World Water Council: An International Multi-Stakeholder Platform for a Water Secure World
The World Water Council was established in 1996 in response to increasing concern from the global community about world water issues. Its mission is to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient management and use of water in all its dimensions and on an environmentally sustainable basis. The WWC has been granted special consultative status by UNESCO and ECOSOC. Read more.
WWC News
M. Fauchon meets the Minister of Water from the Palestinian Authority - This Wednesday, Mr. Shaddad Al Attili, Minister for Water from the Palestinian Authority, was received by Loïc Fauchon, President of the World Water Council, to discuss the participation of Palestinian organisations in the 6th World Water Forum, Marseille 2012. It was a highly symbolic visit for the World Water Council, one priority of whose is to facilitate dialogue in regions of the world where water is a permanent source of tension. Read article.
Water for Growth and Development in Africa - The WWC, with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, has written a report on how to use water as a development tool in Africa through a mosaic of investments. This report will be used as a basis for further dialogue between key stakeholders in Africa and abroad, especially during the 6th World Water Forum. Download the report (.pdf 4Mb)
A Brazilian journey - Several ministers, some governors, senators and parliamentarians, countless meetings with NGOs, several mayors, professional organizations, enterprises, journalists, large audiences composed of thousands of people, 22 speeches and a lot of interviews, more than 5,000 kilometers travelled within the country: this was the schedule of the official visit of the World Water Council team in Brazil from 25 September to 2 October 2011. Read the report.
7th World Water Forum 2015 – The World Water Council selected Daegu Gyeongbuk and the Republic of Korea to welcome the 7th World Water Forum in 2015, during its 43rd Board of Governors meeting organised on 14-15 November in Rome at the headquarters of the FAO. The selection followed a rigorous evaluation process for the candidates, closed by a final vote of the Governors. Read article.
Call for Solutions - Overflowing rivers and flash floods in the Mediterranean - On the road to the 6th World Water Forum, the Water Supply Company of Marseille is organizing an International Workshop on “Overflowing Rivers and Flash Floods: Solutions to cope with the Risks”. The aim of the International Workshop is to present concrete and sustainable solutions which contribute to preventing and reducing human as well as material damage caused by floods in the Mediterranean region. Read article and Send your Solutions.
Water & Film Events, Take 3… Action! - The 3rd edition of the International “Water and Film” Events will take place in Marseille during the 6th World Water Forum. At this occasion, the International Secretariat for Water invites all movie directors, producers, water stakeholders, youths… and all citizens who which to express their views on water issues to participate in this competition. Read more...
Kyoto World Water Grand Prize - Call for applications - The WWC and the City of Kyoto invite grassroots organisations from developing countries to submit their candidatures for the 3rd Kyoto World Water Prize. An award of JP¥3,000,000 will be attributed during the 6th World Water Forum to the winning organisation, whose grassroots activities work towards addressing critical water needs of communities and regions. Deadline for applications is 15 August 2011. Read more- Apply for the Prize on the Japan Water Forum website.
Water for Growth and Development in Africa - The WWC, with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, has written a report on how to use water as a development tool in Africa through a mosaic of investments. This report will be used as a basis for further dialogue between key stakeholders in Africa and abroad, especially during the 6th World Water Forum. 
A Brazilian journey - Several ministers, some governors, senators and parliamentarians, countless meetings with NGOs, several mayors, professional organizations, enterprises, journalists, large audiences composed of thousands of people, 22 speeches and a lot of interviews, more than 5,000 kilometers travelled within the country: this was the schedule of the official visit of the World Water Council team in Brazil from 25 September to 2 October 2011. 
7th World Water Forum 2015 – The World Water Council selected Daegu Gyeongbuk and the Republic of Korea to welcome the 7th World Water Forum in 2015, during its 43rd Board of Governors meeting organised on 14-15 November in Rome at the headquarters of the FAO. The selection followed a rigorous evaluation process for the candidates, closed by a final vote of the Governors. 
Call for Solutions - Overflowing rivers and flash floods in the Mediterranean - On the road to the 6th World Water Forum, the Water Supply Company of Marseille is organizing an International Workshop on “Overflowing Rivers and Flash Floods: Solutions to cope with the Risks”. The aim of the International Workshop is to present concrete and sustainable solutions which contribute to preventing and reducing human as well as material damage caused by floods in the Mediterranean region. 
