Announcements
Official notices from the Co-Hosts about the Conference.
A wrap on the 81st UN General Assembly 🇺🇳
We just concluded a high-level week at the 81st UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week, laying the groundwork for the push to the 2026 UN Water Conference - just 71 days away!
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Feeling inspired? Join us in December! 🇦🇪
With UNGA behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to planning for the fall - have you registered yet to join us at the Oasis at the 2026 UN Water Conference?
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How our youth are shaping the future 🧑🎓
It was great to be back in the classroom with students at NYU Abu Dhabi’s flagship location in New York. HE Balalaa joined university students for a thoughtful dialogue on the future of water, energy, and sustainability, alongside Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, the Chief Brand and Strategic Initiatives Officer a
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Sports as a driver for global solutions 🌍
The 2026 UN Water Conference hosted an intimate roundtable at Goals House in New York, where leaders across professional sports, cultural institutions, policymakers, and development, were eager to explore how sports and culture can help shape the future of water.
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UAE @ UNHQ 🇺🇳
In the final push this fall to build momentum for the Conference, the UAE convened for a high-level session at UN Headquarters in New York.
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Water security is an economic opportunity 💡
On the sidelines of a busy week in New York, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on water security with HE Balalaa, Chuck Chaitovitz, the Chamber’s Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, and US and UAE private sector and public sector stakeholders.
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Live from New York and UNGA81 🇺🇳
Welcome to a special edition of The Thread from New York Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly!
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Navigating the AI–water–energy nexus ⚡️
Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, HE Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, hosted a timely conversation at Goals House on the A…
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The conversation continues 👇
We are only half-way through the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. Follow along on our X and Instagram Stories for upcoming convenings and special events.
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