2026 UN Water Conference side event

A Global Commitment to Protecting Children’s Health: Preventing Lead Exposure from Drinking Water

Coming soon

Global Lead-Free Water is convening a side event at the 2026 United Nations Water Conference on preventing lead exposure from drinking water, and what it will take to protect children’s health at scale.

Speakers, the full program and how to attend are being confirmed. This page will carry them as soon as they are set.

2026 UN Water Conference

December 8-10, 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The UN Water Conference is convened by the United Nations to accelerate progress on water. The 2026 conference is co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal in Abu Dhabi.

The conference brings together world leaders, policymakers, practitioners, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders to enhance cooperation, draw investment and inspire innovation toward a more water-secure future.

There will be six interactive dialogues and multiple side events to help facilitate learning, growth and cooperation. Visit the conference site to learn more and sign up.

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