Systems approaches for climate and water management

Just Water Partnerships are national-level platforms proposed by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water to put social equity at the centre of water investment decisions. They offer a concrete way to connect water and climate action, drive collaboration across water resources management and WASH, and mobilise resources more fairly and effectively with a view to the long-term sustainability of water resources for people and planet. Developed through a diverse and inclusive global consultation, the principles support governments to lead national implementation. This global launch kicks off a collective effort to put the principles into practice at a country level.

This roundtable aims to hear from experts in different sectors working on systems approaches and to give sectoral representatives a platform for discussion with policy and decision makers.

As climate impacts intensify, effective and inclusive water governance is essential for building resilience and accelerating progress on global water–climate goals. This session brings together youth leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners for an intergenerational and multistakeholder dialogue on strengthening water governance systems for climate action. The discussion will explore how youth can move from participation to influence, and how shared governance approaches can drive transformation ahead of the UN Water Conference 2026