Become a member
Be a member, what does it mean ?
A worldwide network
Members
Our members represent over 241 organizations in more than 50 countries across 5 continents.
Their organizations are classified into five different colleges: Intergovernmental institutions (college 1), Government and Government promoted organizations (College 2), Commercial organizations (College 3), Civil society organizations (college 4), Professional and academic organizations (college 5).
Our members help build the World Water Council’s strategy and shape its programs by taking an active part in its various working bodies.
Our members elect the Board of Governors.
Board of Governors of the World Water Council
Our Board of Governors is represented by 36 member organizations that are proportionally distributed across the World Water Council’s five colleges.
Our Board of Governors oversees the World Water Council general operations, missions and values and guides its activities. Governors ensure proper use of budgets and appropriate implementation of programs.
The Board of Governors elects the President.
Bureau of the World Water Council]
Our President will choose his Bureau members which include his Vice-President and four Board members.
Our Bureau is responsible for assisting our Board of Governors in preparing, implementing and executing the World Water Council’s strategy which was voted during our General Assembly.
Rights and benefits
All our members enjoy the same rights and benefits.
Network with influential organizations
Influence water policies
Provide inputs in collaborative multi-stakeholder
Promote your activities
Participate in different events
Discount on forums registration fees
Membership fees
Membership to the World Water Council is subject to the payment of its annual membership fees.
Fees are calculated:
- On the amount of your GDP if your organisation is in college 2
- On the amount of your annual budget if your organization is in other colleges
This enable all types of organizations to become a member of the World Water Council and ensure that all voices are heard.
| Annual budget | <€1,000,000 | >€1,000,000 <€5,000,000 | >€5,000,000 <€20,000,000 | >€20,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College 1 Intergovernmental institutions | € 340 | € 1,017 | € 1,356 | € 2,260 |
| College 4 Civil society organizations | € 340 | € 1,017 | € 1,356 | € 2,260 |
| College 5 Professional and academic organizations | € 340 | € 1,017 | € 1,356 | € 2,260 |
| College 3 Commercial organizations | € 848 | € 1,130 | € 2,260 | € 3,390 |
| GDP per capita | <€700 | >€700 <€3,500 | >€3,500 <€10,000 | >€10,000 |
| College 2 Government and government promoted organizations | € 678 | € 1,017 | € 1,695 | € 2,260 |
Membership Solidarity Funds
The Membership Solidarity Fund was established in January 2004.
It aims to provide organizations which have limited financial means an opportunity to be or to remain members of the World Water Council.
The subsidies granted can reach up to 50% discount on the total amount of the membership fees for the year.
Eligible applicants must duly complete and sign the application form in order to justify their request. The Bureau allocates the subsidies based on the type and origin of applicants, their motivation and their availability of funds