A special accreditation process is currently underway for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, convened to accelerate implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
Relevant NGOs, civil society organizations, academic institutions, scientific bodies, private sector entities and philanthropic organizations whose work aligns with the objectives of the Conference and who:
- Do NOT hold consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC);
- Were NOT accredited to previous UN Conferences; and
- Did NOT receive special accreditation through the first open call (early 2025);
Must obtain special accreditation in order to participate as observers in both the Conference and its preparatory meeting.
Interested organizations are invited to submit their applications by 31 March 2026 via the official portal below:
https://dgccso.un.org/Event-Details/?evtid=17b679c0-4eed-ef11-9342-000d3a284092&evtname=EVT-01005
This is an important opportunity for organizations engaged in water governance, climate resilience, sanitation, and sustainable resource management to contribute meaningfully to the global SDG 6 agenda.