For three decades, UNU-INWEH has contributed scientific knowledge and practical guidance to inform decision-making at local, national, regional and international levels in addressing water, environmental and health challenges. This banquet also offers an opportunity to recognize Canada's enduring commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, scientific excellence, and the values embodied by the United Nations.
The event will bring together distinguished representatives from the United Nations system, federal, provincial, and municipal governments, diplomatic missions, Indigenous leadership, academic institutions, civil society organizations, private-sector partners, and international stakeholders.
The programme will include remarks by the Guest of Honour, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Rector of the United Nations University, alongside Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, Ms. Alexandra Bugailiskis, Chair of UNU-INWEH's International Advisory Committee, and Mr. Reza Pourvaziry, Chair of Urban Economy Forum, Mr. Mitchell Cohen, CEO, Daniels Corporation, and other distinguished guests.
The evening will also feature the official introduction of World Station, an emerging global platform currently being established to support the observation, understanding, and integration of knowledge concerning planetary systems and urban transformation.
Please note that this is an invitation-only event. Participation is limited to invited and confirmed attendees.
Session Agenda
18:00 – 18:30: Welcome
18:30 – 18:45: Three Decades of Impact & Vision for the Future: Keynote address from UNU-INWEH Director
18:45 – 19:30: Research, Partnerships, and Pathways to Impact
19:30 – 20:00: Entertainment & Networking
20:10 – 20:25: Ceremonial Signing of the MoUs
20:25 – 21:00: Evening End
