The regional delegation of the Permanent Framework for Coordination and Monitoring of IWRM in West Africa, led by the ECOWAS Water Resources Management Centre (WRMC/CGRE), is participating in the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the United Nations Water Conference, to be held in Abu Dhabi in December 2026.
Mr. Alexis KOUASSI is also taking part as a panelist in the Side Meeting organized by IWMI, addressing the theme:
“Strengthening the Evidence Base for Global Water Action: Data, Insights and Partnerships for the UN 2026 Water Conference.”
The side event held during the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the UN 2026 Water Conference, organized by IWMI, UNESCO and OECD, focuses on strengthening the global evidence base for water action. Building on lessons from the 2023 UN Water Conference, participants emphasize the urgent need for integrated, harmonized and accessible water data to support global and regional decision-making.
The event brings together UN agencies, scientific institutions, regional organizations, youth representatives, civil society, and data specialists to co-develop a global water knowledge system that will inform the 2026 and 2028 UN Water Conferences. Discussions highlight key data gaps, emerging innovations (including AI), national examples (Brazil, Spain, Sahel), and pathways for improved data sharing.
The expected outcomes include a shared vision and roadmap, stronger evidence supporting the six Interactive Dialogues, and a coordinated multi-stakeholder coalition contributing to the global water agenda.