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Join the FIU Institute of Environment and its partners, Organization of American States (OAS) andUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), at the International Water Security Conference: Addressing Emergent Water Quality Threats, May 20–21, 2026, in Washington, D.C., organized by the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Water Security at the FIU Institute of Environment.
Water quality is vital for water security but is threatened by pollutants from industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and urban waste. Global challenges affecting water quality that will be discussed include population growth, urban expansion, and decaying infrastructure. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C., as we jointly explore sustainable solutions to these critical issues.
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- Thematic & Meeting Agenda
- Speakers, Moderators & Rapporteurs
- Conference Committee
- Partner Organizations
- Water quality in lakes and reservoirs: Impacts of algal blooms and aquatic plants
- Novel approaches to monitoring water quality: Addressing data gaps
- Water quality in the ocean–land transition zone: Impacts of saltwater intrusion, tsunamis, extreme storms, and sea-level rise
- Water quality: A perspective from the wider water sector
- Water quality for nature
- Detection, source, fate, and transport of pollutants of emerging concern
- Water quality industry: Addressing water quality through innovative private-sector technologies
Special Sessions
- Links between floods and droughts and water quality
- Cybersecurity and AI applied to managing and protecting water quality
Side Event
- Unlocking the Power of Football and FIFA Legacy for Sustainability