17 Oct 2026
Water
Water and sanitation are recognized by the United Nations as human rights, reflecting the fundamental nature of these basics in every person's life. In Geneva, water is discussed in various fora (human rights, humanitarian, health, meteorology, nature conservation, economy, etc.) and numerous organizations (UN, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, academic) focus on water issues, making this region a strategic hub for global water governance.
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Organizations
Multilateral Environmental Agreements
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
Water Convention
Experts
Celeste Saulo
Celeste Saulo is Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), effective on 1 January 2024.
Laurence Boisson de Chazournes
Laurence Boisson de Chazournes is a Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva.
Mara Tignino
Mara Tignino is a Reader at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva and the Lead Legal Specialist of the Platform for International Water Law at Geneva Water Hub.
Otto Simonett
Otto Simonett is the Director of Zoï Environment Network.
Sonja Köppel
Sonja Köppel is the Secretary of the Water Convention.Events
Consultation
23rd Meeting of the Group of Friends on Water and Peace International Geneva’s Contribution to the 2026 UN Water Conference: Advancing Water for Peace Across the Six Interactive Dialogues
30 Oct 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30
Club Suisse de la Presse
Slovenia, Geneva Water Hub
Virtual
A Wetland Lens for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference
02 Nov 2026 | 14:30
Online | Zoom
Ramsar Convention
Conference
From Geneva to Abu Dhabi through Dakar: Positioning Wetlands in the Global Water Agenda
03 Nov 2026 | 15:00 – 16:30
Palais des Nations | Room XVI
UNOG, Ramsar Convention
Body Meeting
15th Meeting of the Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting
05 – 06 Nov 2026
Palais des Nations | Room IX
UNECE/WHO Protocol on Water and Health
Conference
31st Session of the Committee on Environmental Policy | Recent Developments and Achievements Under Each of the MEA
26 Nov 2026 | 15:00 – 18:00
Palais des Nations | Room V
UNECE
Body Meeting
16th meeting of the Task Force on Water and Climate
17 – 18 Dec 2026
Palais des Nations | Room XII
UNECE
Body Meeting
68th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands (SC68)
15 – 19 Mar 2027
Gland
Ramsar Convention
Learning
Online Course
Introductory Course to the International Legal Framework on Freshwater Resources
InforMEA
Online Course
Local Water Solutions for Global Challenges
UNITAR, Gaia Education, University of Strathclyde
Publications
Report
Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era
2026
UNU-INWEH
Jobs
Professional
Contremaître spécialisé ou Contremaîtresse spécialisée travaux et arrosage à 100%
11 Nov 2026
City of Geneva