INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION'S
2nd ISLANDS WATER CONGRESS
Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World
9 - 11 DECEMBER 2026 — MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
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INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION'S
2nd ISLANDS WATER CONGRESS
Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World
9 - 11 DECEMBER 2026 — MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
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The International Water Resources Association (IWRA), in partnership with the Water Resources Authority of Jamaica (WRA), is proud to co-host the 2nd Islands Water Congress, taking place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from 9–11 December 2026.
The Islands Water Congress is a leading global forum dedicated to freshwater management in island contexts. Under the theme “Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World,” the Congress convenes policymakers, scientists, practitioners, researchers, and island leaders from across the globe to confront the urgent and interconnected water challenges facing island communities.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 Congress in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, the 2026 edition in Jamaica places island voices and lived experience at the heart of global water discussions. Through dynamic exchanges, cross-sector dialogue, and shared learning, the Congress fosters collaboration across regions and disciplines while transforming knowledge into practical strategies for resilient island futures.
Registration opens shortly.
Yuanyuan Li
IWRA President
Geoffrey Marshall
ISC Co-Chair
Francesco Sindico
ISC Co-Chair
About the Islands Water Congress
The Islands Water Congress is a leading global forum dedicated to freshwater management in island contexts. Under the theme “Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World,” the Congress convenes policymakers, scientists, practitioners, researchers, and island leaders from across the globe to confront the urgent and interconnected water challenges facing island communities.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 Congress in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, the 2026 edition in Jamaica places island voices and lived experience at the heart of global water discussions. Through dynamic exchanges, cross-sector dialogue, and shared learning, the Congress fosters collaboration across regions and disciplines while transforming knowledge into practical strategies for resilient island futures.
Call for Papers Now Open!
Submissions address one or more of the nine Congress sub-themes, including climate resilience, water governance, disaster risk management, circular water systems, financing models, innovation, and the water–energy–food nexus. Contributions from the Caribbean and island contexts worldwide are strongly encouraged.
Key Dates
| 30 April 2026 | Deadline for proposals |
| 15 June 2026 | Deadline for response from proposals |
| 31 August 2026 | Deadline for registration of accepted presenters |
Registration
| 23 March - 30 June 2026 | Early Bird Registration |
| 1 July - 31 Aug 2026 | Regular Registration |
| 1 Sep - 23 Nov 2026 | Late Registration. Online registration ends 23 Nov 2026. |
| 9 - 11 Dec 2026 | On-site Registration of $300 USD per day. (Does not include access to grand gala or welcome reception.) |
Fees
| Registration | Category | Early-bird | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developed Country) | $400 USD | $500 USD | $600 USD |
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developing Country) | $300 USD | $350 USD | $400 USD |
| Full registration | Developed Country | $450 USD | $550 USD | $650 USD |
| Full registration | Developing Country | $350 USD | $400 USD | $450 USD |
| Full registration | Student | $100 USD | $150 USD | $300 USD |
Important Notes
If you are a student, please contact us to receive a special registration price – send an email from your school’s email address to (islands.congress@iwra.org)
Registration Details
Key Dates
| 23 March - 30 June 2026 | Early Bird Registration |
| 1 July - 31 Aug 2026 | Regular Registration |
| 1 Sep - 23 Nov 2026 | Late Registration. Online registration ends 23 Nov 2026. |
| 9 - 11 Dec 2026 | On-site Registration of $300 USD per day. (Does not include access to grand gala or welcome reception.) |
Congress Registration Fees
| Registration | Category | Early-bird | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developed Country) | $400 USD | $500 USD | $600 USD |
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developing Country) | $300 USD | $350 USD | $400 USD |
| Full registration | Developed Country | $450 USD | $550 USD | $650 USD |
| Full registration | Developing Country | $350 USD | $400 USD | $450 USD |
| Full registration | Student | $100 USD | $150 USD | $300 USD |
Important Notes
Sponsorship
Position your organisation at the forefront of water resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable island development. The 2nd Islands Water Congress provides high-level visibility among policymakers, researchers, utilities, development agencies, and regional leaders from island nations worldwide.