Sustainability in Action: New Delhi Welcomes Global Awards on Water Transversality

The Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 is set to take place on March 6–7, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall, Kamla Devi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi. The two-day international event will bring together global leaders, policymakers, international organizations, industry experts, and development practitioners to deliberate on sustainable water governance and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Organized by the India Water Foundation, with institutional support from UN ESCAP, Niti Aayog, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the conclave will highlight the role of ESG transversality in addressing interconnected challenges across water, energy, health, and environment.

The awards segment will recognize outstanding contributions to planetary health diplomacy, ESG-aligned finance, and innovative water-energy-environment solutions. The conclave aims to accelerate global cooperation and provide actionable frameworks for achieving net-zero goals while combating climate risks and greenwashing.

Key Highlights

• Event: Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026
• Dates: March 6–7, 2026
• Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi
• Organizers: India Water Foundation
• Supported by: UN ESCAP, Niti Aayog, Ministry of Environment

Themes:

• Navigating interdependencies of the water-energy-health-environment nexus
• ESG-aligned finance and governance
• Cross-sectoral water transversality for net-zero acceleration
• Greening industry through ESG partnerships
• Global cooperation for planetary health diplomacy

Objective: Foster global dialogue, recognize innovation, and strengthen ESG-driven sustainability frameworks

Sources: The Tribune, Tribune India, ICID Event Calendar