As the 2030 Agenda enters its final years with SDG 6 still far from fulfilled, Abu Dhabi will host the UN Water Conference in December 2026 — a convergence of governments, civil society, and private actors confronting a foundational truth: billions of people remain without safe water and sanitation, and no other development goal can be fully realized until this one is. Co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal, the gathering is less a celebration of progress than an urgent reckoning with how much remains undone, and a deliberate attempt to convert political will into measurable commitment before time r
2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi to Drive Final Push on Global Water Access Goals
Billions of people worldwide continue to lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation services, and hygiene facilities, affecting health, development, and food security.