Events
Swedish Water House hosts various types of events focusing on current water issues. We aim to bridge the gap between science, policy, private sector and civil society. Our events are free of charge and open to everyone.
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Below are all our events carried out in English. For an overview of our Swedish events, go to the Swedish events section.
Past events
Climate change impacts access to safe water and food, as well as prevalence of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This makes access to WASH and effective medications key factors for resilience to climate impacts on AMR. These interdependencies are […]
The Closing Plenary will summarize the Week and its achievements. It will present concrete recommendations stemming out from the week, and connect them to other global processes, showing how these recommendations can be taken forward. The Closing Plenary will also […]
? Part 1: 25 August, 15:00 – 16:00 (CEST) ? Part 2: 26 August, 15:00 – 16:00 (CEST) ? Part 3: 27 August, 15:00 – 16:00 (CEST) These scientific seminars will highlight innovations in the water policy and investment can […]
In this interfaith city walk the participants will make virtual visits to different religious places in Stockholm where faith leaders present and demonstrate water rituals and the cultural and spiritual value of water. The aim is to strengthen partnerships between […]
Financial flows shape our world, including the health of our shared water resources. However, financial institutions still undermine efforts to achieve sustainability. SIWI, Swesif and CDP, together with leading financial institutions, will unpack how finance can be leveraged to achieve […]
The 2021 SIWI High Level Panel will gather leaders from the climate, health and food agendas and explore the central role of water in all of these sectors. Progress on the Water Action Decade will be discussed, and how it […]
Water’s role for mitigating climate change is much greater than previously acknowledged. In this event, we show how major mitigation measures either depend on access to freshwater or have implications for water management and availability. To achieve the goals of […]
Forests and water are linked through their multiple functions, including regulation of basin flow, reduction of flooding and droughts, impact on water yield or quality, as well as climate regulation through carbon sequestration and securing of carbon sinks. We will […]
The nexus between forests and water is vital for a multitude of sectors, energy and agriculture. Despite this, capacity development for the improved management of forest and water resources often falls short of its desired impact. This interactive training session […]
The Opening plenary welcomes participants to the most important World Water Week ever. The aim of this year’s Week is to help us change – faster and more profoundly than at any other time in history. World Water Week 2021 […]
The Responsible Antibiotic Manufacturing (RAMP) is a platform to co-create the case for human health, environmental and business for buyers and suppliers of antibiotics. Solutions to minimize emissions through manufacturing waste streams need to be coupled with market incentives and […]
Empowering and integrating youth in building back better is more important than ever. Evidence has shown that involving youth is of vital importance when it comes to resilience and it can be done in different ways and at different levels. […]
