Symposium on Transforming Local Water Security: Connecting Research, Action, and Policy

📢 Call for abstract submission !!

On the occasion of Nepal National Water and Weather Week (NNWWW) 2026, the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS), Small Earth Nepal (SEN), Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI), and Nepal Water Conservation Foundation (NWCF)—in collaboration with the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS) are organizing a national symposium titled “Transforming Local Water Security: Connecting Research, Action, and Policy.”

Supported by ACIAR and CSIRO through the Muhan Project, the symposium will engage researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals to critically examine Nepal’s growing water insecurities.

The symposium will serve as a collaborative platform to share evidence, experiences, and innovations that can inform long-term, sustainable solutions for local water security.

Eligibility

• Researchers and academics

• Practitioners and development professionals

• Policymakers and government officials

• Civil society organizations and NGOs

• Early-career researchers and students

• Professionals working on water, climate, governance, agriculture, ecosystems, or related fields

Benefits

• Share research and field experiences on water security and governance

• Engage with interdisciplinary experts across research, policy, and practice

• Contribute to evidence-informed and inclusive water governance discussions

• Learn about nature-based solutions, springshed management, and emerging technologies

• Strengthen connections with national institutions and development actors

• Increase the visibility and policy relevance of their work