African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW)

West Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee Meeting
2026-07-02 10:38 (Africa/Lagos)
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) to further strengthen institutional linkages and operational effectiveness with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), River and Lake Basin Organisation (RLBOs), Partners and Sector Stakeholders.

RLBOs Consultative Meeting
2026-07-02 10:38
Meeting for RLBO CEO/ES’ to promote collaboration and achieve common goals related to assuring water security through the exchange of information and knowledge for maximum impact on communities, the environment, and the economy.

United Nations (UN) Civil Society Conference
2026-07-02 10:38
An event that offers civil society organisations the opportunity to present their concerns from a global perspective, for better engagement with the United Nations system.

10th World Water Forum
2026-07-02 10:38
The World Water Forum is the largest international gathering in the water sector involving various stakeholders, which has been co-hosted by the World Water Council and a host city. The Forum is held every three years and has been taking place since 1997.

3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water For Sustainable Development” 2018-2028
2026-07-02 10:38
The overall objective of the Conference is to support the implementation of the goals and targets of the Water Action Decade, review the progress catalyzed by the UN 2023 Water Conference with a specific focus on implementation of the Water Action Agenda and identification of the obstacles and opportunities related to fulfilling the commitments outlined in the Water Action Agenda.

International Exhibition of Water and Sanitation Technologies
2026-07-02 10:38
The International Exhibition of Water and Sanitation Technologies, also known as “IFAT,” is the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management.

Convene ASPG Partner Coordination & Engagement Platform Meetings
2026-07-02 10:38
Meeting with partners the policy coordination and engagement platform supporting the APSG utilisation in countries.

Youth Indaba
2026-07-02 10:38
The Department of Water and Sanitation annually hosts the Youth Water and Sanitation Indaba in commemoration of the 1976 youth uprising. The primary intention is to seek and encourage engagements, technical expertise and knowledge sharing among the youth in the Water and Sanitation Sector. The ultimate objective is to improve institutional governance, performance, job creation, skills development, economic development, social cohesion and, ultimately, the youth contribution to service delivery to their communities.

Water and Sanitation Sector Development Partner (WSSDP) Meeting
2026-07-02 10:38
A platform to broker engagements between constituents: beneficiaries/member states; implementing partners; political leadership (HoSGs, AMCOW Council of Ministers); development partners

Partner Coordination platform (PCP) Meeting
2026-07-02 10:38
The PCP serves as a African Union partner coordination platform for effective collaboration, monitoring, and reporting amongst stakeholders and relevant partners. It also supports resource mobilisation to assure water security, sanitation, and hygiene services provision in Africa.

IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
2026-07-02 10:38
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the global event for water professionals covering the full water cycle. Thought-leaders, decision makers, leading researchers and business representatives from within and outside the water sector will focus on water solutions to shape our water future.

2024 SIWI World Water Week
2026-07-02 10:38
World Water Week 2024 is centered on water cooperation, for peace and security in its broadest sense. The theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, asks us to recognize the regional and global interconnectivity of communities and nations, and underscores the collaborative effort needed to achieve a peaceful and sustainable future.

International Water Resources Association (IWRA) 1st Islands Water Congress
2026-07-02 10:38
A high-level event organised by IWRA for Island States to promote learning, freshwater opportunities, and advance solutions to freshwater challenges.

78th UN General Assembly
2026-07-02 10:38
The Summit of the Future is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments including to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

ESAWAS Africa Regulators Conference
2026-07-02 10:38
The Conference brings together regulatory members of the association to discuss on issues to enhance WSS regulation and improve service provision. Non-regulators such as cooperating partners, utilities, CSOs and other like-minded institutions also participate to discuss issues concerning the regulation of the water and sanitation service delivery.

9th Africa Water Week / 7th Cairo Water Week
2026-07-02 10:38
The 9th Africa Water Week (AWW9) and the 2024 Cairo Water Week are being organized jointly this year. The conference bring together political leaders, governments as well as government agencies, regional institutions, international development partners, the private sector, the scientific community, civil society, and the media to review progress and outline priorities for the continent.
For more information, kindly visit the Africa Water Week Website – https://africawaterweek.amcow-online.org

UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 29)
2026-07-02 10:38
An annual gathering of countries, organizations, and experts aimed at addressing the issue of climate change. The conference is expected to bring together leaders from around the world to discuss progress on mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change and to negotiate new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Partners Retreat
2026-07-02 10:38
Review progress made in the implementation of work programmes in 2024 and identified priorities for collaborative work for 2025. Identify opportunities to rally partners inputs into the development of the Post-2025 Framework

Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit
2026-07-02 10:38
The African Union Commission is organizing the Extraordinary Summit on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The Extraordinary Summit will be hosted by the Government of Uganda.
Expected Outcome
This summit will focus on adopting the 10-Year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan to advance agricultural transformation, food security across the continent, including water security in Africa through the nexus approach.

