Political Process
Aligns water on political agendas across multiple leadership tracks.
Forum Processes
Understanding how the 11th World Water Forum structures global collaboration through three interconnected processes
Three processes—one integrated framework
Forum Processes
Understanding how the 11th World Water Forum structures global collaboration through three interconnected processes
Thematic Process
Organizes global knowledge into 6 Themes and 30 Topics.
Regional Process
Channels region-specific priorities into the overall program.
Intersectoral Collaboration Program
Platform for economic sectors collaboration to showcase sustainable water use across and within the sector.
Youth Program
Platform that embeds youth perspectives across Processes, enabling young water leaders to shape and contribute to Forum outcomes.
One Framework: Three Engines, Two Enablers
Thematic provides the knowledge backbone, Regional grounds priorities in place, and Political aligns agendas and commitments. Youth and Intersectoral Programs strengthen these processes by integrating youth perspectives and connecting water with key economic sectors, together enabling coherent, actionable outcomes.
Thematic Process
Knowledge backbone
Regional Process
Grounded priorities
Political Process
Aligned agendas
Youth Program
Youth participation and leadership
Intersectoral Collaboration Program
Water–economy collaboration
Process Leadership & Governance
Each process is steered by a dedicated commission jointly led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Water Council. The Thematic Commission curates Themes and Topics; the Regional Commission coordinates the four Forum regions; and the Political Process Commission convenes ministerial, parliamentarian, local & regional authorities, and basin & watershed authorities segments.
Thematic Commission
Co-Chairs: KSA & WWC
Regional Commission
Co-Chairs: KSA & WWC
Political Process Commission
Co-Chairs: KSA & WWC
Dive Deeper—Forum Knowledge Hub
Explore regional reports, thematic briefs, political track updates, publications and multimedia.