{"id":50136,"date":"2026-04-09T15:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/event\/waterproof-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:57:49","slug":"waterproof-2026","status":"publish","type":"wa_events","link":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/event\/waterproof-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproof 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 19 May 2026, the international water sector will come together at Waterproof 2026. This interactive event by Partners for Water focuses entirely on collaboration, innovation and impact in the lead-up to the UN Water Conference 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you work on water, climate or innovation? 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The insights and ideas generated here will be taken directly to the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partners for Water is organising this event and has been connecting governments, businesses, knowledge institutions and NGOs for over 25 years to improve water security worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No long presentations, but an active day in which you actively contribute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive round-table sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with international water professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New insights into climate adaptation and water security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to provide concrete input for the international water agenda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1270\">Who is this for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is relevant if you work within:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government and policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses and finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGOs and civil society organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or if you are a student with an interest in water and climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short: do you work on water, innovation or climate? 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