About IWA

The International Water Association (IWA) is a global network of water professionals, spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all facets of the water cycle. Through IWA, members collaborate to lead the development of effective and sustainable approaches to water resources management, drinking water, wastewater and storm water management in areas throughout the world, creating value and driving the advancement of both the science and the best practice of water management.

The ultimate strength and potential of IWA lies in the professional and geographic diversity of its membership, a "mosaic" of member communities including academic researchers and research centres, utilities, consultants, regulators, industrial water users and water equipment manufactures. IWA members from each of these communities represent the leading edge in their fields of expertise, and together are building new frontiers in global water management through interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.

In this endeavour, IWA and its members are committed to furthering sustainable and holistic resource management and service provision, built on the concept of the complete water cycle. IWA collaborates with The World Bank, The World Health Organisation as well as the main UN agencies (UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO), dealing with water and sanitation on projects of common interest. IWA is a founder member of the World Water Council and is involved in the Global Water Partnership and the Collaborative Council on Water Supply and Sanitation.

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