DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 5. The Government
of the Republic of Tajikistan, in partnership with the United
Nations and key international stakeholders, announced that the
Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International
Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028”
will take place in Dushanbe from May 25 to 28, 2026, Trend reports via the press
service of the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As the initiator of the International Decade and co-chair of the
2023 UN Water Conference, Tajikistan continues to advance the
global water agenda. Building on the outcomes of previous Dushanbe
Water Process conferences (2018, 2022, 2024), the 2026 conference
will serve as a key preparatory milestone ahead of the 2026 UN
Water Conference, contributing to progress on Sustainable
Development Goal 6 and other internationally agreed water-related
targets.
The event will bring together heads of state and government,
ministers, UN bodies, international and regional organizations,
financial institutions, academic institutions, civil society
representatives, youth, indigenous peoples, and the private sector
to promote commitments and showcase transformative solutions.
Discussions will focus on maintaining and advancing the momentum
created by the 2023 UN Water Conference, facilitating the
implementation of the Water Action Agenda, and initiating
preparatory dialogues ahead of the 2028 UN Water Conference, which
will also be held in Tajikistan.
Participants will engage in high-level plenary sessions, nine
thematic sessions aligned with the 2026 UN Water Conference
interactive dialogues, pre-conference forums, parallel events, and
an international exhibition. The program also includes a regional
preparatory meeting organized by the UN Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), offering countries in
the Asia-Pacific region an opportunity to coordinate regional
positions and strengthen their collective contribution to the 2026
UN Water Conference.
The Dushanbe conference will provide a unique opportunity for
participants to experience Tajikistan’s rich cultural and
historical heritage, reflecting ancient civilizations and the
legacy of the Silk Road, as well as to observe the country’s
experience in water resource management, including sustainable
water infrastructure and hydropower development.
Key outcomes will be reflected in a Final Declaration,
Co-Chairs’ Summary, and the official Contribution to the 2026 UN
Water Conference.
The Fourth International High-Level Conference on the
International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development,
2018–2028” is set to become a global platform for strengthening
partnerships, promoting innovation, mobilizing finance, and
accelerating concrete actions to achieve sustainable, inclusive,
and climate-resilient water development worldwide.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News
Agency's WhatsApp channel