38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU and 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
2026-07-02 10:38
The 38th African Union (AU) Assembly will focus on “Reparatory Justice and Racial Healing” under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent.” The discussions will center on addressing historical injustices and promoting healing within African communities and the diaspora.
Expected Outcome
To further advocate the AU Summit to announce the theme for 2026. The Summit will note progress made and the roadmap for formulation of the post-2025 AWV&P and action framework.

22nd Africa Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) International Congress and Exhibition
2026-07-02 10:38
The 22nd AfWASA congress will showcase the next practices and innovations to accelerate safe water and sanitation for all, both through research and practice.
Expected Outcome
An AITF meeting will be held on the margins of the congress, and AfWASA will host a technical session to launch the AfWASA YoGI strategy and discuss joint implementation arrangements.

PCP Cluster Group Coordination Meeting
2026-07-02 10:38
The Partners Coordination Planning (PCP) Cluster Group is designed to strengthen coordination and enhance partnership and synergy among water and sanitation stakeholders for the effective implementation of water and sanitation initiatives in Africa.
Expected Outcome
The PCP cluster group meeting aims to prioritise and plan for strategic activities of common interest to both the African Union Commission (AUC) and AMCOW, vis-à-vis the post 2025 Africa water vision and policy framework.

Extra-ordinary session of the Executive Committee of AMCOW
2026-07-02 10:38
Formal handover of the leadership of AMCOW policy organs from March 2025 to March 2027
Expected Outcome
The incoming leadership will thus be endorsed by a decision of the Council at the 14th Ordinary Session of the AMCOW Executive Committee in October 2024.

East Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee (SMC) Meeting for formulation of Post 2025 African Water Vision and Policy
2026-07-02 10:38
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) and Subregional Ministerial Committee for Eastern Africa
Expected Outcome
To sensitise Eastern Africa Members States on the post 2025 African Water Vision/policy formulation roadmap, solicit their input and priorities to inform the post 2025 African Water Vision/Policy, and mobilise them to contribute information for the preparation of the 2025 WASSMO report.

North Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee (SMC) Meeting for formulation of Post 2025 African Water Vision and Policy
2026-07-02 10:38
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) and Subregional Ministerial Committee for Northern Africa.
Expected Outcome
To sensitise Northern Africa Members States on the post 2025 African Water Vision/policy formulation roadmap, solicit their input and priorities to inform the post 2025 African Water Vision/Policy, and mobilise them to contribute information for the preparation of the 2025 WASSMO report.

West Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee (SMC) Meeting for formulation of Post 2025 African Water Vision and Policy
2026-07-02 10:38
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) and Subregional Ministerial Committee for Western Africa.
Expected Outcome
To sensitise Western Africa Members States on the post 2025 African Water Vision/policy formulation roadmap, solicit their input and priorities to inform the post 2025 African Water Vision/Policy, and mobilise them to contribute information for the preparation of the 2025 WASSMO report.

Southern Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee (SMC) Meeting for formulation of Post 2025 African Water Vision and Policy
2026-07-02 10:38
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) and Subregional Ministerial Committee for Southern Africa.
Expected Outcome
To sensitise Southern Africa Members States on the post 2025 African Water Vision/policy formulation roadmap, solicit their input and priorities to inform the post 2025 African Water Vision/Policy, and mobilise them to contribute information for the preparation of the 2025 WASSMO report.

Central Africa Subregional Ministerial Committee (SMC) Meeting for formulation of Post 2025 African Water Vision and Policy
2026-07-02 10:38
AMCOW statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Technical Expert Committee (TEC) and Subregional Ministerial Committee for Central Southern Africa.
Expected Outcome
To sensitise Central Africa Members States on the post 2025 African Water Vision/policy formulation roadmap, solicit their input and priorities to inform the post 2025 African Water Vision/Policy, and mobilise them to contribute information for the preparation of the 2025 WASSMO report.

3rd African Implementation and Partnership Conference (PANAFCON-3)
2026-07-02 10:38
The PANAFCON-3 is a multistakeholder dialogue platform for African Member States and stakeholders towards formulation of the post-2025 AWV and policy.
Expected Outcome

High-level ministerial pronouncement to guide on the conference’s technical outcomes towards finalisation of the post-2025 AWV and policy
Commitment towards a roadmap to ensure the consideration/tabling/approval of the post-2025 AWV and policy at the AU Assembly of 2026.
Plan of action to commemorate AU theme of 2026
Conference report containing outcomes of PANAFCON-3

World Water Week (WWW)
2026-07-02 10:38
World Water Week 2025 will focus on the theme, ‘Water for Climate Action’. The theme recognizes the pivotal role of water in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to build resilience safeguarding ecosystems and communities.
Expected Outcome
Showcase Africa’s progress toward achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025, consider global best practices on water and sanitation, and share innovations, experiences and lessons with the international water community.
