01-06 September 2013, Stockholm, Sweden – Hosted and organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the World Water Week in Stockholm is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s water issues and related concerns of international development. The 2013 Week – that was held under the theme “Water Cooperation – Building Partnerships” – has attracted over 3,000 participants and collaborating organizations from countries all over the world.

Leaders and experts from the world’s scientific, business, government and civic communities convened in Stockholm to exchange views, experiences and shape joint solutions to global water challenges. Functioning as an open and dynamic platform, the World Water Week enabled participants to build capacity, form partnerships and review implementation, thereby advancing the world’s water, environment, health, livelihood and poverty reduction agendas.