Stockholm World Water Week

As a key platform for the Dutch water sector internationally, NWP brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to this year’s programme which focuses on climate action, cross-sector innovation, and sustainable development.

Join NWP at World Water Week 2025 for two powerful sessions driving climate-resilient solutions

Our attendance reflects NWP’s mission: to facilitate impactful partnerships, share Dutch expertise, and accelerate global progress towards resilient and inclusive water systems. With climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity becoming increasingly interconnected, our sessions offer timely insights and practical pathways for tackling these overlapping challenges.

World Water Week in Stockholm, held from 24-28 August 2025, is an annual conference on global water challenges that strongly emphasises collaboration between donors, NGOs, and development partners. Hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), it serves as a key platform for shaping international water policy, advancing sustainable development goals, and driving collective action through cross-sector partnerships.

Session 1: Water-Food-Biodiversity for sustainable development in a changing climate
 

26 August 2025 | 16:00–17:30 | Room A2, Level 6
Co-convened by Netherlands Water Partnership, Netherlands Food Partnership, and Wageningen University & Research.

This session aims to spark new collaboration and accelerate action at the critical nexus of water, food, and biodiversity. Agriculture accounts for nearly three-quarters of global freshwater use and, with the added pressure of climate change, the stakes are higher than ever.

We will explore a forward-looking vision developed by Wageningen University & Research that is aligned with the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, and grounded in a Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality policy innovation. Topics include:

• Resilient water and food systems
• Biodiversity preservation, and
• Strategies for sustainable water governance

The session will highlight new knowledge and approaches from the Netherlands and beyond, offering attendees real-world tools to support sustainable development goals and climate mitigation.

Why attend?
Gain cutting-edge insights from Dutch and international thought leaders. Learn how to create synergies between water, agriculture, and nature in the face of a changing climate. Be part of the conversation shaping future-proof food and water systems.

Session 2: Accelerating climate action: cross-sector partnerships for water resilience
 

28 August 2025 | 09:00–10:30 | Room C3, Level 2
Co-convened by Netherlands Water Partnership, Danish Water Forum, French Water Partnership, Japan Water Forum, Korea Water Forum, Northern Water Network, Swedish Water House, and Swiss Water Partnership.

This session is organised by the Netherlands Water Partnership and its partners in the Northern Water Network (NoWNET). NoWNET is a collaboration of national water partnerships and organisations from Northern Europe and Asia. The network aims to accelerate water resilience and climate adaptation by sharing knowledge, aligning strategies, and promoting joint action across borders. Through NoWNET, NWP works with like-minded partners to amplify collective impact and bridge North-South and South-South cooperation.

The session explores how the new EU Water Resilience Strategy can fast-track climate action in the water sector through integrated, cross-sector collaboration. Drawing on case studies from Europe, Korea, and Japan, the session will showcase resource-efficient solutions, innovative governance models, and inclusive financing mechanisms that support sustainable water management at all levels – from local basins to global policy.

Key topics include:

• Aligning water with energy, agriculture, and urban planning
• Breaking down policy silos
• Fostering trust among stakeholders, and
• Scaling up innovation and investment

The session will highlight the value of cross-sector cooperation and the critical role of strong governance and inclusive partnerships in securing water resilience for future generations.

Why attend?
Explore ways to break down silos and foster meaningful cooperation across sectors and regions. Gain practical knowledge on building water-resilient systems through inclusive governance and finance innovation. Engage with leading experts and global water partnerships shaping the future of integrated climate action.

Dutch water sector’s contributions to Stockholm World Water Week

Once again, the Dutch water sector is strongly represented at World Water Week 2025 in Stockholm. Throughout the week, a diverse range of Dutch organisations will host and participate in high-impact sessions addressing today’s pressing water and climate challenges. This dedicated page provides a comprehensive, preliminary overview of all Dutch-led sessions, highlighting where and how the Netherlands is contributing to the global dialogue. 

Showcase your contribution at Stockholm World Water Week 

Dutch organisations attending World Water Week are warmly invited to share their plans, activities, or sessions during the event. Whether you are organising presentations, networking moments, side events, or other engagements, we encourage you to send us the details. 

The submitted activities will be reviewed for potential publication and promotion on www.dutchwatersector.com, the international platform showcasing the expertise and impact of the Dutch water sector. NWP will also do its utmost to actively promote sessions and contributions from Dutch organisations throughout World Water Week.

By sharing your plans, you help strengthen the visibility of the Dutch water sector on a global stage and are part of a united, collaborative presence that highlights our shared commitment to addressing the world’s pressing water and climate challenges.

Join us in Stockholm this August to connect, learn, and collaborate towards climate-smart, water-secure futures. Together, we can bridge sectors, geographies, and ideas to drive real change!

Stay tuned on NWP’s website and social media channels for updates and registration details.