportunity with them. Interested individuals are welcome to apply after registering as WWSN members, in line with the working group’s member-based structure.
We will follow up with further details on working group coordination, timelines, and next steps.
WWSN Online Workshop: Careers – Mastering Job Interviews
Have you ever been invited to an interview and wondered how to truly stand out?
Do you find it challenging to present your experience with confidence and clarity when it matters most?
You are not alone. Even highly experienced professionals can find interviews daunting. That’s why we invite you to join our next WWSN Workshop—a supportive and informal space to build confidence, strengthen your interview skills, and connect with women across our global network.
📅 9 April 2026
🕑 14:30 – 16:00 CEST
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)
🙂 Participants: WWSN members (women only)
What to expect
This interactive workshop will focus on practical strategies to help you prepare for and succeed in job interviews.
We are especially pleased to welcome our guest expert, Eliana Harrigan, who will guide us through key interview techniques and the art of storytelling for impactful and authentic self-presentation.
Together, we will explore how to structure your responses, communicate your skills and experience with confidence, and align your story with the role you are applying for.
Through short inputs, breakout discussions, and practical exercises, participants will reflect on their professional journeys, practice answering common interview questions, and exchange ideas and peer feedback in small groups.
We will also share tips on how to handle challenging questions, make a strong first impression, and convey your unique value with clarity and purpose.
By the end of the session, you will have practical tools, new perspectives, and greater confidence to approach interviews with clarity and authenticity.
While we cannot promise job offers, we hope to provide useful strategies, fresh insights, and a supportive space—and perhaps help you find a “partner in crime” to practice and prepare together!
Who Can Join
This workshop is open to all WWSN members – women only.
How to Join
This will be a virtual workshop. A Zoom meeting link will be sent to you shortly after registration.
Would you like to shape the agenda for women's empowerment in the water and sanitation sector—nationally, regionally, and globally? Do you want to help steer the future of our network?
Are you eager to connect with women worldwide and make a meaningful impact on SDGs 5, 6, 8, 17, and beyond?
Join the Women in Water & Sanitation Network (WWSN) as a member—and, if you’re interested, take an active role in one of our working groups!
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